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.
Aaron Gordon (hamstring) out for Game 1
Aaron Gordon (strained left hamstring) will not play on Tuesday in Game 1 against the Bucks.
Lakers to start Danny Green and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope on Tuesday
The Lakers are expected to start Danny Green and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope in Game 1 against the Blazers on Tuesday.
Thunder plan to defend James Harden with ‘a team effort’
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander believes that guarding James Harden does not allow a defender to solely zero in on his man, and therefore, an expanded focus from the entire squad will be required.
KZ Okpala (personal) and Gabe Vincent (shoulder) out for Game 1
The Heat will be without KZ Okpala and Gabe Vincent for Game 1 against the Pacers on Tuesday.
Abdel Nader (neck) not on the injury report
Abdel Nader has been removed from the official NBA injury report and is probable to play in Tuesday’s game against the Rockets.
Monday’s Daily Dish: Quick History
The playoffs are back, baby with an awesome four-game slate getting us right into the action.
Terrence Ross (illness) and Evan Fournier (illness) not on injury report for Tuesday
Neither Terrence Ross (illness) nor Evan Fournier (illness) is on the injury report ahead of Tuesday's Game 1 against the Bucks.
Michael Porter Jr. will start at SF in Game 1 on Monday
As expected, Michael Porter Jr. will be in the starting lineup for Monday's Game 1 against the Jazz.
Justin Wright-Foreman (personal) out for Game 1
Justin Wright-Foreman is not with the Jazz and will not be available to play in Monday's Game 1.
Romeo Langford (right wrist) officially questionable vs. PHI
Romeo Langford (right wrist ligaments) is questionable to play on Monday.
Vincent Poirier (left groin) probable for Monday
Vincent Poirier (left groin strain) is questionable to play in Monday's Game 1 against the Sixers.
Landry Shamet (left foot sprain) questionable for G1 vs. Mavs
Landry Shamet (left foot sprain) is questionable for Monday's Game 1.
Serge Ibaka (right knee) and OG Anunoby (right knee) not on injury report for Monday
Neither Serge Ibaka (right knee contusion) nor OG Anunoby (right knee soreness) is on the injury report ahead of Monday's Game 1 against the Nets.
Patrick McCaw (left knee), Oshae Brissett (right knee) out for Monday
Patrick McCaw (left knee soreness) and Oshae Brissett (right knee soreness) will not be available for Game 1 on Monday.
Kristaps Porzingis (left heel contusion) probable for Monday vs. Clippers
Kristaps Porzingis (left heel contusion) is officially probable to play in Game 1 on Monday.