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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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Cameron Johnson Drafted By Phoenix With 11th Pick
The Phoenix Suns have selected Cameron Johnson with the 11th overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft. The Suns were originally projected to pick a point guard at six overall, but felt the need to trade back after sending their pick to Minnesota for Dario Saric and the 11th pick. Phoenix went a separate route... Read More
Coby White Drafted By Bulls With Seventh Pick
The Chicago Bulls have selected UNC point guard Coby White with the seventh overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft. The freshman thrived as North Carolina’s top facilitator, leading the team to a number one seed in the March Madness tournament. Coming in at 6’5”, White has great size for his position and has a... Read More
Knicks select R.J. Barrett Third Overall
The New York Knicks have selected Duke freshman guard R.J. Barrett with the third overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft. Barrett, the top recruit in the 2018 high school class, thrived in the shadow of Zion Williamson at Duke. The Canadian-born freshman received ACC All-freshman and All-ACC first team honors in his only year... Read More
Mike Conley Will Play Wednesday Night
Memphis Grizzlies point guard Mike Conley (thigh) will play Wednesday against the Golden State Warriors. Conley has been sitting due to thigh soreness, but the veteran will play against the defending champs on Wednesday. Conley is just seven points shy from becoming the franchise's all-time scoring leader. His return will likely decrease the value of... Read More
Darren Collison Starting Wednesday
Indiana Pacers point guard Darren Collison (quad) will start Wednesday night against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Collison was questionable with a quad injury, but appears healthy enough to resume his regular role on the court. Collison missed the past three games with the injury, but his return will likely push Cory Joseph back to the... Read More
Luka Doncic Expected To Play Tuesday
Dallas Mavericks guard/forward Luka Doncic (knee) is likely to play Tuesday night against the Sacramento Kings. Doncic came into the contest questionable with knee soreness, but apparently feels healthy enough for his normal workload. If Doncic were to experience any setbacks, Trey Burke and Devin Harris would get boosts in playing time.
Kris Dunn, Otto Porter and Zach LaVine Out Tuesday
The Chicago Bulls will be short-handed Tuesday night against the Toronto Raptors without three of their typical starters. Kris Dunn (back), Otto Porter (shoulder) and Zach LaVine (thigh) will all be on the sidelines Tuesday night. The Bulls have no incentive to play their most important players which could be a factor into all three... Read More
Anthony Davis Ruled Out Tuesday Night
New Orleans Pelicans forward/center Anthony Davis (back) will not play Tuesday night against the Atlanta Hawks. Davis has been dealing with back spasms and was downgraded to doubtful before being ultimately ruled out. Davis has been in and out of the lineup over the past two weeks with various ailments and situations after being limited... Read More
Mike Conley Ruled Out Monday Night
Memphis Grizzlies point guard Mike Conley (thigh) will not play Monday night against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Conley was originally a game-time decision so his return could be sooner rather than later. Without Conley, Delon Wright will get all the run he can handle at the point. Wright has played very well in his recent... Read More
Cody Zeller Will Remain Out Tuesday
Charlotte Hornets center Cody Zeller (knee) will not play Tuesday night against the San Antonio Spurs. Zeller will miss his eighth straight game with soreness and swelling in his left knee. Bismack Biyombo will likely pick up another start, but Miles Bridges has been the biggest benefactor in the last few games. Bridges is averaging... Read More
Gordon Hayward and Aron Baynes Available Sunday
Boston Celtics guard/forward Gordon Hayward (concussion) and center Aron Baynes (ankle) will play Sunday against the San Antonio Spurs. Both players were upgraded from questionable to available to play before game-time. Baynes will likely have his work cut out for him immediately as Al Horford (knee) and Robert Williams (back) will sit with their respective... Read More
Jayson Tatum Will Not Play Sunday
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (back) will not play Sunday against the San Antonio Spurs. This comes at no surprise as Tatum was initially ruled doubtful to play. Tatum joins Al Horford (knee) and Robert Williams (back) on the shelf, leaving Boston thin in the frontcourt. Marcus Morris and Aron Baynes are in line for... Read More
Justise Winslow Doubtful Friday
Miami Heat guard Justise Winslow (thigh) is doubtful to play Friday night against the Milwaukee Bucks. Winslow has missed three straight games with the injury and is slated to miss a fourth. Goran Dragic has been playing very well off the bench with Winslow on the shelf and he would continue to get opportunity if... Read More
Bam Adebayo Questionable Against Bucks
Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (hip) is listed as questionable for Friday night's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. Adebayo seems to have picked up a minor hip injury in their last game against the San Antonio Spurs. Adebayo has been playing very well since being moved to the starting lineup. If Adebayo is unable to... Read More
Mike Conley Doubtful Friday
Memphis Grizzlies point guard Mike Conley (general soreness) is doubtful for Friday night's game against the Orlando Magic. The veteran is headed into the first night of a back-to-back set so Conley will most likely get rested. Without Conley, Delon Wright and Jevon Carter will most likely absorb the minutes at the point.
