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.
Hassan Whiteside (illness) TBD for Thursday
Hassan Whiteside (illness) was unable to participate in Thursday's shootaround and his status for Thursday's game has yet to be determined.
Read MoreJusuf Nurkic spotted on the court at Thursday's shootaround
Though Jusuf Nurkic is expected to remain out until February (at least), he was in uniform and on the court at Thursday's shootaround.
Read MoreCavs sign Alfonzo McKinnie to 10-day deal
The Cavs have signed Alfonzo McKinnie to a 10-day contract.
Read MoreCavs expected to sign Tyler Cook to 10-day deal
The Cavs are expected to sign Tyler Cook to a 10-day deal.
Read MoreReport: Kevin Porter Jr. expected to miss 4-to-6 weeks
Kevin Porter Jr. (left knee sprain) is expected to miss 4-to-6 weeks, according to a report from Kelsey Russo of The Athletic.
Read MoreThe Nets are doubling down on threes as the losses mount
The Nets are on a seven-game skid, and it looks like they’re sticking with what they know even as the slide continues.
Read MoreAvery Bradley (right ankle sprain) scores 12 points vs. Knicks
Avery Bradley (right ankle sprain) suited up on Tuesday night and racked up 12 points, two triples and a steal in just 24 minutes against the Knicks.
Read MoreReport: Anthony Davis (sacral contusion) expected to miss upcoming road trip
Anthony Davis (sacral contusion) is slated to undergo an MRI on Wednesday and is expected to stay in LA to rehab while the Lakers embark on a two-game road trip, per Dave McMenamin of ESPN.
Read MoreX-rays negative on Anthony Davis' back
X-rays taken on Anthony Davis' back have returned negative after he was forced to leave Tuesday's game, and he has been diagnosed with a sacral contusion.
Read MoreBobby Portis ejected from Tuesday's game
Bobby Portis was ejected from Tuesday's game after earning a Flagrant 2 foul for hitting Kentavious Caldwell-Pope in the head.
Read MoreJa Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. lead comeback charge for Grizzlies
The Grizzlies' bright future was on display in Tuesday's 119-112 comeback win over the Wolves, with Ja Morant posting 25 points (12-for-18 shooting), four rebounds, seven assists and a steal and Jaren Jackson Jr. delivering 21 points (7-of-15 shooting), seven rebounds, a steal, three blocks and four 3-pointers.
Read MoreJae Crowder swipes five steals on Tuesday
Jae Crowder delivered 14 points, eight rebounds, three assists, five steals and a 3-pointer on Tuesday night.
Read MoreDIllon Brooks drops 28 points in comeback win
Dillon Brooks scored 28 points on 11-of-20 shooting in Tuesday's win over the Wolves, adding a steal and two 3-pointers.
Read MoreJonas Valanciunas drops dud in 22 minutes on Tuesday
Jonas Valanciunas only logged 22 minutes in Tuesday's win over the Wolves, finishing with four points, seven rebounds, a steal and a block.
Read MoreJarrett Culver scores career-high 24 points vs. Grizzlies
Jarrett Culver finished Tuesday's loss with a career-high 24 points (8-of-11 FG), five rebounds, two steals and three 3-pointers in 28 minutes.
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