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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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De'Andre Hunter And Cam Reddish Questionable Friday Night
Atlanta Hawks forward De'Andre Hunter (knee) and guard Cam Reddish (knee) are both questionable Friday against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Both Hunter and Reddish missed Wednesday's win over the Detroit Pistons with knee issues and are probably closer to game-time decisions for Friday. If they both sit again, Kevin Huerter and Solomon Hill will likely get... Read More
Danilo Gallinari Listed As Doubtful Friday
Atlanta Hawks forward Danilo Gallinari (ankle) is doubtful and not expected to play Friday against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Gallinari has had a rough start to his Atlanta campaign and only played in two games this year while dealing with an ankle injury. Gallinari will likely be eased back into the lineup whenever he is cleared... Read More
Alec Burks Probable To Play Thursday
New York Knicks guard Alec Burks (ankle) is listed as probable Thursday night against the Golden State Warriors. Burks has been out a few weeks after dealing with an ankle sprain, but stated he feels great and is expected to play. The tail end of his absences were due to conditioning so Burks should not... Read More
Killian Hayes To Be Re-Evaluated In Eight Weeks
Detroit Pistons guard Killian Hayes (hip) will be re-evaluated in eight weeks after consulting with specialists about his hip injury. The specialists described the hip injury as a subluxation which will be treated with rest and rehab before being re-evaluated. If Hayes is able to return at the end of the eight weeks, he will... Read More
Tyler Herro Remains Out Wednesday
Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (neck) will not play Wednesday against the Toronto Raptors. Herro will miss his second straight game with neck spasms after not playing the second half of Saturday's loss to the Detroit Pistons. The Heat are starting a four-game road trip and Herro is still with the team which bodes well... Read More
Collin Sexton Starting Wednesday, Darius Garland Still Out
The Cleveland Cavaliers will get guard Collin Sexton (ankle) back after an extended absence, but are still without guard Darius Garland (shoulder), who is out Wednesday against the Brooklyn Nets. Sexton missed the past five games but was very close to returning, and the Cavs had their past two games postponed, so the return could... Read More
Myles Turner Out, Jeremy Lamb In Wednesday
Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (hand) will not play against the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday, but guard/forward Jeremy Lamb (knee) will be making his season debut. Turner's absence will push Domantas Sabonis over to the five and allow Doug McDermott to get more run in the starting lineup. It is yet to be seen if... Read More
Cam Reddish, De'Andre Hunter Both Out Wednesday
Atlanta Hawks guards/forwards Cam Reddish (knee) and De'Andre Hunter (knee) will not suit up Wednesday against the Detroit Pistons. Both players were game-time decisions ahead of the contest before being downgraded to doubtful and then out before tip-off. The Hawks will be extremely thin on the wing with Danilo Gallinari (ankle) and Bogdan Bogdanovic (knee)... Read More
Myles Turner Listed As Questionable Wednesday
Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (hand) is questionable to play Wednesday against the Dallas Mavericks. Turner is dealing with a slight fracture in his right hand, but the questionable tag, even if he doesn't play, indicates he is not that far from returning. If Turner is unable to go, Domantas Sabonis should get heavy minutes... Read More
Evan Fournier Listed As Questionable Wednesday
Orlando Magic guard/forward Evan Fournier (back) is listed as questionable Wednesday against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Fournier participated in a non-contact practice Tuesday, but head coach Steve Clifford stated the players' participation does not necessarily mean they are slated to return. It is looking more like another absence for Fournier unless he can heal overnight. Dwayne... Read More
Joel Embiid And Seth Curry Not On Injury Report For Wednesday
The Philadelphia 76ers do not have either center Joel Embiid (knee) or guard Seth Curry listed on the injury report ahead of Wednesday's game against the Boston Celtics. Embiid missed the past two games with knee soreness but is expected to play after the absences were reportedly just a precaution. Curry, on the other hand, has... Read More
Jeremy Lamb Listed As Questionable Wednesday
Indiana Pacers guard/forward Jeremy Lamb (knee) is listed as questionable Wednesday against the Dallas Mavericks. Lamb tore his ACL back in February 2020, but has been fully practicing for a couple weeks now and could make his season debut Wednesday. The Pacers are without T.J. Warren (foot) and Caris Levert (kidney) indefinitely so Lamb would... Read More
Fantasy Basketball Category Streamers - Week 5
Cheers to those who survived one of the craziest weeks in NBA history and somehow squeaked out a win. We knew this fantasy season would not be easy, but it has proven to be quite a challenge and we are only four weeks in. We saw a plethora of games suspended, included the entire week... Read More
Fantasy Basketball Category Streamers - Week 4
Here we go again. This past week we have seen four teams with positive or inconclusive COVID-19 tests, leading to quite a few key players quarantine. We even saw the Miami Heat and Boston Celtics game postponed Sunday (even though the Denver Nuggets vs. Philadelphia 76ers game on Saturday should have also been postponed). Streaming... Read More
Trey Lyles Starting Sunday With DeMar DeRozan Out
The San Antonio Spurs will start forward Trey Lyles with guard/forward DeMar DeRozan (personal) out Sunday against the Minnesota Timberwolves. DeRozan has traveled home to tend to his ill father and will not be available for the contest. With DeRozan out, Lyles becomes a solid punt play for DFS in the spot start against a... Read More
