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.
Isaac Bonga grabs first career double-double on Friday
Isaac Bonga collected the first double-double of his career on Friday, tallying 17 points (6-of-9 shooting), 10 rebounds, a steal and two 3-pointers in 29 minutes.
Jordan McRae falls to the floor with an ankle injury
Jordan McRae stepped on another player's foot on Friday and went to the floor while holding his ankle.
Alex Caruso listed probable for Saturday, cleared by concussion tests
Alex Caruso's latest concussion evaluation went positively and he's probable for Saturday's game.
Rajon Rondo (right ring finger fracture) questionable for Saturday
Rajon Rondo (right ring finger fracture) is questionable for Saturday's game.
Anthony Davis (glute) misses practice, questionable for Saturday
Anthony Davis (glute contusion) did not participate in Friday's practice but is questionable for Saturday.
Acquiring Jeff Teague has minimal downside for Hawks
In reuniting with Jeff Teague, the Hawks solved some problems in the present without creating any in the future.
DeAndre Jordan (dislocated finger) will be re-evaluated next week
DeAndre Jordan (dislocated right middle finger) will be re-evaluated next week.
Rudy Gay (rest) will not play on Friday
Rudy Gay (assumed rest/illness) will not play on Friday night.
Steven Adams (right knee contusion) questionable for Friday
Steven Adams (right knee contusion) is questionable to play on Friday.
Mavs list Kristaps Porzingis (right knee) as out for Friday
Kristaps Porzingis (right knee soreness) has been ruled out of Friday's game.
Tyler Herro (left knee bruise) will be a GTD on Friday
Tyler Herro (left knee bruise) was able to participate in Friday's shootaround and will go through pregame warmups to see if he can play against the Thunder.
Justise Winslow (back) out for two more weeks
Justise Winslow (back) will miss the next two weeks and then be re-evaluated.
Shams: Robert Covington market heating up with Rockets, Mavs and Sixers expressing interest
The trade market for Robert Covington is starting to heat up with the Rockets, Mavs and Sixers as known suitors, per Shams Charania.
Report: Wolves ramping up pursuit of D'Angelo Russell
Shams Charania of The Athletic is reporting that the Wolves are intensifying their pursuit of D'Angelo Russell.