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: 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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2020-21 Draft Guide Review: Sleepers

By Mike Passador / November 9, 2020

We take a look at last year’s sleepers to see how we performed and just how much of an edge HoopBallers got over the competition.

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2020-21 Draft Guide Review: Busts

By Mike Passador / November 9, 2020

What were we right and wrong about when predicting last season’s busts?

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2020-21 Draft Guide Player Profiles: Centers

By Mike Passador / November 9, 2020

Traditional big men are a dying breed in the NBA but fantasy GMs still have love for the pivots, even if they can’t shoot threes.

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2020-21 Draft Guide Player Profiles: Power Forwards

By Mike Passador / November 9, 2020

The role of the power forward continues to evolve in the NBA, with a wide variety of player types opening up flexibility for fantasy.

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2020-21 Draft Guide Player Profiles: Point Guards

By Mike Passador / November 9, 2020

What does the point guard position hold for fantasy GMs?

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2020-21 Draft Guide Player Profiles: Small Forwards

By Mike Passador / November 9, 2020

A star-studded group leaves lots of options for fantasy managers.

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