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.
Report: Knicks not planning to trade Marcus Morris
The Knicks have no plans to trade Marcus Morris, according to Vincent Goodwill of Yahoo Sports.
Hassan Whiteside (illness) officially questionable vs. MIN
Hassan Whiteside (illness) is officially questionable for Thursday's game.
Romeo Langford (illness) out on Thursday
Romeo Langford (illness) will not play on Thursday.
Domantas Sabonis (sore left knee) listed questionable for Friday
Domantas Sabonis (sore left knee) is being listed as questionable for Friday's game.
Eric Gordon (right knee soreness) questionable for Thursday
Eric Gordon (right knee soreness) is questionable for Thursday's game.
Kristaps Porzingis (right knee soreness) out for at least two more games
Kristaps Porzingis (right knee soreness) will miss at least two more games, with his next chance to play coming Tuesday against the Warriors.
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.