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.
Otto Porter & Lauri Markkanen have restrictions increased to 20-22 minutes
Otto Porter and Lauri Markkanen will be moving up to 20-22 minutes on Friday night, per Jim Boylen.
Tim Hardaway Jr. (illness) listed out for Friday
Tim Hardaway Jr. (illness) will miss Friday's game.
Zach LaVine (left quad strain) out on Friday
Zach LaVine (left quad strain) will not play on Friday.
Ryan Arcidiacono (right Achilles) questionable for Friday
Ryan Arcidiacono (right Achilles soreness) is questionable to play on Friday.
DeAndre' Bembry (abdominal pain) now questionable vs. WAS
DeAndre' Bembry (abdominal pain) has been downgraded to questionable for Friday.
Cam Reddish (back pain) probable for Friday
Cam Reddish (back pain) is officially probable for Friday's game.
Suns hoping that Kelly Oubre (torn right meniscus) can return this season
Suns GM James Jones said that the team is hoping Kelly Oubre (right knee surgery) will be able to return to the court this season.
Darius Garland (left groin strain) not expected to play this weekend
Darius Garland (left groin strain) was unable to participate in practice on Friday and isn't expected to return until next week at the earliest.
Shams: Joel Embiid (left shoulder sprain) hoping to return on Wednesday vs. Pistons
Shams Charania is reporting that Joel Embiid (left shoulder sprain) is hoping to make his return against the Pistons on Wednesday.
Kemba Walker (left knee) will see bump in minutes on Friday
Kemba Walker (left knee) will have his minutes limit increased on Friday night.
Ky Bowman (right ankle sprain) out for another week
Ky Bowman (right ankle sprain) will be re-evaluated next Thursday.
Garrett Temple (left ankle sprain) out vs. Spurs
Garrett Temple (left ankle sprain) will miss his second straight game on Friday.
Deandre Ayton (left ankle sprain) considered day-to-day
Deandre Ayton (left ankle sprain) is considered day-to-day and will be re-evaluated ahead of Friday's game with the Blazers.
Eric Gordon (right knee) ruled out vs. CHA
Eric Gordon (right knee) will not play on Saturday.
Russell Westbrook (rest) will not play on Saturday
Predictably, Russell Westbrook (rest) will sit out Saturday's first leg of a back-to-back set.