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.
Donovan Mitchell (left leg) and Royce O'Neale (right calf) available for Saturday vs. DEN
Donovan Mitchell (left leg strain) and Royce O'Neale (right calf soreness) will be back in the lineup on Saturday against the Nuggets.
Emmanuel Mudiay (left knee soreness) ruled out vs. DEN
Emmanuel Mudiay (left knee soreness) will miss Saturday's game with the Nuggets.
Lou Williams, Montrezl Harrell and Dennis Schroder named finalists for 6th Man of the Year
Lou Williams, Montrezl Harrell and Dennis Schroder are the finalists for the 6th Man of the Year award.
Giannis Antetokounmpo, LeBron James and James Harden named MVP finalists
Giannis Antetokounmpo, LeBron James and James Harden have been named finalists for the 2019-20 MVP award.
Royce O'Neale (right calf soreness) probable for Saturday
Royce O'Neale (right calf soreness) is probable to play on Saturday against the Nuggets.
Seth Curry (sore right leg) upgraded to probable for Saturday
Seth Curry (sore right leg) is now probable to play on Saturday.
Woj: Jamal Murray (left hamstring) will play on Saturday
Adrian Wojnarowski is reporting that Jamal Murray (left hamstring tightness) will play on Saturday.
Shams: Ben Simmons to undergo left knee surgery
Ben Simmons will leave the bubble to undergo surgery on his left knee, per Shams Charania.
Hassan Whiteside (hip) ruled out on Saturday
Hassan Whiteside (left hip strain) will not play against the Clippers on Saturday.
Michael Carter-Williams (foot) questionable on Sunday
Michael Carter-Williams (left foot tendon strain) is listed as questionable against the Celtics on Sunday.
Nigel Williams-Goss (ankle) remains out on Saturday
Nigel Williams-Goss (left ankle sprain) will remain out against Nuggets on Saturday.
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.
Juwan 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.
Patrick McCaw (left knee) leaves the bubble
Patrick McCaw has left the bubble to seek treatment for a benign mass in his left knee.