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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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Monte Morris Ruled Out Tuesday Night
Denver Nuggets guard Monte Morris (shoulder) will not play Tuesday against the Boston Celtics. Morris popped onto the injury report with a shoulder strain and was originally questionable to play, however will join a long list of Denver players on the sidelines. With Morris out, Jamal Murray should see all the minutes he can handle... Read More
James Ennis And Al-Farouq Aminu Questionable Against Knicks
Orlando Magic forwards James Ennis (groin) and Al-Farouq Aminu (knee) are both questionable to play Wednesday against the New York Knicks. Ennis suffered a groin strain over the weekend and missed Sunday's game while Aminu has played just five minutes in over a year. Aminu is making strides for his availability as he went through... Read More
Evan Fournier Questionable To Play Wednesday
Orlando Magic guard/forward Evan Fournier (back) is listed as questionable Wednesday against the New York Knicks. Fournier has missed five straight games with his lingering back issue, but was able to go through a full non-contact practice on Tuesday. Fournier has been closer to a game-time call lately and we will likely know his status... Read More
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Remains Out Against Blazers
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (knee) will sit Tuesday against the Portland Trail Blazers. Gilgeous-Alexander has been dealing with knee issues for over a week now and will miss his fourth game in a row and sixth game in his past eight. The good news for the Thunder is Theo Maledon (health and safety... Read More
Theo Maledon Available To Play Tuesday
Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Theo Maledon is available to play Tuesday against the Portland Trail Blazers. Maledon has missed the last five games for the Thunder while in the league's COVID-19 protocols, so there may be a conditioning factor in play, but it was never clear whether Maledon was exposed to COVID-19. Regardless, Maledon is... Read More
Mitchell Robinson To Be Re-Evaluated After All-Star Break
New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (hand) underwent successful surgery Tuesday to repair a fracture in his right hand and will be out at least through the All-Star break. Robinson's original timeline was roughly four-to-six weeks so this seems a little optimistic given the nature of surgery and the fact this is Robinson's shooting hand.... Read More
Cole Anthony Out Through All-Star Break
Orlando Magic point guard Cole Anthony (ribs) has been diagnosed with a non-displaced fracture of his right first rib and is out through the All-Star break. Anthony has been dealing with a shoulder injury and has missed three straight games, but now somehow picked up the injury to his ribs and could be out for... Read More
Patrick Williams Heads To Locker Room Monday
Chicago Bulls forward Patrick Williams (leg) headed to the locker room Monday against the Indiana Pacers. Williams had his leg inadvertently knocked into by Pacers guard/forward Jeremy Lamb, but was able to walk off on his own power. As for now, Williams is likely questionable to return, but may take the rest of the night... Read More
Joel Embiid Good To Go Against Jazz
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (back) is starting Monday against the Utah Jazz. Embiid has been dealing with back tightness and was questionable, but will play through the ailment against Rudy Gobert and the top team in the league. The Jazz allow the sixth-least amount of points to opposing centers while holding them to just... Read More
T.J. Warren Back With Team Monday
Indiana Pacers forward T. J. Warren (foot) is back with the team on Monday for the first time since undergoing successful surgery on his foot back on January 5th. Warren is still out indefinitely and does not have any timetable on his return, but this is a big step in his recovery. The next step... Read More
Kyle Kuzma Prime For Bigger Role With Anthony Davis Out
Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Anthony Davis (Achilles) re-aggravated his Achilles tendonitis on Sunday against the Denver Nuggets and will be re-evaluated in about two-to-three weeks. This is a huge blow for Davis managers who are likely already disappointed with Davis's lack of elite production this season. With this news, Kyle Kuzma should be added across... Read More
Maurice Harkless Practices In Full Sunday
Miami Heat forward Maurice Harkless (thigh) went through his first full practice since suffering a thigh injury on January 23rd. Harkless was cleared to return last Thursday against the Houston Rockets, but did not play in that game or Saturday against the Utah Jazz. This was likely due to Harkless getting back to speed and... Read More
Marvin Bagley III, Richaun Holmes Questionable Monday
Sacramento Kings forward Marvin Bagley III (calf) and forward/center Richaun Holmes (knee) are questionable to play Monday against the Brooklyn Nets. Bagley has already missed two games with the injury, but could make his return Monday if all goes well in shootaround. On the other hand, Holmes is dealing with some knee soreness on the... Read More
T.J. McConnell Starting For Injured Doug McDermott Monday
Indiana Pacers forward Doug McDermott (knee) will not play Monday against the Chicago Bulls. McDermott had an MRI done, but that came back clean so we are looking at a short-term absence for now. T.J. McConnell is slated to start for McDermott and is a great source of assists and steals regardless if he starts... Read More
Fantasy Basketball Category Streamers - Week 9
The Raptors are starting the figure it out. The Cavaliers and Rockets are slipping again. The Knicks and Hornets are playoff contenders. The Jazz are the best team in the league. Just when the league is starting to make sense again, there are still things you may never predict. Thursday has been a staple day... Read More
