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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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Tim Hardaway Jr. Out Thursday
New York Knicks guard/forward Tim Hardaway Jr. (undisclosed) has been ruled out of Thursday night's game against the Denver Nuggets. There are no details circulating as to why Hardaway is sitting, but it is most likely a maintenance day as the Knicks enter the first night of a back-to-back. Forward Lance Thomas will likely bump into... Read More
Rodney Hood Ruled Out Ahead Of Friday Night
Utah Jazz shooting guard Rodney Hood (leg) has already been ruled out a day before Friday night's game against the Toronto Raptors. Hood will miss his fourth straight contest with a lower leg contusion, and the fact he was ruled out a day in advance is a bit concerning. Guard Alec Burks will continue to see... Read More
Zach Randolph Starting Thursday
Sacramento Kings power forward Zach Randolph (knee) is back in the starting lineup Thursday night against the Miami Heat. Randolph was probable Tuesday night but not activated on the lineup, so his return comes at no surprise. The Kings have been using a resting "system" for their veterans in order to get more run for... Read More
Reggie Bullock Out Wednesday, Ish Smith Moved To Bench
Detroit Pistons guard/forward Reggie Bullock (thumb) has been ruled out for Wednesday night's game against the Utah Jazz. There is no surprise here as Bullock was doubtful to play coming into Wednesday. Stanley Johnson will replace him in the starting lineup, while coach Stan Van Gundy makes another lineup change at the point guard position.... Read More
Tyreke Evans And Jarell Martin Out Against Spurs
The Memphis Grizzlies will be without point guard Tyreke Evans (illness) and forward Jarell Martin (knee, ankle) for Wednesday night's game against the San Antonio Spurs. Both were considered questionable coming into the game, but were ultimately ruled out. In the absence of Evans, guards Mario Chalmers, Wayne Selden and Andrew Harrison will all receive... Read More
Myles Turner And Darren Collison Out Wednesday
Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (elbow) will miss his eighth straight game Wednesday night against the Phoenix Suns, while point guard Darren Collison is a surprise scratch. Collison is sitting out for "personal reasons," but the reports do not specify any further. With Turner out again, forward/center Domantas Sabonis will continue to start and is... Read More
George Hill And Kosta Koufos Resting Tuesday
Sacramento Kings guard George Hill (rest) and Kosta Koufos (rest) will not play Tuesday night against the Orlando Magic. The Kings have been using a system to rest their veterans and Hill and Koufos seem to be next in line Tuesday. In their absences, De'Aaron Fox and Skal Labissiere figure to get extended run. Fox... Read More
Iman Shumpert Will Make His Return Against Spurs
Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Iman Shumpert (knee, foot) will play Tuesday night against the San Antonio Spurs. Shump has been away from the court since late November after undergoing knee surgery but will finally make his return to the lineup. The Cavs back court is incredibly crowded as it is and with all the trade rumors... Read More
Davis Bertans Starting Tuesday
The San Antonio Spurs will start forward Davis Bertans in Tuesday night's prime-time game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Spurs are thin in the front court without Rudy Gay (heel), Kawhi Leonard (quadriceps) and Pau Gasol (wrist). allowing Bertans to make his first start of the season. Bertans does not jump off the page statistically... Read More
Bradley Beal Shoots Poorly In Blowout Loss
Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal disappointed in Monday night's 23-point loss to the Dallas Mavericks. Beal paced his team with 18 points but only shot 28.6 percent from the field and 58.3 percent from the free throw line in 36 minutes. Beal was not the only one struggling Monday, as the Wizards shot 30.6... Read More
Wayne Ellington Can't Find Shooting Stroke
Miami Heat shooting guard Wayne Ellington struggled with his shot, especially from three-point range, Monday night against the Houston Rockets. The Rockets used their speed and made Ellington, the man with the golden arm, a defensive priority all night, quickly switching on screens set for him. Ellington did finish with 13 points but was 3-for-11... Read More
Hassan Whiteside Struggles Late Monday Night
Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside posted a big double-double Monday night but had some key turnovers down the stretch, leading to the loss against the Houston Rockets. Whiteside was 11-for-16 from the field for 22 points, 13 rebounds, three steals and two assists in 30 minutes. Giving the box score an eye test, Whiteside dominated... Read More
Josh Richardson A Defensive Star Saturday
Miami Heat guard Josh Richardson came up huge defensively in the win against the Charlotte Hornets Saturday night. Richardson stole the inbound pass and set up James Johnson for the game-tying three-pointer with about 30 seconds left. In addition to the clutch steal, Richardson finished with 17 points, five assists, three rebounds and two blocks... Read More
Wayne Ellington Drops 26 Points In Spot Start
Miami Heat shooting guard Wayne Ellington got the start Saturday night with Goran Dragic (knee) sitting out the win over the Charlotte Hornets. Ellington took over the offensive burden, scoring a team-high 26 points on 10-for-15 shooting with six three-pointers, three assists and a steal in 37 minutes. Ellington has been enjoying a career year... Read More
Kelly Olynyk Seals Win With Clutch Free Throw
Miami Heat forward/center Kelly Olynyk sunk the game-winning free throw with 0.2 seconds left Saturday night against the Charlotte Hornets. Olynyk finished with a double-double of 16 points and 10 rebounds in 24 minutes. Even though he is coming off the bench behind James Johnson, Olynyk has now scored in double digits in nine of... Read More
