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: Celtics want Turner & Oladipo/Warren in Hayward sign-and-trade, Pacers offering Turner & Doug McDermott
Gary Washburn of the Boston Globe reports that there's a big divide in sign-and-trade negotiations between the Celtics and Pacers, with Boston asking for Myles Turner and either TJ Warren or Victor Oladipo in exchange for Gordon Hayward and the Pacers countering with Turner and Doug McDermott.
Read MoreReport: Derrick Favors expected to meet with Pelicans and Jazz when free agency opens
Derrick Favors is expected to have contact with the Pelicans and Jazz when free agency begins, per The Athletic's Tony Jones.
Read MoreRumor: Kings have potential interest in Hassan Whiteside
The Kings may have interest in signing Hassan Whiteside, as first reported on The Jump by Brian Windhorst and backed up by NBC Sports' James Ham.
Read MoreReport: D.J. Augustin drawing interest from Bucks and Suns
D.J. Augustin is drawing interest from the Bucks and Suns in free agency, per Roy Parry of the Orlando Sentinel.
Read MoreShams: Gordon Hayward 'fully focused' on signing deal with Pacers
Shams Charania reports that Gordon Hayward's preferred destination is the Pacers and that he's "fully focused" on signing a deal with Indiana.
Read MoreReport: Mutual interest between Kent Bazemore and Kings
There's mutual interest between the Kings and Kent Bazemore, per Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.
Read MoreJared Dudley, Lakers have mutual interest in new deal
The Lakers and Jared Dudley have mutual interest in a new deal, per HoopsHype.
Read MoreReport: Pelicans have interest in Aron Baynes
According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, the Pelicans are expected to have interest in Aron Baynes.
Read MoreReport: Lakers 'first in line' to meet with Dwight Howard, Avery Bradley
The Lakers will be first in line to speak with Dwight Howard and Avery Bradley in free agency, per Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.
Read MoreReport: Hornets will make push to land Gordon Hayward
Michael Scotto of HoopsHype reports that the Hornets are expected to make a play for Gordon Hayward.
Read MoreRumor: Bogdan Bogdanovic expected to sign offer sheet from Hawks
Emiliano Carchia of Sportando is reporting that Bogdan Bogdanovic is expected to sign an offer sheet with the Hawks when free agency opens.
Read MoreReport: Celtics targeting TJ Warren, Aaron Holiday in sign-and-trade talks with Pacers
Ian Begley of SNY reports that T.J. Warren and Aaron Holiday are top targets of the Celtics in potential sign-and-trade deals for Gordon Hayward, but that the Pacers have been reluctant to include either player.
Read MoreOnyeka Okongwu (left toe fracture) thinks he'll be ready for season opener
Onyeka Okongwu's left toe fracture is healing well and the rookie believes he'll be ready to start the season.
Read MoreVince Carter: Hawks confident they can land two of Gallinari, Rondo, Bogdanovic and Joe Harris
Appearing on The Jump on Friday, Vince Carter said that the Hawks are confident they can end up with at least two of Danilo Gallinari, Rajon Rondo, Bogdan Bogdanovic and Joe Harris in free agency.
Read MoreReport: Wizards to meet with Davis Bertans at 6 PM EST
The Wizards will open free agency by meeting with Davis Bertans right at 6 PM EST, per Chris Miller of NBC Sports.
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