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.
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.
Nerlens Noel (sprained left ankle) ruled out for Monday
Nerlens Noel's sprained left ankle will keep him sidelined on Monday night.
Michael Carter-Williams (shoulder) questionable vs. SAC
Michael Carter-Williams (left AC joint sprain) is questionable for Monday's game with Sacramento.
Marvin Bagley (left foot) officially questionable for Monday
Marvin Bagley (left foot soreness) is officially questionable for Monday's game.
Nemanja Bjelica (right ankle sprain) probable for Monday
Nemanja Bjelica (right ankle sprain) is probable to play on Monday.
Dante Exum (illness) questionable vs. Lakers
Dante Exum (illness) is questionable for Monday's game against the Lakers.
Pascal Siakam (groin) returns with 15 points in 30 minutes
Pascal Siakam (groin) returned from an 11-game absence in Sunday's 104-105 loss to the Spurs and posted 15 points (6-of-17 FG), five rebounds, four assists and two 3-pointers in 30 minutes.
Kyle Lowry delivers season-high 15 dimes vs. Spurs
Kyle Lowry dished a season-best 15 assists in Sunday's loss to the Spurs, adding 16 points, two steals and four 3-pointers.
Norman Powell (left shoulder) scores 20 points in return
Norman Powell (left shoulder subluxation) returned to the lineup on Sunday and was able to put up 20 points on 8-of-14 shooting to go with three rebounds, four assists, a steal and three 3-pointers.