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.
Stein: Players may be offered 50-game season if start is pushed to January
Marc Stein is reporting that players may only be offered a 50-game season if they insist on a mid-January start rather than the December 22 start that's being pushed by the owners.
Shams: NBA teams now allowed to have group practices, 5-on-5 scrimmages
The NBA has informed its team that they're now allowed to hold group practices, workouts and scrimmages with up to 10 players.
LaMelo Ball meets with Wolves, slated to interview with other top-four teams
LaMelo Ball has reportedly met with the Wolves and is slated to talk with the Warriors, Hornets and Bulls.
Stein: Free agency could start November 20 if league settles on December 22 start date
Marc Stein is reporting that some NBA teams are expecting free agency to open on November 20 or 21 if the league moves forward with a rumored December 22 start date.
Shams: NBA targeting 72-game season that will start on December 22
Shams Charania is reporting that the NBA is targeting a December 22 start date for a 72-game season.
Report: NBA owners discussing possible Christmas start for next season
The NBA's Board of Governors is meeting on Friday and will discuss a number of things relating to next season, including a possible start on Christmas day.
NBA sets draft date as November 18
Confirming what has long been speculated, the NBA Draft will go down on November 18.
Report: Warriors visit Atlanta for Deni Avdija workout
The Warriors reportedly sent personnel to Atlanta for an in-person viewing of Deni Avdija.
Rumor: Kawhi wants Clippers to court a point guard
Stephen A. Smith is hearing that Kawhi Leonard has "privately clamored" for the Clippers to add a point guard.
Report: Cavs, Hornets and Hawks among teams interested in Derrick Jones Jr.
Derrick Jones Jr., an impending restricted free agent, is expected to receive interest from teams like the Cavs, Hornets and Hawks, among others, per Shams Charania.
Jeff Green expected to draw interest from contenders
Jeff Green is expected to receive interest "from a slew of contending teams" in free agency, per Shams Charania.
Report: Heat want short-term deal with Goran Dragic
Shams Charania is reporting that the Heat would like to sign Goran Dragic to a short-term deal this offseason.
Rumor: Bucks could have free agents Joe Harris and Jae Crowder on their radar
Sharpshooting guard Joe Harris and Heat wing Jae Crowder may be among the free agents the Bucks will target with their mid-level exception this offseason, according to Eric Nehm of The Athletic.
Rumor: Magic interested in Dennis Smith Jr.?
Marc Berman of the New York Post is reporting that the Magic have expressed interest in trading for Dennis Smith Jr.
Rumor: Knicks could trade down in next month’s draft
Marc Berman of the NY Post is reporting that the Knicks are seriously mulling trading back in the draft, unless big man James Wiseman or point guard LaMelo Ball fall back to the eighth spot.