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Dale Johnson is born and raised in New Jersey. He recently graduated from George Mason University (class of '17) and moved to Northern Virginia. Dale fell in love with basketball in 2003 when his all-time favorite player, Dwyane Wade, was drafted. Ever since then, basketball has been his favorite sport and the Heat has been his go-to NBA team. Other interests include gaming, working out and 80s music. Follow him on twitter (@dmjohnsonnn)
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Kristaps Porzingis Expected To Play Saturday
Dallas Mavericks forward/center Kristaps Porzingis (back) is expected to play Saturday against the Brooklyn Nets. Porzingis is officially listed as questionable, but both he and head coach Rick Carlisle expect Porzingis to return barring any setbacks. The Mavericks are going to need Porzingis back if they want to compete in the loaded West and have... Read More
Fantasy Basketball Category Streamers - Week 10
Week 10 will likely be known as the week of back-to-backs as a total of 21 teams are playing in a back-to-back set this week. Beware of older and/or banged up players who may sit at any point this week. The Memphis Grizzlies surprisingly sat players on Saturday to rest so no team is safe.... Read More
JaMychal Green Questionable To Return Friday
Denver Nuggets forward/center JaMychal Green (shoulder) is questionable to return Friday against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Green was probable coming into the contest with a right shoulder strain, but lasted just one minute before tweaking his left shoulder. Green was seen on the bench with an ice pack wrapped around his shoulder. If Green is out... Read More
Kyle Lowry Ruled Out Against Minnesota
Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (thumb) will not play Friday against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Lowry came down to a game-time decision and head coach Nick Nurse is labeling him as "day-to-day". Nurse even said Lowry could be listed as probable next game after they see him go through his game-day workout. With Lowry out, Fred... Read More
D.J. Augustin Starting Over Bryn Forbes Friday
Milwaukee Bucks guard D.J. Augustin will start Friday night against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Bucks are on a five-game losing streak and need to make some changes while Jrue Holiday (health and safety protocols) is still out. Augustin will push Bryn Forbes to the bench who was serviceable as a three-pointer streamer. Augustin could... Read More
Semi Ojeleye And Javonte Green Coming Off The Bench Friday
Boston Celtics forward Semi Ojeleye and guard Javonte Green will come off the bench Friday against the Atlanta Hawks. Kemba Walker (rest) and Daniel Theis (finger) are back for this game and the Celtics will start their normal, bigger lineup. Ojeleye has been starting for the injured Theis and put up some low-end lines while... Read More
Dillon Brooks Out Against Pistons
Memphis Grizzlies guard Dillon Brooks (thigh) will not play Friday against the Detroit Pistons. Brooks is dealing with some thigh soreness and does not sound like he will be out for long. Regardless, the Grizzlies are getting De'Anthony Melton (shoulder) and Desmond Bane (personal) back so there are a lot of options for Memphis to... Read More
Sekou Doumbouya Available Against Memphis
Detroit Pistons forward Sekou Doumbouya (concussion) is available to play Friday against the Memphis Grizzlies. Doumbouya was getting limited minutes with Detroit before missing the past three games with a concussion. However, Blake Griffin (trade rumors) is now sitting out which could lead to Doumbouya getting extra development. Doumbouya is still behind Jerami Grant and... Read More
De'Anthony Melton Expected To Play Friday
Memphis Grizzlies guard De'Anthony Melton (shoulder) is expected to play Friday against the Detroit Pistons. Melton has missed six straight games with a shoulder strain, but head coach Taylor Jenkins "expects Melton to be available to play" on Friday. That does not exactly confirm his return, but Melton should be in the lineup barring any... Read More
Devonte' Graham Now Doubtful For Saturday
As an update to a previous report, Charlotte Hornets guard Devonte' Graham (knee) is now doubtful to play Saturday against the Golden State Warriors. Graham was questionable and had little hope to play, but this almost seals the deal of Graham missing the game. Malik Monk would be a good streamer for points and threes... Read More
Will Barton Available To Play Friday Night
Denver Nuggets guard/forward Will Barton (personal) is available to play Friday night against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Barton has missed the past three games due to personal reasons and was questionable coming into this contest, but he appears on track to play. Barton could come off the bench or push Michael Porter Jr. out of the... Read More
James Wiseman And Kevon Looney Out For Back-To-Back
Golden State Warriors centers James Wiseman (wrist) and Kevon Looney (ankle) are ruled out for both Friday against the Orlando Magic and Saturday against the Charlotte Hornets. Wiseman has been nearing his return this week and head coach Steve Kerr hinted he could return this weekend, but that will not be the case. As for... Read More
Harry Giles III Remains Out On Saturday
Portland Trail Blazers forward Harry Giles III (calf) will not play Saturday against the Washington Wizards. Giles was diagnosed with a calf strain which has a high chance of reaggravation so the Blazers are likely taking it slow given the amount of injuries they already have. Carmelo Anthony has been the next man up for... Read More
Devonte' Graham Listed As Questionable Saturday
Charlotte Hornets guard Devonte' Graham (knee) is questionable to play Saturday against the Golden State Warriors. Graham left last Saturday's game with the knee injury, but had games postponed so did not actually miss any playing time. However, Graham is in danger of missing this Saturday and would likely cede more minutes to starters Terry... Read More
Draymond Green Expected To Play Friday
