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.
Kyrie Irving (shoulder) to play 5-on-5 on Friday, hopes to be re-evaluated next week
Kyrie Irving (right shoulder impingement) revealed that he's been able to go through contact work and 5-on-5 play, and that he'll play again tomorrow and hopes to be re-evaluated next week.
Karl-Anthony Towns (left knee sprain) will be a game-time decision vs. Blazers
Karl-Anthony Towns (left knee sprain) will be a game-time decision on Thursday.
Pacers hopeful that Malcolm Brogdon (back) can return on Friday
Nate McMillan hopes that Malcolm Brogdon (lower back soreness) will return to action on Friday.
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.
Jusuf 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.
Cavs sign Alfonzo McKinnie to 10-day deal
The Cavs have signed Alfonzo McKinnie to a 10-day contract.
Cavs expected to sign Tyler Cook to 10-day deal
The Cavs are expected to sign Tyler Cook to a 10-day deal.
Report: 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.
The 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.
Avery 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.
Report: 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.
X-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.
Bobby 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.
Ja 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.
Jae Crowder swipes five steals on Tuesday
Jae Crowder delivered 14 points, eight rebounds, three assists, five steals and a 3-pointer on Tuesday night.