Kevin Durant To Miss Next Two Games
Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant (hamstring) will miss the next two games after being diagnosed with a mild left hamstring strain. Durant must have picked up the injury in Saturday's win over his former team, the Golden State Warriors. This is a tough blow as hamstring injuries have a tricky timeline for recovery and the... Read More
Hamidou Diallo To Come Off Bench Sunday
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Hamidou Diallo will come off the bench Sunday against the Milwaukee Bucks. The Thunder have elected to start Justin Jackson over Diallo in this one, but it is unclear what the motive was for the change. There was no injury reported for Diallo and it could be match up related with... Read More
Al-Farouq Aminu Remains Out Sunday
Orlando Magic forward Al-Farouq Aminu (knee) is out again Sunday against the Phoenix Suns. Aminu has had over a year of rehabbing his knee and made his return last Tuesday, but played just five minutes and has not played since. Aminu has been well off the fantasy radar for awhile now and does not appear... Read More
Evan Fournier And Cole Anthony Ruled Out Sunday
Orlando Magic guard/forward Evan Fournier (back) and point guard Cole Anthony (shoulder) have been ruled out against the Phoenix Suns. The Magic are very thin with guards Sunday with Michael Carter-Williams the only healthy point guard and James Ennis (groin) already ruled out. Carter-Williams will likely have a big role Sunday and a popular DFS... Read More
Josh Hart And Nickeil Alexander-Walker Upgraded To Probable Sunday
New Orleans Pelicans forward Josh Hart (back) and guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker (ankle) have been upgraded to probable Sunday against the Detroit Pistons. The news means both players on track to play Sunday with their respective ailments, but would likely both return to their respective bench roles. Hart has secured a steady 20-30 minute role off... Read More
Robert Williams III Available To Play Against Washington
Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III (hip) will play Sunday against the Washington Wizards. Williams has missed the last two games with left hip soreness, but will make his return to the court on Sunday. Williams was a top-80 player at one point this season, but ever since his stint with COVID-19, his ranking has... Read More
Gordon Hayward Probable To Play Against Spurs
Charlotte Hornets guard/forward Gordon Hayward (back) was added to the injury report ahead of Sunday's game against the San Antonio Spurs. Hayward is dealing with lower back discomfort, but is probable to play. Hayward has not been limited in any capacity over the past few weeks so there should not be an issue here, but... Read More
Semi Ojeleye Will Play Sunday
Boston Celtics guard/forward Semi Ojeleye (knee) will play Sunday against the Washington Wizards. Ojeleye was probable to play in this one, but left Friday's contest with knee soreness and there was some concern if it would be a lingering issue. Regardless, Ojeleye will play and most likely pick up his third-straight start. Ojeleye has been... Read More
Moritz Wagner To Start Sunday
Washington Wizards forward/center Moritz Wagner will make the start Sunday against the Boston Celtics, replacing Alex Len in the starting lineup. Len is not injured, so this looks like a shake up of the lineup by head coach Scott Brooks which would bode well for Wagner's value if he continues to keep this role. Wagner... Read More
Ish Smith Ruled Out For Sunday And Monday
Washington Wizards point guard Ish Smith (quad) will not play Sunday against the Boston Celtics and has also been ruled out for Monday against the Houston Rockets. Smith was doubtful to play Sunday and with a back-to-back set, it makes sense he was ruled out for both. Raul Neto figures to take the backup point... Read More
Cole Anthony Questionable Against Warriors Thursday
Orlando Magic point guard Cole Anthony (shoulder) suffered a shoulder strain on Tuesday, but the injury is considered muscular and there is no MRI scheduled at this point. This is great news for Anthony, indicating the rookie will not be looking at an extended absence. Anthony is considered questionable Thursday against the Golden State Warriors... Read More
Hornets To Be Cautious With Devonte' Graham
The Charlotte Hornets are going to err on the side of caution with guard Devonte' Graham's (groin) injury. Head coach James Borrego stated he did not want to risk aggravating the injury and would play it safe with Graham's recovery. Graham is out Wednesday and now has his availability in question for their next games... Read More
Desmond Bane Will Start Second Straight Game
Memphis Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane will start again Wednesday against the Charlotte Hornets. Brandon Clarke (calf) will miss his third straight game and Bane has shifted into the starting lineup with Kyle Anderson moving to the four. Bane played well on Monday, posting 13 points, three rebounds, three assists and three three-pointers in 26 minutes.... Read More
Kyrie Irving Playing Second Half Of Back-To-Back
Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving (finger, rest) will play Wednesday against the Indiana Pacers. Irving has been rested on back-to-back sets this season and is dealing with a sprained finger on his shooting hand, but with Kevin Durant (health and safety protocols) out, Irving will play Wednesday. This bodes well for Irving's value, though... Read More
Karl-Anthony Towns Now A Game-Time Decision
Updating a previous report, Minnesota Timberwolves forward/center Karl-Anthony Towns is now a game-time decision Wednesday against the Los Angeles Clippers. Towns was originally reported as expected to play, but now his availability will come down to how he goes through the pre-game shootaround. Naz Reid would continue to start if Towns cannot make his return on... Read More