Tim Hardaway Jr. Shut Down For Season
Dallas Mavericks guard Tim Hardaway Jr. (leg) will miss Thursday night's game against the Sacramento Kings along with the rest of the season. Coach Rick Carlisle confirmed Hardaway will be shut down to let his stress reaction in his leg heal. Hardaway missed about a month last season with the stress reaction and Dallas has... Read More
Darren Collison Will Miss Second Straight Game
Indiana Pacers point guard Darren Collison (quad) has been ruled out Thursday night against the Golden State Warriors. Collison will miss his second straight game with a quad contusion, but the injury overall has not been deemed serious. With Collison on the shelf, Cory Joseph will make another spot start with Tyreke Evans earning more... Read More
Taj Gibson Ruled Out Thursday Night
Minnesota Timberwolves forward/center Taj Gibson (calf) will not play Thursday night against the Charlotte Hornets. Along with Gibson, teammates Jeff Teague (foot), Robert Covington (knee), Luol Deng (Achilles) and Derrick Rose (elbow) have all been ruled out for the contest. Dario Saric, Keita Bates-Diop and Josh Okogie should all see big minutes on Thursday.
Danilo Gallinari Not Bothered By Ankle Injury, Scores 27 Friday
Los Angeles Clippers forward Danilo Gallinari (ankle) showed no signs of rust Friday night against the Chicago Bulls. Gallinari returned from a one-game absence to post 27 points on 10-for-14 shooting, seven rebounds and four three-pointers in 34 minutes. Despite being listed as questionable going into the contest, Gallinari was excellent from the field including... Read More
Montrezl Harrell Records Third Straight 20-Point Game
Los Angeles Clippers center Montrezl Harrell posted his third straight game of at least 20 points Friday night against the Chicago Bulls. Harrell finished with 26 points on 9-for-18 shooting off the bench, while chipping in five rebounds, three blocks, two assists and a steal in just 24 minutes. The most impressive line of the... Read More
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Continues Hot Streak On Friday
Los Angeles Clippers guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has bounced back after a midseason slump, putting up another impressive performance Friday night in a win over the Chicago Bulls. Gilgeous-Alexander posted 17 points on 7-for-12 shooting, seven rebounds, seven assists, three steals and a block in 30 minutes. Gilgeous-Alexander has now scored at least 12 points in... Read More
Zach LaVine Returns To Game Action In A Big Way
Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine (knee) was dominant on the offensive end Friday night against the Los Angeles Clippers. LaVine returned from a two-game absence to post 31 points on 9-for-19 shooting, seven rebounds, seven assists and three three-pointers in 38 minutes. LaVine had been dealing with a sore knee, but judging by the playing... Read More
Robin Lopez Continues Unexpected Surge
Chicago Bulls center Robin Lopez has been a heavily-rostered player as of late and continued his recent tear with a big night against the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday. Lopez finished with a line of 22 points on 9-for-12 shooting, eight rebounds, three assists, three blocks and one steal in 34 minutes. Lopez also committed... Read More
Evan Turner Will Play, Rodney Hood Out Tuesday Night
Portland Trail Blazers guard/forward Evan Turner (knee) will play Tuesday night against the Los Angeles Clippers. Turner has missed seven of the past eight contests due to injury, but appears ready to go against the Clippers. Portland guard Rodney Hood (hip) will not play after leaving Saturday's game with a hip injury. The Blazers will... Read More
Jeff Teague And Derrick Rose Ruled Out Tuesday Night
The Minnesota Timberwolves will be out point guards Jeff Teague (foot) and Derrick Rose (elbow) Tuesday night against the Denver Nuggets. Teague and Rose are banged up, dealing with inflammation and soreness, respectively. With the top two point guards on the depth chart out, Tyus Jones will likely start while Jerryd Bayless gets extra run... Read More
Andrew Wiggins And Karl Anthony-Towns Expected To Play
Both Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Andrew Wiggins (quad) and center Karl Anthony-Towns (knee) are warming up with intent to play Tuesday night against the Denver Nuggets. Wiggins has missed the past two contests with a quad contusion while Towns missed their last game with knee soreness. However, both players are steadily improving and seem on track... Read More
Luka Doncic Will Play Against Spurs
Dallas Mavericks guard/forward Luka Doncic (knee) will play and start Tuesday night against the San Antonio Spurs. Doncic was battling some knee soreness per Coach Rick Carlisle and was questionable coming into the contest. Doncic even said after their last he "heard a pop" in his knee, but played through the injury. For now, it... Read More
Noah Vonleh Will Play Sunday Night
New York Knicks forward Noah Vonleh (hip) will play Sunday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Vonleh missed Saturday's game with a hip injury but will be able to go for Sunday. Vonleh had been on the upswing before sitting out with the injury, posting four straight solid games. However, Coach David Fizdale's lineups remain volatile... Read More
Karl-Anthony Towns Out Sunday Night
Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl Anthony-Towns (knee) will not play against the New York Knicks Sunday night. Towns left Saturday night's overtime win against the Washington Wizards with a knee injury and underwent a precautionary MRI Sunday morning. Although the results of the MRI are unknown at this time, it appears Towns avoided serious injury as... Read More
Andrew Wiggins Will Miss Second Straight Game Sunday
Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Andrew Wiggins (knee) is out again Sunday night against the New York Knicks. Wiggins is battling a quad contusion and has been unable to go the past two games. Keita Bates-Diop will make another spot start Sunday night after playing 37 minutes in the start Saturday night. Bates-Diop is a low-end streamer... Read More
