Mike Passador

Mike graduated from Boston University's Dual Degree Program with a BA in Economics and a BS in Business with Concentrations in Marketing and Operations Management. He is a faithful supporter of Toronto sports and the Detroit Lions and is always ready to be let down. Tweet to him @Mike_Pandador, but if you badmouth Jose Calderon you might get blocked.

Blake Griffin (left knee) has been doing on-court work since May

By Mike Passador / June 11, 2020

Blake Griffin (left knee) has yet to hit 100% activity but has been doing on-court work since May and feels like he's ready for full intensity workouts.

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NBA now targeting July 30 for restart date

By Mike Passador / June 11, 2020

Adrian Wojnarowski reports that the NBA has bumped up its planned restart date to July 30.

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LaMarcus Aldridge out for rest of season after shoulder surgery

By Mike Passador / June 8, 2020

LaMarcus Aldridge underwent shoulder surgery in late April that will end his 2019-20 season.

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Malik Monk (suspension) reinstated by NBA

By Mike Passador / June 8, 2020

Malik Monk, who was suspended indefinitely for violating the NBA's anti-drug program back in February, was reinstated during the hiatus.

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Injured Spurs should be 'good to go' for season restart

By Mike Passador / June 5, 2020

The Spurs were dealing with injuries to LaMarcus Aldridge, Dejounte Murray, Jakob Poeltl and Lonnie Walker IV before the season was halted, but all four are expected to be "good to go" when the NBA resumes action.

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Darius Bazley (right knee bone bruise) fully healthy

By Mike Passador / June 5, 2020

Darius Bazley has recovered from a right knee bone bruise that he suffered in February.

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Andre Roberson may be ready to return

By Mike Passador / June 5, 2020

Andre Roberson (left knee) may be able to play in the NBA's eight-game regular season, per The Athletic's Erik Horne.

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Jonathan Isaac (knee) has been running on low-impact treadmill

By Mike Passador / June 5, 2020

Jonathan Isaac (left knee) has been running on a low-impact treadmill for about two weeks now.

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Evan Fournier (right UCL sprain) is fully recovered

By Mike Passador / June 5, 2020

Evan Fournier (right UCL sprain) is fully recovered.

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Kevin Durant (Achilles) again ruled out for rest of season

By Mike Passador / June 5, 2020

Kevin Durant (Achilles) will not return to the court this season, per Anthony Puccio.

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Board of Governors approves 22-team format to restart NBA season

By Mike Passador / June 4, 2020

The Board of Governors has approved the NBA's 22-team format to restart the 2019-20 season.

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Woj: Pelicans, Blazers, Suns, Kings, Spurs and Wizards will play when NBA returns

By Mike Passador / June 3, 2020

Adrian Wojnarowski is reporting that the Pelicans, Blazers, Suns, Kings, Spurs and Wizards will be the six non-playoff teams resuming action when the NBA restarts.

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Report: NBA will have eight-game regular season upon return, could have play-in tournament for final playoff spots

By Mike Passador / June 3, 2020

Adrian Wojnarowski is reporting that the NBA will have an eight-game regular season for the purposes of playoff seeding upon its return while Shams Charania reports that there will be a play-in tournament for the eighth seed.

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Warriors open their practice facility

By Mike Passador / June 2, 2020

The Warriors opened their practice facility on Monday, per Anthony Slater of The Athletic.

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Report: July 31 a target date for NBA's return, league discusses four competition scenarios

By Mike Passador / May 29, 2020

On a call with the Board of Governors on Friday, Adam Silver and the league office confirmed July 31 as a target date for the resumption of the NBA season, according to a report from Shams Charania.

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