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.
Alfonzo McKinnie (plantar fasciitis) out vs. WAS
Alfonzo McKinnie (left foot plantar fasciitis) will not play on Friday.
Ante Zizic (illness) listed probable for Friday
Ante Zizic (illness) is probable to play on Friday.
Ben Simmons (back tightness) out vs. Nets on Thursday
Ben Simmons (back tightness) will sit out Thursday's game against the Nets.
Marvin Bagley (left foot sprain) will miss at least three more weeks
A foot specialist confirmed that Marvin Bagley aggravated his left foot sprain and the Kings announced that Bagley will be re-evaluated in three weeks.
Mason Plumlee (right foot) will return on Friday
Mason Plumlee (right foot) will be available for Friday's game.
Michael Porter Jr. (right ankle) will play on Friday
Michael Porter Jr. (right ankle) has been cleared to return from a six-game absence on Friday.
Kemba Walker (sore left knee) ruled out for Friday
Kemba Walker (sore left knee) has been ruled out ahead of Friday's game.
Mario Hezonja (left ankle) still out vs. Pelicans
Mario Hezonja (left ankle sprain) will remain sidelined on Friday against the Pelicans.
Nassir Little (left ankle sprain) cleared for Friday
Nassir Little (left ankle sprain) has been cleared to play on Friday.
Karl-Anthony Towns (left wrist) ruled out for Friday
Karl-Anthony Towns (left wrist) will not play on Friday.
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.