Golden State Warriors forward/center Draymond Green (ankle) is expected to play Friday against the Orlando Magic. Green was dealing with a sore right ankle and head coach Steve Kerr expects him to play on Friday, but will likely come down to a game-time decision after testing his ankle early. If Green is unable to go,... Read More
Saddiq Bey Starting Wednesday
Detroit Pistons guard/forward Saddiq Bey will start Wednesday night against the Chicago Bulls. Bey has been confirmed the starter on Wednesday after the team decided to sit Blake Griffin for the near future as they possibly work out either a trade or a buyout for Griffin. Bey was recently named Eastern Conference Player of the... Read More
Kyrie Irving Listed As Probable Against Lakers
Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving (back) is probable to play Thursday against the Los Angeles Lakers. Irving missed the second night of a back-to-back on Monday, but appears on track to play Thursday after dealing with a sore back. Irving's return would push Tyler Johnson back to the bench and take some shot attempts... Read More
Ish Smith Out 6-8 Weeks
Washington Wizards guard Ish Smith (quadriceps) will be out for the next six to eight weeks with a quadriceps injury. The injury firmly cements Raul Neto in the backup point-guard role, and the Wizards will likely also use Bradley Beal as the primary ball-handler more often. Neto would be a great streamer whenever Russell Westbrook sits,... Read More
Kevin Durant Out Again Thursday
Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant (hamstring) will miss his third straight game Thursday against the Los Angeles Lakers. Durant is dealing with a mild hamstring strain and the team will likely take a very conservative approach with their star's recovery. Durant was already slated to miss two games and being ruled out over a day... Read More
Victor Oladipo And P.J. Tucker Will Not Play Against Sixers
Houston Rockets guard Victor Oladipo (foot) and forward/center P.J. Tucker (quad) will not play against the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday. Oladipo was doubtful coming into the night and was not expected to play while Tucker did have some promise with the questionable tag and is likely closer to returning. Jae'sean Tate and David Nwaba have... Read More
Ben Simmons Officially Ruled Out With Flu
Updating a previous report, Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward Ben Simmons (illness) will sit Wednesday night against the Houston Rockets after being questionable to play. Simmons recently came down with the flu, and the team will exercise caution with their star guard. Tyrese Maxey is the next man up here and could be worth streaming in season-long... Read More
Ben Simmons Now Questionable Wednesday
Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward Ben Simmons (illness) popped up on the injury report and is now questionable to play Wednesday against the Houston Rockets. Simmons is dealing with a non-COVID illness, but that is all we know right now. If Simmons is unable to go, Tyrese Maxey should see a ton of minutes with Shake Milton... Read More
Al Horford Resting Wednesday Against Grizzlies
Oklahoma City Thunder forward/center Al Horford (rest) will sit Wednesday against the Memphis Grizzlies. The Thunder are on the second half of a back-to-back set and Horford played the first half so this is to be expected. Isaiah Roby should be in line for a bigger role and is coming off an 11-point, 10-rebound performance... Read More
James Ennis Ruled Out Against Knicks
Orlando Magic guard/forward James Ennis (groin) will not play Wednesday against the New York Knicks. Ennis was finally hitting his groove before injuring his groin and will be sidelined for the second straight game. The good news for Orlando is Evan Fournier (back) is slated to return to the lineup on Wednesday. Ennis was a... Read More
Evan Fournier And Al-Farouq Aminu Available Wednesday
Orlando Magic guard/forward Evan Fournier (back) and forward Al-Farouq Aminu (knee) are both available to play Wednesday against the New York Knicks. Fournier has been dealing with back issues for almost the entirety of this season, but was making strides in practice ahead of Wednesday. Aminu has been plagued by knee injuries for over a... Read More
Tristan Thompson To Start Against Nuggets
Boston Celtics forward/center Tristan Thompson will start Tuesday night against the Denver Nuggets with Daniel Theis (finger) sidelined. Thompson was the expected fill-in starter and will be a good stream option for fantasy managers in need of rebounds while Theis remains out. Robert Williams III should also see some run off the bench and offers... Read More
Joel Embiid Probable To Play Wednesday Night
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (back) is listed as probable Wednesday against the Houston Rockets. Embiid was available play Monday night, but then was a last-minute scratch as he continues to deal with back tightness. Embiid seems to have needed the rest day and will likely give it a go on Wednesday. Embiid's return will... Read More
P.J. Tucker Questionable Against 76ers
Houston Rockets forward/center P.J. Tucker (quad) is listed as questionable to play Wednesday against the Philadelphia 76ers. Tucker missed Monday's contest against the Washington Wizards which led way for Danuel House Jr. to start. House has been a bit inconsistent this year, but posted 17 points, five rebounds, three assists, one three-pointer, one steal and... Read More
Victor Oladipo And Eric Gordon Doubtful For Wednesday
Houston Rockets guards Victor Oladipo (foot) and Eric Gordon (groin) are both listed as doubtful to play Wednesday against the Philadelphia 76ers. Oladipo is on pace to miss his third straight game while Gordon is on track to miss his second straight. Both players have will have an opportunity to return to play on Friday... Read More
D'Angelo Russell Will Undergo Surgery On Knee
Minnesota Timberwolves guard D'Angelo Russell (knee) will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his left knee and is expected to miss four to six weeks. Russell has missed four of the past five games with the injury before electing to undergo surgery. This timeline would put Russell's return after the All-Star break, and Minnesota could be well... Read More
