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.

Final Raptors COVID-19 test returns negative

By Mike Passador / March 14, 2020

Updating a story from Friday night, the final outstanding test for COVID-19 among the Raptors' traveling party has come back negative.

Shams: NBA planning moratorium on transactions, contract changes during hiatus

By Mike Passador / March 13, 2020

Shams Charania reports that the NBA and the players union are planning to enter an agreement on a moratorium during the league's COVID-19 hiatus.

NBA will not fine or suspend Rudy Gobert when season resumes

By Mike Passador / March 13, 2020

Yahoo's Chris Haynes is reporting that the NBA will neither fine nor suspend Rudy Gobert when the league resumes.

Adam Silver: NBA hiatus will be 'most likely, at least 30 days'

By Mike Passador / March 12, 2020

Speaking on TNT on Thursday, commissioner Adam Silver said that the NBA's hiatus would be "most likely, at least 30 days."

Report: NBA season suspended for minimum of 30 days

By Mike Passador / March 12, 2020

The NBA has informed teams that the league will be suspended for 30 days at minimum, per Bruce Arthur of the Toronto Star.

Tuesday’s Daily Dish: Derrick White’s Big Night

By Mike Passador / March 11, 2020

The Spurs brought some sizzle to the table on Tuesday night, featuring a big return, a big breakout and a big man maintaining his production.

Reggie Jackson leads Clippers bench with 16 points on Tuesday

By Mike Passador / March 11, 2020

Reggie Jackson had a solid game vs. the Warriors on Tuesday, maximizing his 19 minutes off the bench with 16 points on 6-of-7 shooting with three triples and four assists.

LaMarcus Aldridge (right shoulder) scores 24 points, adds seven defensive stats in team-high 37 minutes

By Mike Passador / March 10, 2020

LaMarcus Aldridge (sore right shoulder) returned from a six-game absence and led the Spurs to a 119-109 win over the Mavs on Tuesday, scoring a team-high 24 points in a team-high 37 minutes while also adding two rebounds, two assists, three steals, four blocks and a 3-pointer.

Derrick White confirms must-add cred with 14-7-9, two steals and four blocks on Tuesday

By Mike Passador / March 10, 2020

Derrick White was outstanding in Tuesday's home win, registering 14 points, seven rebounds, nine assists, two steals, four blocks and a 3-pointer in 35 minutes of action.

Rudy Gay scores hollow 17 vs. DAL

By Mike Passador / March 10, 2020

Rudy Gay put up 17 points, four rebounds and a 3-pointer in 20 minutes off the bench on Tuesday.

Trey Lyles survives return of LaMarcus Aldridge with 14 & 11, four treys

By Mike Passador / March 10, 2020

Trey Lyles managed to stay productive despite the return of LaMarcus Aldridge on Tuesday, netting himself 14 points, 11 rebounds, a steal, a block and four 3-pointers in 32 minutes.

Marco Belinelli chips in 16 points on Tuesday

By Mike Passador / March 10, 2020

Marco Belinelli returned from a three-game absence (illness) on Tuesday and connected on 6-of-8 from the field and four 3-pointers on his way to 16 points.

Luka Doncic puts up 38-7-8 with six triples in loss to Spurs

By Mike Passador / March 10, 2020

Luka Doncic was outstanding yet again on Tuesday night, cooking up 38 points on 13-of-26 shooting, seven rebounds, eight assists, two steals and six 3-pointers.

Dorian Finney-Smith returns with 15 points vs. SAS

By Mike Passador / March 10, 2020

Dorian Finney-Smith (hip soreness) returned from a two-game absence on Tuesday night and was good for 15 points, four rebounds, a steal and three 3-pointers.

Courtney Lee starts, does nothing in 22 minutes

By Mike Passador / March 10, 2020

Courtney Lee started on Tuesday night, finishing with two points and two steals in 22 minutes.