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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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Jeremy Lamb And Doug McDermott Questionable Against Heat
Indiana Pacers guards Jeremy Lamb (toe) and Doug McDermott (ankle) are questionable to play against the Miami Heat on Wednesday. Lamb left Monday's game with a sprained toe while McDermott never suited up with an ankle injury. With those two hobbled, Caris Levert and Justin Holiday saw over 30 minutes each in the starting lineup.... Read More
Kendrick Nunn Upgraded To Questionable Wednesday
Miami Heat guard Kendrick Nunn (ankle) is questionable to play Wednesday against the Indiana Pacers. Nunn has missed the past couple games with an ankle injury, but there appears to be a chance he makes his return on Wednesday. It's getting harder and harder for Nunn to fit into the rotation, especially with Goran Dragic... Read More
Victor Oladipo Out Wednesday, Not With Team
Miami Heat guard/forward Victor Oladipo (illness) is still waiting to make his debut and will be out Wednesday against his former team, the Indiana Pacers. Oladipo has been dealing with a head cold and is currently not with the team. Duncan Robinson and Tyler Herro should continue to see big minutes in the rotation until... Read More
Paul George Questionable Tuesday
Los Angeles Clippers guard/forward Paul George (foot) is questionable to play Tuesday against the Orlando Magic. George sat out Monday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks with foot soreness, but may have a chance to play in the second half of a back-to-back. With George out on Monday, the Clippers had four players score 20 points... Read More
Christian Wood Remains Out Monday
Houston Rockets forward/center Christian Wood (illness) will not play Monday against the Memphis Grizzlies. This will be his second straight game missed due to a non-COVID related illness after being listed questionable. Wood's next opportunity to play will come Wednesday against the Brooklyn Nets. Kelly Olynyk got the spot start last game and played well,... Read More
Lonzo Ball Now Doubtful Monday
New Orleans Pelicans guard Lonzo Ball ( hip) is now doubtful to play Monday against the Boston Celtics. Ball was questionable coming into Monday, but after shootaround Ball still did not look like he was in game form. This will likely head to the fifth-straight absence for Ball as we get closer to tip-off. Nickeil... Read More
Doug McDermott Will Sit Against Wizards
Indiana Pacers guard/forward Doug McDermott (ankle) will not play Monday against the Washington Wizards. McDermott was questionable with an ankle injury and was reported to be moving well pregame, but still had some "discoloring" around the area. It sounds like McDermott had some residual swelling which the Pacers medical staff will be cautious with. Jeremy... Read More
Goran Dragic Available To Play Against Knicks
Miami Heat guard Goran Dragic (back) will play Monday against the New York Knicks. Dragic missed the last four games with a back injury, but will finally make his way to the court to help Miami break their six-game losing streak. The arrival of Victor Oladipo (illness) will hurt Dragic's fantasy value, but he and... Read More
LaMarcus Aldridge Will Not Make Nets Debut Monday
Brooklyn Nets forward/center LaMarcus Aldridge (rest) is out Monday against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Aldridge recently signed with the Nets following a buyout, but has not played since March 1st and will slowly get back into game shape before making his debut. It's unclear how much of a role Aldridge will get with a crowded frontcourt,... Read More
Coby White Might Miss Monday
Chicago Bulls guard Coby White (neck) is listed as questionable to play Monday against the Golden State Warriors. White is being listed with left cervical pain which is an area of the neck. It is unclear when this injury was picked up, but White is now in danger of missing Monday. If White were to... Read More
Larry Nance Jr. And Taurean Prince Questionable Monday
Cleveland Cavaliers forwards Larry Nance Jr. (illness) and Taurean Prince (shoulder) are questionable to play Monday against the Utah Jazz. With Jarrett Allen (concussion) already ruled out, the Cavaliers would be very shorthanded in the frontcourt if both Prince and Nance are unable to go. Isaiah Hartenstein is set to make his Cleveland debut and... Read More
Mitchell Robinson Underwent Successful Surgery On Foot
New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (foot) underwent successful surgery on his broken foot, but there is no timetable set for his return. An absolutely brutal break for Robinson who just returned from a broken hand only to break his foot three games later. It's safe to say Robinson will likely be done for the... Read More
Eric Paschall Will Miss Monday Against Bulls
Golden State Warriors forward/center Eric Paschall (wrist) has been ruled out Monday against the Chicago Bulls. Paschall just recently returned from the health and safety protocols, only to pick up a wrist injury in his first game back. Paschall will miss his sixth game out of the past seven, but his absence has not been... Read More
Stephen Curry Upgraded To Probable Monday
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (tailbone) is now listed as probable to play Monday against the Chicago Bulls. Curry has missed the past week and a half with a bruised tailbone, but he "feels good enough to be ready to go tonight". With Curry likely back in the mix, Jordan Poole should shift to... Read More
Bradley Beal Ruled Out Monday Night
Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (hip) will not play Monday against the Indiana Pacers. After dealing with a foot injury, Beal took a hard fall on his hip in Saturday's game and was questionable coming into Monday. With Washington entering a back-to-back set, it makes sense Beal is getting the night off. Jerome Robinson will... Read More
