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.

Goga Bitadze (left knee) will play on Friday

By Mike Passador / August 14, 2020

Goga Bitadze (left knee soreness) is available to play on Friday.

Dennis Schroder (personal) available for Friday's game

By Mike Passador / August 14, 2020

Dennis Schroder (personal) is available for Friday's game after initially being listed as out.

Jerami Grant starting for MPJ vs. Raptors

By Mike Passador / August 14, 2020

Jerami Grant will take the place of Michael Porter Jr. (rest) in Friday's starting lineup.

Terence Davis, Matt Thomas, Norman Powell, Rondae Hollis-Jefferson and Marc Gasol starting on Friday

By Mike Passador / August 14, 2020

The Raptors will start Terence Davis, Matt Thomas, Noman Powell, Rondae Hollis-Jefferson and Marc Gasol against the Nuggets on Friday.

Michael Porter Jr. (rest) ruled out on Friday

By Mike Passador / August 14, 2020

Michael Porter Jr. (rest) will not play in Friday's regular season finale.

Goga Bitadze (left knee) questionable for Friday

By Mike Passador / August 14, 2020

Goga Bitadze (left knee soreness) is questionable for Friday's game.

Serge Ibaka (right knee contusion), OG Anunoby (right knee soreness) ruled out on Friday

By Mike Passador / August 14, 2020

The Raptors have ruled Serge Ibaka (right knee contusion) and OG Anunoby (right knee soreness) out on Friday.

Nemanja Bjelica logs career-high 13 dimes in season finale on Thursday

By Mike Passador / August 13, 2020

Nemanja Bjelica nearly had himself a triple-double, finishing with 15 points, eight rebounds and a career-high 13 assists on Thursday.

Shabazz Napier (ankle) remains out on Thursday

By Mike Passador / August 13, 2020

Shabazz Napier (ankle) has been ruled out once again and will miss Thursday's contest against the Celtics.

Michael Carter-Williams (foot) doubtful vs. Nets on Tuesday

By Mike Passador / August 10, 2020

Michael Carter-Williams (left foot) is doubtful to play in Tuesday's game vs. the Nets.

Joel Embiid (ankle) headed to locker room on Sunday

By Mike Passador / August 9, 2020

Joel Embiid appeared to tweak his ankle on Sunday and went back to the locker room.

Kent Bazemore (left calf) will not play on Sunday

By Mike Passador / August 9, 2020

The Kings will be without Kent Bazemore (left calf soreness) on Sunday against the Rockets.

Jimmy Butler (right foot), Goran Dragic (left ankle) officially questionable but expected to play on Monday

By Mike Passador / August 9, 2020

Both Jimmy Butler (right foot soreness) and Goran Dragic (sprained left ankle) are officially questionable to play on Monday, though both are expected to play.

KZ Okpala (personal) ruled out for Monday

By Mike Passador / August 9, 2020

KZ Okpala remains away for personal reasons and won't play on Monday.

Pelicans eliminated despite 31 points, eight threes from J.J. Redick

By Mike Passador / August 9, 2020

J.J. Redick was superb in Sunday's 113-122 loss to the Spurs, shooting 10-of-16 from the field with eight 3-pointers to score 31 points off the bench.