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 Lillard (groin) expects to miss 3-4 games
Damian Lillard (right groin strain) was unable to practice on Thursday and said that he expects to miss 3-4 games.
Shams: Kyrie Irving likely to undergo shoulder surgery
Shams Charania is reporting that Kyrie Irving is likely to undergo surgery on his right shoulder that will result in a significant absence.
Shams: Pistons will sign Derrick Walton Jr. to 10-day contract
Derrick Walton Jr. will ink a 10-day deal with the Pistons, per Shams Charania.
Woj: Dragan Bender will sign 10-day deal with Warriors
Dragan Bender will sign a 10-day contract with the Warriors, per Adrian Wojnarowski.
Wayne Ellington (strained right ankle) questionable vs. IND
Wayne Ellington (strained right ankle) is questionable to play on Friday.
Elfrid Payton (sore right ankle) questionable for Friday vs. Pacers
Elfrid Payton (sore right ankle) is questionable ahead of Friday's matchup with the Pacers.
Ben Simmons (back) questionable for Thursday
Ben Simmons (back tightness) will be a game-time decision on Thursday.
Marc Gasol (hamstring) will not play on Friday
Marc Gasol (left hamstring tightness) will be held out of Friday's game and possibly beyond as the Raptors exercise caution.
Kevin Huerter (allergic reaction) probable for Thursday
Kevin Huerter (allergic reaction) is probable for Thursday's game.
Meyers Leonard (left ankle sprain) has no timetable
Meyers Leonard (left ankle sprain) has no timetable for a return to the court.
Tyler Herro (right ankle) has no timetable for return
The Heat announced that Tyler Herro (right ankle soreness) has no timetable for a return.
Kemba Walker gets in light practice on Wednesday
Kemba Walker was limited in Wednesday's practice and Brad Stevens said that the Celtics will continue to manage his workload.
Coby White expected to pick up more starts down the stretch
Bulls beat writer K.C. Johnson is speculating that Coby White will get more starts down the stretch this season.
Rumor: Bulls have 'good chance' at bringing back Kris Dunn
In a recent mailbag, K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports said he believes the Bulls have a "good chance" of bringing back impending RFA Kris Dunn.
Otto Porter expected to opt-in with Bulls for next season
K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago fully expects Otto Porter to exercise his player option and return to the Bulls next season.