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.
Rumor: Zion Williamson will make his debut on Thursday
Mitch Lawrence of Sirius XM is hearing that the Pelicans are planning for Zion Williamson (right knee surgery) to make his debut on Thursday against the Jazz.
Brandon Ingram (right knee soreness) questionable for Monday night
Brandon Ingram has been added to Monday's injury report and is questionable to play with right knee soreness.
JJ Redick (left hamstring) ruled out vs. Pistons
JJ Redick (left hamstring) will not play on Monday night.
Jrue Holiday (elbow) likely out on Monday, could return on Thursday
Jrue Holiday (left elbow tricep strain) is more likely to return on Thursday than Monday, per Alvin Gentry.
Vincent Poirier (right pinkie fracture) will play vs. Bulls
Vincent Poirier (right pinkie fracture) is good to go for Monday's game against the Bulls.
Daniel Theis (right knee soreness) ruled out
Daniel Theis (right knee soreness) will not play on Monday night.
Dennis Smith Jr. (oblique) has no timetable for a return
Dennis Smith Jr. (left oblique strain) has no timetable for a return.
Kyrie Irving (shoulder) expects to play in both legs of upcoming back-to-back
Kyrie Irving (shoulder) anticipates playing in both legs of the upcoming Tuesday-Wednesday back-to-back.
Daniel Gafford (left ankle sprain) will start vs. Celtics
Daniel Gafford (left ankle sprain) will start on Monday night.
Russell Westbrook (rest) will sit on Tuesday, play on Wednesday
Russell Westbrook will sit out Tuesday's game against the Grizzlies and play on Wednesday against the Blazers.
Karl-Anthony Towns (illness) ruled out on Monday but return is imminent
Karl-Anthony Towns will miss Monday's game due to illness, but he is expected to return in the near future once he's no longer under the weather.
Clint Capela (heel) and PJ Tucker (shoulder) will play on Tuesday
Clint Capela (right heel contusion) and PJ Tucker (right shoulder) will play on Tuesday.
Daniel Theis (right knee soreness) questionable vs. Bulls
The Celtics are listing Daniel Theis (right knee soreness) as questionable for Monday.
Vincent Poirier (right pinkie) questionable vs. CHI
Vincent Poirier (right pinkie fracture) is questionable to face the Bulls on Monday.
Daniel Gafford (left ankle sprain) probable for Monday
Daniel Gafford (left ankle sprain) is probable for Monday's game.