Bogdan Bogdanovic Diagnosed With Avulsion Fracture In Knee
Atlanta Hawks guard Bogdan Bogdanovic (knee) has been diagnosed with an avulsion fracture in his right knee. It has also been reported his knee has some soft tissue inflammation and a bone bruise while there is no timetable for his return. This is a huge blow for the Hawks who are in the midst of... Read More
Wesley Matthews Out Sunday With Achilles Soreness
Los Angeles Lakers guard Wesley Matthews (Achilles) will not play Sunday against the Houston Rockets. Matthews had surgery on his left Achilles before, but this is only soreness in his right Achilles and there is nothing suggesting this is more than a rest day. Matthews will look to get back on the court Tuesday while... Read More
Josh Okogie Will Play On A Minutes Limit Sunday
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Josh Okogie (hamstring) will come off the bench Sunday against the San Antonio Spurs. Okogie has missed the past six games with the injury and will have a strict minutes limit Sunday in his return. Okogie can be avoided for now, but he did have back-to-back 30 minute games to start the... Read More
Karl-Anthony Towns Out Sunday
Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (wrist) will not play Sunday against the San Antonio Spurs. Towns returned to action Saturday and played 37 minutes after missing a few games with a dislocated wrist, but will rest Sunday on the second night of a back-to-back. The team stressed this was expected as a part of their... Read More
Richaun Holmes And Buddy Hield Questionable For Monday
Sacramento Kings forward/center Richaun Holmes (ankle) and guard Buddy Hield (ankle) are both questionable Monday against the Indiana Pacers. Hield picked up the injury in Saturday night's thrashing by the Portland Trail Blazers while Holmes was a late scratch just before the game. The Kings went small Saturday without Holmes, shifting Marvin Bagley III to... Read More
76ers List Seven Players As Questionable Saturday
The Philadelphia 76ers could be severely undermanned Saturday against the Denver Nuggets with seven players listed as questionable due to health and safety protocols. Following a positive COVID-19 test by guard Seth Curry on Thursday, Joel Embiid, Danny Green, Tobias Harris, Shake Milton, Vincent Poirier, Paul Reed, Matisse Thybulle have all been ruled questionable Saturday.... Read More
Jalen Brunson, Josh Richardson, Dorian Finney-Smith Out
The Dallas Mavericks had a positive COVID-19 test Thursday prior to their flight home from Denver and Jalen Brunson, Josh Richardson and Dorian Finney-Smith all remained in Denver following contact tracing. All three players have been ruled out Saturday against the Orlando Magic, which is a huge blow to Dallas, as these players could be... Read More
Stephen Curry Starting, Andrew Wiggins Up In The Air
The Golden State Warriors will have point guard Stephen Curry (ankle) available, but forward Andrew Wiggins (quad) is still questionable to play Friday against the Los Angeles Clippers. Curry tweaked his ankle late Wednesday night against the Clippers, but his status was never really in question after downplaying the injury. Wiggins, on the other hand,... Read More
De'Aaron Fox Will Play Against Toronto
Sacramento Kings point guard De'Aaron Fox (hamstring) will play Friday against the Toronto Raptors. Fox tweaked his hamstring Wednesday and left the game after only five minutes. Thankfully, the team is just calling it "tightness" as Fox appears to have avoided a major injury. The Kings enter the first night of a back-to-back so Fox... Read More
Anthony Davis And Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Out Friday
Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Anthony Davis (groin) and guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (ankle) will not play Friday against the Chicago Bulls. Davis is likely just resting on the second night of a back-to-back, as he has been frequently on the injury report as questionable, but typically ends up playing. Caldwell-Pope, on the other hand, was close... Read More
Obi Toppin Still At Least A Week Away From Playing
New York Knicks forward Obi Toppin (calf) is still at least a week away from returning to the court, despite warming up ahead of Friday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Head coach Tom Thibodeau stated it will "take some time" before Toppin is ready to play again. Calf injuries are always tough, as they... Read More
Evan Fournier Ruled Out Against Houston
Orlando Magic guard/forward Evan Fournier (back) will not play Friday against the Houston Rockets. Fournier has been struggling with back spasms and had a real shot at playing Friday. Fournier, however, will miss his fourth straight game with the ailment and should be considered questionable for Saturday against the Dallas Mavericks. James Ennis will get... Read More
Kawhi Leonard Will Play Against Warriors
Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard will start Wednesday night against the Golden State Warriors. Head coach Ty Lue said Leonard was feeling good and wanted to play in more games this season. This is a huge development for fantasy managers, as Leonard is a first-round talent, but likely slipped in drafts due to concerns over... Read More
Tyrese Haliburton Will Play Against Chicago
Sacramento Kings guard Tyrese Haliburton (wrist) will play Wednesday against the Chicago Bulls. Haliburton has missed the past two games with a bone bruise in his left wrist. Thankfully, this is not his shooting wrist, but the breakout rookie could still see some shooting regression if the injury still persists. Haliburton has been a great... Read More
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Questionable Against Spurs
Los Angeles Lakers guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (ankle) is questionable Thursday against the San Antonio Spurs. Caldwell-Pope has missed two straight games with an ankle sprain, but could return Thursday. The Lakers are in entering a back-to-back set, so Caldwell-Pope should be considered questionable for both. If Caldwell-Pope returns, Kyle Kuzma will likely return to the... Read More
