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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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Jrue Holiday Leaves Opener And Will Not Return
Milwaukee Bucks guard Jrue Holiday (heel) will not return Tuesday against the Brooklyn Nets. Holiday suffered a right heel contusion in the first half which forced him out of the contest. George Hill will likely start the second half while Grayson Allen and Pat Connaughton should see more run. The Bucks will likely release more... Read More
Kendrick Nunn Unsure For Opener
Los Angeles Lakers guard Kendrick Nunn (ankle) is a game-time decision Tuesday against the Golden State Warriors. Nunn was questionable coming into the contest and is currently warming up with the intent to play. There should be more news closer to tip-off, but the Lakers have already ruled out Talen Horton-Tucker (thumb), Trevor Ariza (ankle)... Read More
Malik Monk Available Tuesday Night
Los Angeles Lakers guard Malik Monk (groin) is available to play Tuesday night against the Golden State Warriors. Monk was probable to play, but given the nature of groin injuries, it is good news he is active. The Lakers are dealing with a few injuries on the wing and Monk will likely be one of... Read More
Collin Sexton Not Listed On Injury Report
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Collin Sexton (shoulder) should be good to go Wednesday against the Memphis Grizzlies. Sexton tweaked his shoulder at some point during preseason, but it appears to be a minor injury and does not carry an injury designation heading into the opener. Sexton is coming off a career-year, but the trade rumors are... Read More
Chris Boucher Officially Questionable Wednesday
Toronto Raptors forward/center Chris Boucher (finger) is questionable to play Wednesday against the Washington Wizards. Boucher underwent surgery on a dislocated finger a couple weeks ago, but was able to practice Tuesday. The Raptors may not decide to push Boucher to play if he's not ready, but we should know more closer to tip-off. If... Read More
Nerlens Noel Doubtful Against Celtics
New York Knicks center Nerlens Noel (knee) is doubtful to play against the Boston Celtics Wednesday. Noel had knee problems last year and is dealing with some soreness already. With Mitchell Robinson healthy and apparently in great shape, Noel is more of a defensive stats specialist at best when healthy. With Noel likely sitting this... Read More
Jeremy Lamb, Justin Holiday Questionable Wednesday
Indiana Pacers guard/forwards Jeremy Lamb (wrist) and Justin Holiday (ankle) are both questionable to play Wednesday against the Charlotte Hornets. The Pacers will already be without Caris LeVert (back) and T.J. Warren (foot) so if Lamb and/or Holiday can't go, they may be slim on the wing. If either are unable to play, T.J. McConnell... Read More
Nicolas Claxton Starting In Opener
Brooklyn Nets center Nicolas Claxton is listed as the starting center Tuesday night against the Milwaukee Bucks. This is Claxton's second-career start and, despite the log jam of big men in Brooklyn, seems to be the only true center on the roster. Claxton was a per-minute star last season and should only get better now... Read More
Jaylen Brown Could Play Wednesday
Boston Celtics guard/forward Jaylen Brown is listed as questionable ahead of Wednesday's season opener against the New York Knicks. Brown tested positive for COVID-19 last week but was asymptomatic and is traveling with the team to New York. Brown's availability will likely come down to whether or not he feels in game shape. If Brown is... Read More
Al Horford Will Not Play In Season Opener
Boston Celtics forward/center Al Horford has been ruled out for Wednesday's opener against the New York Knicks. Horford's homecoming tour will be delayed after the veteran center tested positive for COVID-19 and is in quarantine. It is unclear if Horford is showing any symptoms, but for now it's safe to assume his chances of playing opening... Read More
Kent Bazemore Enters Health And Safety Protocols
Golden State Warriors guard/forward Kent Bazemore (health and safety protocols) will be out for the next 10-14 days after entering the league's protocols. Bazemore was starting with Kelly Oubre Jr. moved to the bench and was coming off an incredible six-steal game. However, he will now join teammate Damion Lee (health and safety protocols) on... Read More
Evan Fournier Will Play Friday With Restrictions
Boston Celtics guard/forward Evan Fournier (health and safety protocols) will play Friday against the Brooklyn Nets. Fournier is coming off a lengthy absence due to the health and safety protocols and will be seeing a minutes restriction his first game back. Fournier's return may take some minutes away from Semi Ojeleye eventually, but should carve... Read More
Joel Embiid And Furkan Korkmaz Questionable Saturday
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (shoulder) and guard/forward Furkan Korkmaz (ankle) are both questionable to play Saturday against the Milwaukee Bucks. Embiid is being listed with a shoulder injury which is better news considering it is not his knee, however his availability remains in jeopardy. Korkmaz missed Thursday's game due to the ankle sprain and... Read More
Tyler Herro Playing Friday Against Hawks
Miami Heat guard/forward Tyler Herro (foot) will play Friday against the Atlanta Hawks. Herro was in a mini-slump before going off for 22 points on Wednesday while dealing with a sore foot. Herro should be busy on Friday against the Trae Young-less Hawks, but the Heat have a Friday-Saturday back-to-back so keep a close eye... Read More
Ben Simmons Will Sit Out Saturday
Philadelphia 76ers point guard Ben Simmons (illness) will remain out Saturday against the Milwaukee Bucks. Simmons will miss his fourth straight game with the illness and we have not seen any updates on when he should return. The Sixers have switched up their starting lineup each game without Simmons so it's anyone's bet on who... Read More
