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.
Victor Oladipo no longer on a minutes restriction
Nate McMillan announced that Victor Oladipo is no longer on a minutes restriction.
Nassir Little (syncopal episode) will miss next two weeks
Nassir Little (syncopal episode) will undergo precautionary health monitoring for the next two weeks.
Derrick Jones Jr. (neck) expected to be available for Game 1
Derrick Jones Jr. (neck strain) is expected to be available for Tuesday's playoff opener against the Pacers.
TJ Warren (plantar fasciitis) good to go for Tuesday's Game 1 vs. Heat
Nate McMillan declared everyone healthy ahead of Tuesday's Game 1 with the Heat, meaning TJ Warren (plantar fasciitis) will be available.
Rajon Rondo (thumb fracture) will not play on Tuesday
Rajon Rondo (right thumb fracture) will not be on the active roster for Tuesday's Game 1 against the Blazers.
Oshae Brissett leaves bubble for knee procedure
Oshae Brissett has left the bubble to undergo a procedure that will remove loose bodies from his right knee.
Gordon Hayward (Grade 3 ankle sprain) will miss next four weeks
Gordon Hayward has been diagnosed with a Grade 3 sprain in his right ankle and will miss the next four weeks.
Mike Conley returns to bubble, may be cleared for Game 3 on Friday
Mike Conley returned to the NBA campus on Monday night and there's hope that he'll be through his quarantine in time to play in Friday's Game 3 against the Nuggets.
Steve Clifford hopeful that Aaron Gordon (hamstring) can play in Game 2
Steve Clifford said that the hope is Aaron Gordon (left hamstring strain) will be able to play in Game 2 on Thursday.
Gary Clark will start in Game 1 vs. MKE
Gary Clark will draw into the starting lineup for Tuesday's Game 1 against the Bucks.
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.