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.
Saturday’s Daily Dish: Down the Stretch
Plenty happened on the court today, but Ben Simmons’ injury was the news that will have the greatest effect on the NBA’s playoff picture.
Jimmy Butler (right foot) likely to play Monday vs. Pacers
Jimmy Butler (right foot) is likely to play in Monday's game against the Pacers, he said after Heat's loss to the Suns on Saturday.
Alex Caruso (neck) will start on Saturday vs. Pacers
Alex Caruso (neck spasms) will play and start in Saturday's game versus the Pacers, according to Frank Vogel.
Jamal Murray (hamstring) will start in return to lineup on Saturday
Jamal Murray (left hamstring) will start on Saturday, his first game in the bubble.
Ja Morant, Zion Williamson and Kendrick Nunn named ROY finalists
Ja Morant, Zion Williamson and Kendrick Nunn are the finalists for the 2019-20 Rookie of the Year award.
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.