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.
DeAndre' Bembry and Bruno Fernando ruled out vs. PHI
DeAndre' Bembry (right hand neuritis) and Bruno Fernando (left calf strain) have both been ruled out for Thursday.
Patrick McCaw (broken nose) upgraded to probable
Patrick McCaw (broken nose) has been upgraded to probable for Thursday.
Malcolm Miller (neck strain) out for Thursday
Malcolm Miller (neck strain) will not play on Thursday.
Justise Winslow (back) still not doing on-court work
Justise Winslow (back bone bruise) has been doing conditioning and training work but has yet to resume on-court activity.
Ben Simmons (illness) probable vs. Hawks
Ben Simmons (illness) is probable to play on Thursday night.
Mike Scott (right knee soreness) good to go vs. Hawks
Mike Scott (right knee soreness) will play on Thursday against the Hawks.
Enes Kanter (right hip) out vs. GSW but nearing a return
Enes Kanter (right hip bruise) will sit out on Thursday but Brad Stevens said that the big man is nearing a return.
Jayson Tatum (groin) will play under minutes restriction on Thursday
Jayson Tatum (right groin strain) will play on Thursday night but will be on a minutes limit.
Cavs sign Marques Bolden to a 10-day deal
The Cavs have signed Marques Bolden to a 10-day contract.
Al Horford (left knee soreness) will not play on Thursday
Al Horford (left knee soreness) has been ruled out of Thursday's game.
Marvin Bagley has been ruled out of Thursday's game against the Clippers
Marvin Bagley has been ruled out of Thursday's game with left foot soreness.
Thaddeus Young scores 16 with limited counting stats on Wednesday
Thaddeus Young had a mediocre outing on Wednesday, finishing with 16 points (7-11 FG), two rebounds, two assists and a steal.
Without Dwight Powell, Mavs move quickly to shore up center depth
Dwight Powell is a key part of the Dallas offense despite modest numbers. In Willie Cauley-Stein, the Mavs might have a reasonable replacement. They just need to get through to him.
Bruce Brown plays well in loss, scores 17 points in start
Bruce Brown scored 17 points in Saturday's loss to the Nets, chipping in five rebounds, five assists and three three-pointers.