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.
Tristan Thompson (left knee) goes through practice on Friday
Tristan Thompson (left knee contusion) was able to get through Friday's practice session.
Bruno Fernando (left shin) will play vs. WAS
Bruno Fernando (left shin soreness) will suit up on Friday night.
Dewayne Dedmon (right elbow) will return on Friday vs. Wizards
Dewayne Dedmon (right elbow pain) has been cleared to return to action on Friday night.
Andre Drummond (left calf) returns to practice on Friday
Andre Drummond (left calf) was able to go through a full practice on Friday.
Trae Young (illness) questionable for Friday
Trae Young (illness) is now questionable to suit up for Friday's game.
Evan Fournier (right UCL sprain) could be out for extended period of time
Evan Fournier (right UCL sprain) will not play on Friday and could be looking at an extended absence.
Serge Ibaka (right knee soreness) upgraded to probable; Marc Gasol out
Serge Ibaka (right knee soreness) has been upgraded to probable for Thursday's contest against the Warriors.
Clint Capela (right heel) will be on minutes restriction if he returns this season
Lloyd Pierce emphasized that if Clint Capela (right heel, plantar fasciitis) returns this season, he'll be playing under a minutes restriction.
Gordon Hayward (right knee contusion) unlikely to play on Friday
Gordon Hayward (right knee contusion) is considered unlikely to play on Friday against the Jazz.
Luka Doncic (left thumb sprain) goes for X-ray after Wednesday's game
Luka Doncic went for X-rays on his sprained left thumb following Wednesday's game that thankfully came back negative.
Luc Mbah a Moute works out for Rockets
According to Kelly Iko of The Athletic, the Rockets worked out Luc Mbah a Moute on Thursday.
Dorian Finney-Smith (hip) day-to-day
Dorian Finney-Smith (hip) is considered day-to-day after leaving Wednesday's game, according to Tim MacMahon.
Bradley Beal posts another big line in another Wizards loss
Bradley Beal finished Wednesday's loss with 29 points, six rebounds, six assists, a steal and four 3-pointers.
Davis Bertans nets 21 points in loss to Blazers
Davis Bertans chimed in with 21 points, four rebounds, three assists, one steal, one block and four threes on Wednesday night.
Mortiz Wagner goes for 9 & 9 in start
Moe Wagner started in place of Thomas Bryant (foot) on Wednesday and chalked up nine points, nine rebounds and two steals in 19 minutes.