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.
Jimmy Butler (personal) out on Saturday
Jimmy Butler (personal) won't play on Saturday.
Victor Oladipo (sore back) doubtful for Sunday
Victor Oladipo (sore back) is doubtful to play on Sunday against the Raptors.
Willie Cauley-Stein (personal) will not play on Saturday
Willie Cauley-Stein (personal) will not be with the Mavs on Saturday when they take on the Hawks.
Alfonzo McKinnie (foot) will not play on Saturday
Alfonzo McKinnie (left foot plantar fasciitis) will not play on Saturday against the Heat.
Adam Mokoka called up by Bulls
Adam Mokoka has been called up by the Bulls ahead of Saturday's game against the Suns.
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope leads the Lakers in bench minutes on Friday
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope labored his way to 12 points (4-for-12 shooting), five rebounds, one triple, one assist and one steal in Friday's win over the Grizzlies.
Shams: Lakers the frontrunners for Markieff Morris, Raptors also interested
Shams Charania is reporting that the Lakers have emerged as the frontrunners to sign Markieff Morris, while the Raptors have also expressed interest.
Shams: Markieff Morris will be bought out by Pistons
Markieff Morris has greed to a contract buyout with the Pistons, per Shams Charania.
Otto Porter, Wendell Carter Jr. participate in 3-on-3 at practice
Otto Porter (left foot fracture), Wendell Carter Jr. (right ankle sprain) and Denzel Valentine (left hamstring tightness) were able to participate in 3-on-3 at Friday's practice.
Chandler Hutchison gets cortisone shot for shoulder
Chandler Hutchison received a cortisone shot in his injured right shoulder.
Luke Kornet suffers ankle sprain at practice
Luke Kornet sprained his left ankle at Friday's practice.
Ben Simmons (back) probable for Saturday vs. Bucks
Ben Simmons (back) is probable to face the Bucks on Saturday.
Kenrich Williams (back) still out
Kenrich Williams (back soreness) received an injection to help with pain an inflammation and will be re-evaluated in a week.
Jaylen Nowell (illness) ruled out on Friday
Jaylen Nowell (illness) will not play on Friday against the Celtics.
Wayne Ellington (right ankle) good to go on Friday
Wayne Ellington (strained right ankle) is available for Friday's game.