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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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Jaren Jackson Jr. Will Miss Rest Of Season
Memphis Grizzlies forward/center Jaren Jackson Jr. (knee) will miss the rest of the season with a meniscus tear in his left knee. Jackson must have suffered the injury at some point in Monday's loss to the New Orleans Pelicans. Jackson had 17 points on 41.2 percent shooting, two rebounds, two three-pointers and two blocks in... Read More
Jimmy Butler Will Sit Tuesday Against Celtics
Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (ankle) will not play Tuesday against the Boston Celtics. Butler is dealing with ankle soreness and will be forced to sit out after playing 33 minutes against the Toronto Raptors on Monday. This is a huge loss for Miami as they are just 2.5 games back from the Celtics for... Read More
DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (8/4/20): NBA DFS Lineups
With the first Monday in the bubble coming to a close, another day full of heart-stopping, electric basketball in the bubble has gone by. Tuesday's slate will look to follow up on the excitement as we have on six games on tap, including a few top playoff contenders. Players cannot escape injuries, even an isolated... Read More
DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (3/11/20): NBA DFS Lineups
Wednesday's DraftKings featured six-game slate boasts 12 teams on display and a few playoff implications here. The Miami Heat can clinch a playoff spot with a win on Wednesday with the Philadelphia 76ers are not too far behind. We see a potential four- and five-seed matchup with the Oklahoma City Thunder and Utah Jazz battling... Read More
DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (3/10/20): NBA DFS Lineups
After a small, three-game slate, we are back with nine games, a total of 18 different teams on display here. There are a few games with high-powered offenses which should yield bountiful fantasy stats. The Minnesota Timberwolves at Houston Rockets (-12.5) boast a projected point total of 244.5, the highest of the night so far.... Read More
Kristaps Porzingis And Tim Hardaway Jr. Will Play Sunday
Dallas Mavericks forward/center Kristaps Porzingis (ankle) and guard Tim Hardaway Jr. (illness) will play Sunday against the Indiana Pacers. Both players were questionable to play, but sounds like they will be good to go without restrictions. Both players were playing considerably well before being diagnosed with their respective ailments. Hopefully, they will not be hampered... Read More
Victor Oladipo Will Play Against Chicago
Indiana Pacers guard Victor Oladipo (knee) will play Friday against the Chicago Bulls. Oladipo missed the last two games with a sore knee, but will return to the court on Friday. The majority of Indiana's wings are banged up, so Oladipo should have a good shot at high usage. He has shot the ball poorly... Read More
Malcolm Brogdon, T.J. Warren And Doug McDermott Out Friday
The Indiana Pacers will be short-handed Friday against the Chicago Bulls with Malcolm Brogdon (hip), T.J. Warren (leg) and Doug McDermott (toe) all out with their various injuries. Head coach Nate McMillan addressed the media and made it seem like all three were close to playing before ultimately being ruled out. Aaron Holiday and Justin... Read More
Luka Doncic Will Play Through Illness And Thumb Injury
Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (illness) will play Friday against the Memphis Grizzlies. Doncic missed Thursday's practice with an illness and is playing through some thumb pain which he suffered a couple weeks ago. However, neither of the ailments will force Doncic to sit on Friday. Both Tim Hardaway Jr. (illness) and Dorian Finney-Smith (hip)... Read More
Mitchell Robinson Will Play On Friday Against OKC
New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (hamstring) will play Friday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Robinson was question with a hamstring injury, but it is encouraging he will be able to play through it. Hamstrings can be tricky though, so hopefully Robinson is able to get through this game unscathed. With Robinson back, Bobby Portis... Read More
Trae Young Will Not Suit Up Friday
Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young (illness) will not play Friday against the Washington Wizards. Young is dealing with an illness and coach Lloyd Pierce stated Young just "needed more rest". This was a juicy match up, but the best decision is for Young to recover. Jeff Teague will get the start here against a... Read More
Fred Vanvleet, Marc Gasol Both Out Again Thursday
The Toronto Raptors will be without Fred Vanvleet (shoulder) and Marc Gasol (hamstring) on Thursday against the Golden State Warriors. Both players were questionable, but later downgraded to doubtful. Vanvleet sounds closer to play than Gasol as hamstrings can be tricky to heal. Norman Powell will continue to start while Serge Ibaka (knee) will return... Read More
Serge Ibaka Will Start On Thursday
Toronto Raptors forward/center Serge Ibaka (knee) will play and start Thursday against the Golden State Warriors. Ibaka had missed several games with a sore knee, but feels good enough to play here with no restrictions being reported. With Ibaka back, Chris Boucher and Rondae Hollis-Jefferson will take huge hits in value.
