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.
Jimmy Butler (shoulder) says he's good to go
Jimmy Butler (left shoulder strain) says he's good to go and that his shoulder is no longer an issue.
Mavs will have Doncic, Hardaway, Finney-Smith and Burke available for Game 6
The Mavs will have their full complement of players available on Sunday, with Luka Doncic (left ankle sprain), Tim Hardaway Jr. (neck strain), Dorian Finney-Smith (hip soreness/strain) and Trey Burke (left ankle sprain) all ready for Game 6 against the Clippers.
Patrick Beverley (left calf) ruled out on Sunday
Patrick Beverley (left calf strain) will remain sidelined for Sunday's Game 6 against the Mavs.
Patrick McCaw (left knee), Oshae Brissett (right knee) back in the bubble
Patrick McCaw (left knee soreness) and Oshae Brissett (right knee soreness) have returned to the bubble.
No minutes limit expected for Kyle Lowry in Sunday's Game 1
Nick Nurse doesn't anticipate any kind of minutes or usage limit for Kyle Lowry, who is returning from a left ankle sprain, on Sunday.
Woj: Gary Harris (right hip) planning to play on Sunday
Gary Harris (right hip strain) is planning to play in Sunday's Game 6 against the Jazz, per Adrian Wojnarowski.
Kyle Lowry (left ankle sprain) available for Game 1
Kyle Lowry (left ankle sprain) will be available to play in Game 1 on Sunday.
Jae Crowder (ankle sprain) practices on Saturday
Jae Crowder (left ankle sprain) was able to practice on Saturday.
Jimmy Butler (shoulder) goes through practice on Saturday
Jimmy Butler (shoulder) was able to practice on Saturday.
Patrick Beverley (left calf) now questionable for Game 6
Patrick Beverley (left calf strain) has been upgraded to questionable for Sunday's Game 6.
Gary Harris (hip) remains questionable for Game 6 on Sunday
Gary Harris (right hip strain) is still listed as questionable ahead of Game 6 on Sunday.
Russell Westbrook (right quad) expected to be on minutes restriction if he plays in Game 5
Russell Westbrook (right quad strain) is expected to be on a minutes restriction in Saturday's Game 5.
NBA games will resume on Saturday
The NBA has announced that the playoffs will resume on Saturday.
Report: Thursday's playoff games postponed
Adrian Wojnarowski is reporting that Thursday's playoff games will be postponed.
Woj: NBA playoffs will resume, possibly as soon as Friday
Adrian Wojnarowski reports that the NBA players have decided to resume the playoffs, with games returning as soon as Friday.