Hassan Whiteside Has Double-Double In Just 24 Minutes
Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside was limited to under 30 minutes again, but that did not stop him from posting a double-double in Saturday night's win over the Charlotte Hornets. Whiteside posted 10 points and 14 rebounds while also dishing three assists in 24 minutes. Whiteside also did not record a block for the first... Read More
James Johnson Comes Up Huge In Win Saturday
Miami Heat forward James Johnson was key to Miami's win over the Charlotte Hornets Saturday night. Down by five with under a minute left in the game, Johnson scored a driving layup to bring them within three. Then, Josh Richardson stole the inbound pass and Johnson hit the game-tying three-pointer with about 30 seconds left.... Read More
Bradley Beal Still Making His Case For An All-Star Spot
Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal continued his All-Star caliber season in the win over the Detroit Pistons on Friday night. Beal scored 26 points on 7-for-12 shooting with four three-pointers in a team-high 40 minutes. Beal completed his full line with three rebounds, three assists, a steal and a block. Beal is in position... Read More
Kelly Oubre Jr. Continues Hot Stretch
Washington Wizards small forward Kelly Oubre Jr. scored 26 points on 9-for-14 shooting in Friday night's win against the Detroit Pistons, marking his seventh consecutive double-digit scoring effort. The third-year forward has been impressive over that stretch, averaging 16.3 points on 57.4 percent from the field and 52.6 percent from three-point range. Oubre has also... Read More
Otto Porter Bounces Back
Washington Wizards small forward Otto Porter returned to form in Friday night's win over the Detroit Pistons. Porter finished with 16 points, going 4-for-5 from the three-point line, while contributing seven rebounds, three assists, four steals and zero turnovers in 38 minutes. Owners can breathe a sigh of relief as the fifth-year forward was coming into... Read More
D'Angelo Russell Listed As Probable Friday
Brooklyn Nets point guard D'Angelo Russell (knee) has been sidelined since mid-November following knee surgery and is tentatively expected to return Friday night against the Miami Heat. Russell will most likely have a minutes restriction due to the lengthy injury, but his return will bump Spencer Dinwiddie back to the bench. Coach Kenny Atkinson has... Read More
Derrick Rose Officially Returning Thursday
Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Derrick Rose (knee) will make his long-awaited return Thursday night against the Orlando Magic after missing the last two months with a knee injury. The Cavs confirmed Rose will work with the second unit on a minutes restriction Thursday and see how his injury responds. This is good news for Cleveland... Read More
Kyrie Irving Out Thursday, Marcus Smart Starting
Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (illness) will start over the injured point guard Kyrie Irving (shoulder) in Thursday night's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. Irving was questionable coming into the contest with a sore shoulder, but head coach Brad Stevens has decided to be cautious with their star and sit him out Thursday. Smart was... Read More
DeAndre Jordan Out Wednesday As Expected
Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan (ankle) has officially been ruled out for Wednesday night's game against the Denver Nuggets. Jordan's ankle is still bothering him, as the swelling has not subsided, and head coach Doc Rivers has not put a timetable on his return. The Clippers will start forward/center Willie Reed again, while forward... Read More
Jordan Bell Sprains Ankle Minutes Into Game Wednesday
Golden State Warriors forward/center Jordan Bell (ankle) was carted off in a wheelchair Wednesday night against the Chicago Bulls and will not return. Bell went up for a block on Robin Lopez and landed awkwardly on his leg just minutes into the game. X-rays came back negative, so Bell is tentatively diagnosed with a sprained... Read More
Tim Hardaway Jr. Will Come Off The Bench
New York Knicks shooting guard Tim Hardaway Jr. (rest) will return Wednesday night against the Memphis Grizzlies but will come off the bench. The Knicks are sticking with the same starters as last game as they use caution with THJ. Hardaway's return will lower Courtney Lee's usage, while Michael Beasley is expected to rarely see... Read More
Tyler Johnson Will Sit Out Wednesday
Miami Heat guard Tyler Johnson (ankle) will be in street clothes for Wednesday night's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. Johnson suffered an ankle injury Monday against the Chicago Bulls and was doubtful coming into the game. The high-flying forward Derrick Jones will make another start in Johnson's absence but is a risky option for DFS. Instead,... Read More
Kawhi Leonard Out Indefinitely
The San Antonio Spurs have announced forward Kawhi Leonard (quadriceps) is out indefinitely and will miss Wednesday night's contest against the Brooklyn Nets. Leonard's quad has not responded the way the Spurs would have liked, and they are sidelining him for rehabilitation. Head coach Gregg Popovich and the Spurs do expect Leonard to return at... Read More
Trevor Ariza And Gerald Green Suspended Two Games
The Houston Rockets will be without guard/forwards Trevor Ariza and Gerald Green for the next two games following their involvement in Monday night's incident with the Los Angeles Clippers. Notable players James Harden, Chris Paul and Blake Griffin have all avoided discipline from the league. Luc Richard Mbah a Moute is the likely candidate to enter the... Read More
Lonzo Ball Remains Out Wednesday, Unlikely To Play Friday
Los Angeles Lakers point guard Lonzo Ball (knee) will remain on the sideline for Wednesday night's primetime contest against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Ball will miss his second straight game with a knee injury and is in danger of missing a third Friday night against the Indiana Pacers, according to head coach Luke Walton. Tyler... Read More