Draymond Green Will Miss Fourth Straight Game
Golden State Warriors forward/center Draymond Green (knee) will not play Thursday against the Toronto Raptors. Green will miss his fourth straight game and the Warriors do not have much incentive to rush him back. Juan Toscano-Anderson will likely start again, but Eric Paschall has been the better option. With Stephen Curry (hand) returning, it will... Read More
Mitchell Robinson Will Not Play Against Utah
New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (hamstring) is out for Wednesday's game against the Utah Jazz. Robinson tweaked his hamstring last game and will miss another game. This is unfortunate news as Robinson looked to start heating up. In Robinson's absence, Taj Gibson and Julius Randle will likely get a ton of minutes at the... Read More
Brandon Knight Starting Wednesday
Detroit Pistons guard Brandon Knight (quad) will start against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday. Knight tweaked his quad on Sunday and was questionable to play, but ultimately felt good enough with a couple day's rest. With Derrick Rose (ankle), Bruce Brown Jr. (knee) and Luke Kennard (knee) all out, Knight will be a popular... Read More
DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (3/4/20): NBA DFS Lineups
Hump day has come around and there are plenty of players here who have caught the injury bug. Jayson Tatum (illness), Andre Drummond (calf), Tristan Thompson (knee), Mitchell Robinson (hamstring), Victor Oladipo (knee), Zach LaVine (quad), Seth Curry (back), J.J. Redick (hamstring) and Aaron Gordon (knee) are either already ruled out or considered questionable to... Read More
DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (3/3/20): NBA DFS Lineups
We have been rewarded with an eight-game slate on Tuesday with some of the best (and worst) on display here. Let us take a look at some enticing matchups and different spreads to see which games we can exploit. The Washington at Sacramento (-5.5) is sure to boast some high-scoring fantasy studs on Tuesday. Good... Read More
Victor Oladipo Has Some Swelling In Knee
Indiana Pacers guard Victor Oladipo (knee) will not play Monday against the San Antonio Spurs. Reports have stated Oladipo's knee had experienced swelling at shootaround today. This is unfortunate news as Oladipo was just starting to look like himself again. With Oladipo out, Aaron Holiday will get the spot start and could get more run... Read More
Seth Curry Out Against Bulls
Dallas Mavericks guard Seth Curry (back) will not play against the Chicago Bulls. Curry was questionable with a sore back, but it is wise to not risk any aggravation, especially on the second night of a back-to-back. It is a shame as Curry was on a hot streak, but the Mavs will likely turn to... Read More
Anthony Davis Ruled Out Against Former Team
Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Anthony Davis (knee) will not play against the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday. After being questionable then a game-time decision, Davis was ultimately ruled out ahead of the contest with knee soreness. It sounds like he was close to playing, so hopefully this is not a long-term injury. Without Davis, Kyle... Read More
Jakob Poeltl Diagnosed With MCL Sprain
San Antonio Spurs center Jakob Poeltl (knee) has been diagnosed with a MCL sprain and has no timetable to return. Poeltl was serviceable as the backup big man and was one of the better per-minute contributors this season, especially with blocks. LaMarcus Aldridge (shoulder) is also dealing with an injury and is doubtful for Monday's... Read More
Anthony Davis Game-Time Decision Sunday
Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Anthony Davis (knee) is now a game-time decision against the New Orleans Pelicans. Davis is dealing with a sore knee and is danger of sitting against his former team. If Davis is unable to go, Kyle Kuzma and Dwight Howard will likely see increased value in the short-term.
De'Aaron Fox Good To Go On Sunday
Sacramento Kings point guard De'Aaron Fox (abdominal) will play and start Sunday against the Detroit Pistons. Fox was questionable with some lower abdominal tightness, but said he will play. This came to be true as Fox is listed as a starter and no minutes restrictions are being reported. The Pistons are ranked 20th in fantasy... Read More
Christian Wood Will Play Sunday Against Kings
Detroit Pistons forward/center Christian Wood (foot) will play and start Sunday against the Sacramento Kings. Wood was questionable and a borderline game-time decision, but he will play through a foot sprain on Sunday. Wood has been one of the biggest beneficiaries of the trade deadline. Despite head coach Dwayne Casey putting him in and out... Read More
Paul Millsap Out Sunday With Ankle Sprain
Denver Nuggets forward Paul Millsap (ankle) will not play Sunday against the Toronto Raptors. Millsap cannot catch a break as he has missed a total of 20 games coming into Sunday. With another inactive coming, Jerami Grant will start and be a popular DFS play in this slate. He also is a deeper league add,... Read More
Serge Ibaka And Fred VanVleet Both Out Sunday
Toronto Raptors forward/center Serge Ibaka (knee) and guard Fred Vanvleet (shoulder) will not play Sunday against the Denver Nuggets. Both players were questionable, but ultimately could not find their ways onto the court. In VanVleet's absence, Norman Powell will likely see increased value. With Ibaka and Marc Gasol (hamstring) out, Toronto will likely turn to... Read More
Luka Doncic Listed As Questionable For Friday
Dallas Mavericks point guard Luka Doncic (thumb) is questionable Friday against the Miami Heat. Doncic left Wednesday's game with a thumb injury, but was able to return and finish the game. Recent reports confirmed Doncic has a sprained left thumb, but the sophomore guard downplayed the injury. The good news is this is not his... Read More
De'Aaron Fox Will Sit Thursday Night
Sacramento Kings point guard De'Aaron Fox (back) will not play Thursday night against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Fox is dealing with some back tightness and was questionable heading into this contest. With the Kings playing again on Friday, this could be a sit-one, play-one situation, but we will consider him questionable for Friday. Without Fox,... Read More
LeBron James Ruled Out Thursday Against Golden State
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (groin) will miss Thursday's game against the Golden State Warriors. James is dealing with a sore groin which limited him last year. So far, the severity is unknown and could just be a rest day against an easier opponent. Kyle Kuzma will likely be the immediate beneficiary and will... Read More
