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.
Pickups of the Night: Friday, August 7
There were lots of surprise performances on Friday, but which ones were legit? Let’s figure it out.
Read MoreJuwan Morgan (knee) heads to locker room on Friday vs. Spurs
Juwan Morgan injured his knee while coming down with a rebound in the fourth quarter of Friday's contest with the Spurs and headed to the locker room.
Read MorePatrick McCaw (left knee) leaves the bubble
Patrick McCaw has left the bubble to seek treatment for a benign mass in his left knee.
Read MoreKyle Kuzma, Quinn Cook starting vs. Rockets on Thursday
Kyle Kuzma and Quinn Cook will join Anthony Davis, Danny Green and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope in the starting lineup for Thursday's matchup with the Rockets.
Read MoreAlex Caruso (neck) ruled out vs. Rockets
Alex Caruso (neck) will not play on Thursday against the Rockets.
Read MoreKentavious Caldwell-Pope (rib contusion) starting vs. Rockets
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (right rib contusion) will be in the starting lineup on Thursday night.
Read MoreAnthony Davis (sprained right ankle) will play on Thursday
Anthony Davis (sprained right ankle) is in the starting five for Thursday's game with the Rockets.
Read MoreJoe Ingles the lone starter available Friday vs. Spurs
The Jazz will be without Donovan Mitchell (left lower leg peroneal strain), Mike Conley (right knee soreness), Royce O'Neale (right calf soreness) and Rudy Gobert (rest) for the first half of a back-to-back on Friday vs. the Spurs, so Joe Ingles is the only starter who is available.
Read MoreGary Harris (hip) out Thursday
Gary Harris will sit Thursday's game with a hip injury.
Read MoreJamal Murray (hamstring) questionable Thursday vs. Blazers
Jamal Murray is questionable on Thursday with a sore left hamstring.
Read MorePaul Millsap (rest) out on Thursday vs. POR
Paul Millsap (rest) will sit Thursday's game against the Blazers.
Read MoreAron Baynes ruled out for Thursday with right knee contusion
Aron Baynes will remain sidelined for Thursday's game, except the Suns are saying he has a right knee contusion rather than the usual "re-conditioning."
Read MoreGoran Dragić (left ankle) officially questionable Thursday vs. Bucks
Goran Dragić (left ankle sprain) is currently questionable for Thursday's contest with the Bucks.
Read MoreReport: Rajon Rondo (fractured thumb) returning to Florida to continue injury rehab
Frank Vogel said that Rajon Rondo (thumb fracture) will travel to Florida on Wednesday and spend some time outside the bubble before coming in and quarantining.
Read MoreJusuf Nurkic drops 18 & 19 with three swats vs. Rockets
Jusuf Nurkic was great in Tuesday's 110-102 win over the Rockets, scoring 18 points while corralling 19 points, three assists, a steal and three more blocks.
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