Clint Capela Has Officially Been Ruled Out
Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela (back) will not play Friday against the Miami Heat. Capela was questionable after having a hard fall on his back on Wednesday. The injury tightened up during their travel to Miami and ultimately caused him to be ruled out. The Hawks have a back-to-back set starting Sunday, but it's too... Read More
Danilo Gallinari Is Questionable Against Miami
Atlanta Hawks forward Danilo Gallinari (foot) is questionable to play Friday against the Miami Heat. Gallinari has sat out the past week, but may make a return after dealing with foot soreness. If that's the case, Kevin Huerter and Solomon Hill should see reduced minutes. Regardless, Gallinari has had foot issues all season so the... Read More
Clint Capela Questionable Against Miami
Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela (back) is listed as questionable Friday against the Miami Heat. The league-leader in rebounds, Capela has dealt with a plethora of injuries this season and now has a back contusion. If Capela is unable to go, Onyeka Okongwu would likely get a spot start and go toe-to-toe with Bam Adebayo.... Read More
Kevin Durant Will Continue To Sit Friday
Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant (thigh) has been ruled out Friday against the Boston Celtics. Durant is dealing with a thigh contusion and there was some hope Durant would play after receiving a questionable tag. However, Durant's status was confirmed a few hours before tip-off so he seems to be closer to a doubtful tag.... Read More
Wendell Carter Jr. Officially Ruled Out Against Pelicans
Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. (ankle) has been ruled out Thursday against the New Orleans Pelicans. Carter was questionable after dealing with a sore ankle, but the Magic will exercise caution here with nothing to play for. Carter's absence should give way to either Mo Bamba or Robert Franks starting while Chuman Okeke may... Read More
Anthony Davis Officially Questionable Thursday
Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Anthony Davis (calf) is questionable to play Thursday against the Dallas Mavericks. Davis could make his return since going down with a calf strain on February 14th, but would likely be hit with a ton of restrictions for his first couple games back. Davis playing would likely result in a dip... Read More
Jaylen Brown Downgraded To Out Against Suns
Boston Celtics guard/forward Jaylen Brown (shoulder) is out against the Phoenix Suns on Thursday. Brown tested his injury in pregame, but is unable to go due to shoulder bursitis. This could be a precaution given the Celtics start a back-to-back set, but something to keep an eye on regardless. Semi Ojeleye got the start last... Read More
Wendell Carter Jr. Questionable To Play Thursday
Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. (ankle) popped up on the injury report and is questionable against the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday. Carter is being listed as dealing with a sore ankle which he likely picked up their last game on Tuesday. Carter has been great since earning the Magic's starting center position, but... Read More
Joel Embiid Good To Go Thursday
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (rest candidate) will play Thursday against the Milwaukee Bucks. Embiid's status was up in the air given they just played on Wednesday, but the MVP-candidate is playing in a marquee match up. Embiid is also getting some help back with Tobias Harris (knee) and Seth Curry (hip) expected to play... Read More
Furkan Korkmaz Is Questionable Against Bucks
Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward Furkan Korkmaz (ankle) is questionable to play Thursday against the Milwaukee Bucks. Korkmaz has been playing well recently, but unfortunately rolled his ankle in Wednesday's game. To make matters worse for his fantasy value, Tobias Harris (knee) and Seth Curry (hip) are both expected to play which would result in a reduced... Read More
Ben Simmons Will Continue To Sit With Illness
Philadelphia 76ers point guard Ben Simmons (illness) is out Thursday against the Milwaukee Bucks. Simmons will miss his third straight game with a non-COVID related illness, but did travel with the team which is encouraging regarding his return. Shake Milton and Tyrese Maxey should continue to see more ball-handling duties on Thursday.
Tobias Harris And Seth Curry Expected To Play Thursday
Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris (knee) and guard Seth Curry (hip) are expected to play Thursday against the Milwaukee Bucks. Curry rested on Wednesday while Harris has not played since April 14th. Head coach Doc Rivers expects both to suit up and be available in this one, but check back before tip-off just to be... Read More
James Johnson Out Again Thursday
New Orleans Pelicans forward/center James Johnson (adductor) will not play Thursday against the Orlando Magic. Johnson will miss his second straight game with a strained adductor and did not sound close to playing in this one with a doubtful tag initially. Naji Marshall has been playing well for the past week now and is the... Read More
James Johnson Will Play Through Wrist Injury
New Orleans Pelicans forward/center James Johnson (wrist) is available to play Wednesday against the New York Knicks. Johnson was questionable, but will play through his injury against the Knicks. Johnson left Monday's game with wrist soreness after just 15 minutes to play so he may be limited in this one. Johnson is more of a... Read More
Lonzo Ball Ruled Out Wednesday
New Orleans Pelicans guard Lonzo Ball (hip) will remain out Wednesday against the New York Knicks. Ball was doubtful to play as he continues to deal with a hip injury and does not seem particularly close to returning. Eric Bledsoe, Kira Lewis Jr. and Naji Marshall should all pick up the slack without Ball in... Read More
