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.
Dion Waiters (groin) taken off injury report
Dion Waiters (sore left groin) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Wednesday's Finals opener.
Report: Tyronn Lue, Jeff Van Gundy among Clippers coaching candidates
Jovan Buha of The Athletic is reporting that Tyronn Lue is a candidate in the Clippers' coaching search.
Monday’s Daily Dish: Doc Rivers Departs
There weren’t any games on Monday but that doesn’t mean there wasn’t stuff to talk about.
Gabe Vincent (right knee soreness) out for Game 6
Gabe Vincent (right knee soreness) is not on the active roster for Sunday's Game 6 against the Celtics.
Update: Malik Beasley released from jail, currently no charges filed
Updating a previous story, Shams Charania is reporting that Malik Beasley has been released from jail while Beasley's attorney states that there are no official charges at this time.
Report: Jerami Grant expected to opt out of contract
Mike Singer of the Denver Post has heard that Jerami Grant will decline his player option and opt out of his contract this summer, but has interest in staying with the Nuggets.
Report: Malik Beasley arrested on charges of marijuana possession and concealing stolen property
Shams Charania and Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic are reporting that Malik Beasley has been arrested on charges of marijuana possession and receiving and concealing stolen property.
Alex Caruso (sore right wrist) leads Lakers reserves with 11 points in Game 5 win
Alex Caruso (sore right wrist) was active in Saturday's win over the Nuggets, leading all Laker reserves with 26 minutes, 11 points (5-of-7 shooting), two rebounds, four assists, one steal and one block.
LeBron James explodes for 38-16-10 as Lakers advance to the NBA Finals
LeBron James helped push his Lakers into the NBA Finals on Saturday via a 117-107 Game 5 win over Nuggets, stamping his seal of greatness with a 38-point, 16-rebound, 10-assist triple-double.
Jerami Grant puts up 20 & 9 plus numerous intangibles on Saturday
Jerami Grant filled the stat sheet on Saturday, stepping up for a hobbled Jamal Murray, to produce 20 points (7-of-18 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), nine rebounds, two 3s, one assist, one steal and one block in a team-high 46 minutes.
Rumor: Mavs among teams expected to have interest in Montrezl Harrell
According to Sam Amico of Sports Illustrated, the Mavs are expected to have interest in Montrezl Harrell this offseason, as will the Raptors, Bulls and Knicks.
Nikola Mirotic re-signs with Barcelona
Nikola Mirotic has agreed to a new deal with Barcelona that extends through the 2024-25 season.
Klay Thompson participating in Friday's bubble practice
Klay Thompson has cleared quarantine and is taking part in Friday's bubble practice with his Warriors teammates.
Alex Caruso (wrist) gets 20 minutes in Game 4
Alex Caruso (sore right wrist) played 20 minutes in Thursday's Game 4 victory, notching three points, two assists, a steal, a block and a 3-pointer.
LeBron James (groin), Danny Green (finger) both starting on Thursday
LeBron James (groin soreness) and Danny Green (left finger volar plate injury), both listed as probable, are in the starting lineup for Thursday's Game 4 against the Nuggets.