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.
Damian Jones (illness) will play vs. Nets
Damian Jones (illness) has been cleared to play on Friday against the Nets.
Kevin Huerter (left adductor) will play on Friday
Kevin Huerter will be able to play through his left adductor injury on Friday.
Noah Vonleh (right ankle sprain) questionable for Friday
Noah Vonleh (right ankle sprain) is questionable to play on Friday.
Ky Bowman (ankle) looking at extended absence
Ky Bowman rolled his ankle in Thursday's game and is expected to miss an extended period of time.
Trae Young (illness) will play on Friday
Trae Young (illness) will be available to play on Friday against the Nets.
Domantas Sabonis picks up yet another double-double in tight win
Domantas Sabonis picked up yet another double-double on the season with 20 points, 11 rebounds and four assists in Thursday's close win over the Blazers.
Dennis Smith Jr. (concussion-like symptoms) will not return to Thursday's game
Dennis Smith Jr. (concussion-like symptoms) will miss the remainder of Thursday's game.
Frank Ntilikina (sore groin) doubtful on Thursday
Frank Ntilikina (sore groin) is doubtful to play on Thursday.
Trae Young (illness) misses Thursday's practice
Trae Young (illness) stayed away from practice on Thursday.
Kevin Huerter dealing with groin injury
Kevin Hurter is dealing with a groin injury, per Lloyd Pierce.
Grizzlies signing Jarrod Uthoff to 10-day deal
The Grizzlies will sign Jarrod Uthoff to a 10-day contract.
Marc Gasol (hamstring) making progress but no timetable for return
Marc Gasol (left hamstring tightness) is making progress in his rehab but has no timetable for a return.
Luke Kornet (ankle sprain, fifth metatarsal fracture) to miss 6-8 weeks
Further testing has revealed a severely sprained left ankle and a fifth metatarsal fracture for Luke Kornet, who will miss 6-8 weeks.
Edmond Sumner (sore left hip) ruled out vs. Blazers
Edmond Sumner (sore left hip) will not play on Thursday against the Blazers.
Victor Oladipo (sore back) will play on Thursday
Victor Oladipo (sore back) will be available to play on Thursday.