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.
Gordon Hayward (sore foot) ruled out vs. Hawks
Gordon Hayward (foot soreness) will not play on Friday against the Hawks.
De'Andre Hunter (sprained ankle) upgraded to probable
De'Andre Hunter (sprained left ankle) is probable to play on Friday.
Cam Reddish (concussion protocol) ruled out vs. BOS
Cam Reddish (concussion protocol) will not play on Friday.
Alfonzo McKinnie agrees to four-year deal with Cavs
Alfonzo McKinnie has agreed to a four-year, $7.4 million deal with the Cavs.
Kemba Walker (left knee soreness) will play under a minutes restriction on Friday
Kemba Walker (left knee soreness) will return to the lineup on Friday but is going to play under a minutes restriction.
Timberwolves finally get their guy, swap Andrew Wiggins for D’Angelo Russell
The Wolves finally got D’Angelo Russell, and for less than expected, but now Russell and Karl-Anthony Towns need to put the work in to ensure that this doesn’t backfire.
Hawks add Skal Labissiere, Blazers trim tax bill
In one of the trade deadline’s less consequential deals, both the Blazers and Hawks have clear motivations and benefits.
Pistons close the Andre Drummond chapter with disappointing trade
The writing was on the wall for Andre Drummond in Detroit, and yet it feels like the Pistons lost a trade that they had to make.
Cavs take low-risk gamble in surprising Andre Drummond trade
You’d be hard pressed to find anyone that predicted Andre Drummond would end up on the rebuilding Cavs. Leaving Detroit’s specter of mediocrity might help, but there are plenty of questions that will need answering.
Hawks add, waive Derrick Walton Jr. in minor trade with Clippers
The Hawks helped grease the wheels for the Clippers in a minor deadline deal.
Kings roll the dice on Jabari Parker & Alex Len, open up spending space
The Kings wiped away another free agency mistake at minimal cost and now get to roll the dice on a pair of former high picks.
Hawks re-acquire old friend Dewayne Dedmon from Kings
Make it two centers in two days for the Hawks, who are now spending a fair chunk of change on a position that was a significant weakness just 48 hours ago.
Sixers add quality depth in Alec Burks & Glenn Robinson III
The Sixers had clear needs to address on the bench, and managed to do quite well without surrendering much.
Magic bolster forward rotation with James Ennis trade
The Magic made a quiet move to upgrade their forward rotation, which is tidy business even if their playoff odds remain unchanged.
Cam Johnson (quad) & Ty Jerome (calf) upgraded to doubtful Friday vs. Rockets
Cam Johnson (bruised quad) and Ty Jerome (left calf soreness) have both been upgraded to doubtful ahead of Friday's tilt vs. the Rockets.