Fantasy Basketball Category Streamers - Week 14
Now the dust has settled and we will see a ton of the same faces in new places after a crazy trade deadline. The buyout market also created some interesting situations with the rich getting richer in the NBA. With a bunch of teams with new identities, let's see how we can navigate the streaming... Read More
Stephen Curry Practiced Fully Sunday, Questionable Monday
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (tailbone) is questionable to play Monday against the Chicago Bulls. Curry has not played since March 17th after taking a hard fall to his tailbone, but practiced fully on Sunday and has a chance to make his return Monday. This is great news for Curry and would like be... Read More
De'Andre Hunter Ruled Out Sunday
Atlanta Hawks forward De'Andre Hunter (knee) will not play Sunday against the Denver Nuggets. Hunter recently returned from a lengthy knee injury and is experiencing knee soreness, missing the past two games. It is possible Hunter may have returned too soon which made his knee flare up. Regardless, Hunter's absence should lead to another start... Read More
Wendell Carter Jr. And Otto Porter Jr. To Make Debut Sunday
Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. and forward Otto Porter Jr. are no longer listed on the injury report and available to play Sunday against the Los Angeles Lakers. Carter and Porter were just sent over in a trade this past week and could both be in line for big minutes immediately. Porter was rumored... Read More
Christian Wood Questionable On Monday
Houston Rockets forward/center Christian Wood (illness) is questionable to play Monday against the Memphis Grizzlies. Wood missed their last game with an ankle injury and now is dealing with an illness, putting his availability in question. Newly acquired Kelly Olynyk played very well in Wood's absence and would likely gain another start if Wood were... Read More
Aron Baynes Starting On Sunday
With Kyle Lowry (foot) out, the Toronto Raptors will push Aron Baynes into the starting lineup against the Portland Trail Blazers. This is likely a move to match Jusuf Nurkic and Enes Kanter on the boards given their size compared to Chris Boucher. Regardless, Boucher's fantasy managers have to feel a little frustrated as he... Read More
Jusuf Nurkic Will Continue Minutes Limit Sunday
Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic will be limited to 20 minutes again Sunday against the Toronto Raptors. Nurkic just came back from both wrist and calf injuries so this is to be expected. Nurkic will play five minutes per quarter as he gets into game shape. This is good news for Enes Kanter and... Read More
Kyle Lowry Late Scratch With Foot Soreness
Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (foot) will not play Sunday against the Portland Trail Blazers. There was no indication Lowry was dealing with this injury, but the Raptors are entering a back-to-back set so it could just be precautionary. With Lowry out, Fred VanVleet should see the majority of the ball-handling. Gary Trent Jr., Rodney... Read More
Seth Curry And Danny Green Questionable Thursday
Philadelphia 76ers guards Seth Curry (ankle) and Danny Green (hip) are both questionable to play Thursday against the Los Angeles Lakers. Curry has missed the past three games with an ankle sprain, but the hip injury is new for Green and was likely picked up in their win against Golden State on Tuesday. If Curry... Read More
Dennis Smith Jr. Questionable Against Nets
Detroit Pistons guard Dennis Smith Jr. (back) is listed as questionable to play Friday against the Brooklyn Nets. With the departure of Delon Wright, Smith has a clear pathway to big minutes as the starting point guard, but is being hampered by a back injury. Smith is worth a look in most leagues, but if... Read More
Hamidou Diallo Listed As Probable Friday
Detroit Pistons guard Hamidou Diallo (groin) is listed as probable to play Friday against the Brooklyn Nets. Diallo getting closer and closer to a return and may make his Pistons debut on Friday if all goes well leading up to tip-off. Diallo is expected make an immediate impact and see a sizable role with his... Read More
Marcus Morris Sr. Late Addition To Injury Report
Los Angeles Clippers forward Marcus Morris Sr. (calf) is now questionable to play Thursday against the San Antonio Spurs. Morris popped up late and is dealing with a right calf contusion. With Kawhi Leonard (foot) already out, the Clippers will be shorthanded Thursday. If Morris sits, Nicolas Batum, Luke Kennard and Terrance Mann should all... Read More
Kawhi Leonard Will Not Play Thursday
Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (foot) is out Thursday against the San Antonio Spurs. Leonard is dealing with a sore right foot, but the Clippers are in the second half of a back-to-back so it could end up being a rest day. Regardless, given his injury history and foot/leg issues, this is something to... Read More
Derrick Rose Still Out Thursday
New York Knicks guard Derrick Rose (conditioning) will remain out Thursday against the Washington Wizards. Rose has been cleared to join the team and return to the court, but will remain out as he works on regaining his conditioning. Rose has not played since March 2nd so it may take a few days for him... Read More
Nerlens Noel Out Against Washington
New York Knicks center Nerlens Noel (shoulder) is out Thursday against the Washington Wizards. Noel was actually listed as probable on the injury report, but does not feel good enough to play his usual role. Mitchell Robinson will likely jump into the starting lineup which is likely to be a permanent role after he catches... Read More
