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.

2020-21 Draft Guide: Where should we root for rookies to land?

By Mike Passador / November 13, 2020

Rookies tend to make popular fantasy targets, but can we spend draft picks more wisely on relative unknowns?

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Report: Bulls, Knicks and Pistons among candidates to trade up with Warriors for No. 2

By Mike Passador / November 12, 2020

ESPN's Jonathan Givony lists the Bulls, Knicks and Pistons as teams that could potentially trade up with the Warriors for the No. 2 pick in the draft.

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Report: Bucks looking to move on from Eric Bledsoe

By Mike Passador / November 12, 2020

Kevin O'Connor reports that the Bucks are looking to move on from Eric Bledsoe.

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Report: Celtics still trying to move up in lottery, could be targeting Jrue Holiday

By Mike Passador / November 12, 2020

The Celtics, who have reportedly been trying to package their three first-round picks to move up into the lottery, may re-route that higher pick to the Pelicans in a potential Jrue Holiday trade.

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Report: Sixers, Bucks interested in Patty Mills

By Mike Passador / November 12, 2020

Kevin O'Connor of The Ringer is reporting that the Spurs are shopping Patty Mills, with the Sixers and Bucks showing interest.

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Report: Bucks pursuing Robert Covington, PJ Tucker

By Mike Passador / November 12, 2020

The Bucks are pursuing both Robert Covington and PJ Tucker in trade discussions, per Kevin O'Connor of The Ringer.

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Report: Mavs looking for secondary playmaking, 'chasing' Oladipo, Dinwiddie and LaVine

By Mike Passador / November 12, 2020

Kevin O'Connor of The Ringer reports that the Mavs are looking for a secondary playmaker to support Luka Doncic and are "chasing" Victor Oladipo, Spencer Dinwiddie and Zach LaVine.

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Report: Lakers have interest in acquiring DeMar DeRozan

By Mike Passador / November 12, 2020

Kevin O'Connor of The Ringer is hearing that the Lakers have some interest for acquiring DeMar DeRozan in a deal that would send Danny Green and Kyle Kuzma to the Spurs.

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Mike Conley bypasses early termination option

By Mike Passador / November 12, 2020

Mike Conley has chosen not to exercise his early termination option and will earn a $34.5 million salary next season.

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Report: Hornets emerge as suitors for Russell Westbrook

By Mike Passador / November 12, 2020

Shams Charania is reporting that the Hornets have emerged as a suitor for Russell Westbrook following his trade request.

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Report: PJ Tucker 'irate' over contract situation

By Mike Passador / November 12, 2020

In a deep dive on the Rockets' apparent culture issues over at The Athletic, it's been reported that PJ Tucker is "irate" about his contract situation.

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Rumor: Spurs active in trade discussions

By Mike Passador / November 11, 2020

Multiple reporters, including Keith Smith, are hearing that the Spurs are very active in trade discussions.

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Austin Rivers plans to test market

By Mike Passador / November 10, 2020

Austin Rivers has indicated he plans to opt-out of his current contract and test the open market, per USA Today.

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2020-21 Draft Guide: Pre-Draft Fantasy Risks

By Mike Passador / November 10, 2020

Which players might have their fantasy value at stake entering the draft?

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NBA free agency to begin on November 20; signings allowed on November 22

By Mike Passador / November 10, 2020

The NBA and NBPA have agreed to an amended CBA that will have free agency open at 6:00 PM Eastern on November 20, with signings allowed at 12:01 PM on November 22.

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