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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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Jusuf Nurkic Plans To Play Friday
Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic (wrist, calf) is out Thursday against the Miami Heat, but plans to play Friday against the Orlando Magic. Nurkic has been recovering from a fractured wrist he sustained on January 14th and could have returned earlier, but picked up a calf injury while ramping up his conditioning. This is... Read More
Jimmy Butler And Goran Dragic Out Thursday
Miami Heat guard/forward Jimmy Butler (illness) and guard Goran Dragic (back) have been ruled out Thursday against the Portland Trail Blazers. Butler likely picked up the illness sometime Thursday and does not feel well enough to play while Dragic will miss his third straight game due to a lower back injury. With the trade from... Read More
Draymond Green Questionable With Illness
Golden State Warriors forward/center Draymond Green (illness) is questionable to play Thursday against the Sacramento Kings. This is most likely a non-COVID related illness given the chance Green is active, but something to keep an eye on. If Green is unable to go on Thursday, Kevon Looney, Eric Paschall and Juan Toscano-Anderson should all see... Read More
Kemba Walker Not Listed On Injury Report Wednesday
Boston Celtics guard Kemba Walker (rest) should resume his normal role Wednesday against the Milwaukee Bucks. This comes at no surprise as Walker was just getting a rest day during a back-to-back set on Monday. With Walker back, Jeff Teague will gravitate back to the bench. The Celtics have another back-to-back on Friday and Saturday.... Read More
Danilo Gallinari Officially Questionable Wednesday
Atlanta Hawks forward Danilo Gallinari (knee) has been listed as questionable to play Wednesday against the Sacramento Kings. Gallinari picked up a left knee contusion in Monday's blown loss and sat out the entirety of the fourth quarter. Gallinari has had injury issues earlier this season and could be held out as a precaution. If... Read More
Tristan Thompson Remains Out Wednesday
Boston Celtics forward/center Tristan Thompson (health and safety protocols) will not play Wednesday against the Milwaukee Bucks. It has been a week since Thompson entered the league's health and safety protocols, so we should be anticipating his return sooner rather than later. However, Thompson has been involved in trade talks with the deadline this week... Read More
Fantasy Basketball Category Streamers - Week 13
After all the March Madness we have seen this past weekend, the NBA trade deadline and fantasy playoffs loom in the distance. Those looking for a playoff push can't afford to be frugal with their acquisitions, but it could also help to see how the trade deadline shapes up and pick up the pieces from... Read More
Marc Gasol Out Sunday And Possibly More
Los Angeles Lakers center Marc Gasol (conditioning) will not play Sunday against the Phoenix Suns. Gasol is still recovering from COVID-19 and is "wiped out". Head coach Frank Vogel noted Gasol could be out for a few games as he ramps up his conditioning. With Gasol still out, Damian Jones has been starting, but the... Read More
Landry Shamet Out For Rest Of Game Sunday
Brooklyn Nets guard Landry Shamet (ankle) will miss the remainder of Sunday's game against the Washington Wizards. Shamet suffered an ankle sprain during the game and immediately went to the locker room before being ruled out. Given the severity of ankle sprains, Shamet could be looking at a lengthy absence or end up recovering in... Read More
LaMelo Ball Likely Out For Year With Fractured Wrist
Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (wrist) is likely out for the season after suffering a fracture in his right wrist. Ball took a hard fall onto his wrist on Saturday and was originally listed as probable to play on Monday. After further testing, it was revealed Ball hurt his wrist much worse than originally anticipated.... Read More
Giannis Antetokounmpo Doubtful To Play Monday
Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) is listed as doubtful to play Monday against the Indiana Pacers. Antetokounmpo is being listed with a knee sprain and the Bucks do not have a back-to-back so this could end up being worrisome for fantasy managers. Bobby Portis and newly acquired P.J. Tucker are next in line for... Read More
Patrick Beverley And Serge Ibaka Ruled Out Monday
Los Angeles Clippers guard Patrick Beverley (knee) and forward/center Serge Ibaka (back) have both been ruled out Monday against the Atlanta Hawks. Both players are looking like lengthy absences with their injuries given they were ruled out more than a day in advance. Beverley's absence has lead to Reggie Jackson starting, but he is an... Read More
Immanuel Quickley In, Elfrid Payton Out Sunday
New York Knicks guard Immanuel Quickley (ankle) will play, but guard Elfrid Payton (hamstring) will remain out Sunday against the Philadelphia 76ers. With Payton still nursing his nagging hamstring injury, Quickley will likely start as the primary ball handler. Quickley's return should also take some opportunities away from Alec Burks.
Ben Simmons Playing On Sunday
Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward Ben Simmons (knee) will play Sunday against the New York Knicks. Simmons sat out Saturday's game with a sore knee despite being listed as probable to play. This could have been more of a cautionary rest day as the Sixers are finishing up their back-to-back set and Simmons is good to go... Read More
Immanuel Quickley And Elfrid Payton Game-Time Decisions
New York Knicks guards Immanuel Quickley (ankle) and Elfrid Payton (hamstring) are game-time decisions against the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday. Both Quickley and Payton were questionable coming into the day, but will need to go through their pregame workouts to see if they are cleared. If both remain out, Alec Burks will likely get another... Read More
Mitchell Robinson Now Expected To Play Sunday
New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (hand) is expected to make his return to the court Sunday against the Philadelphia 76ers. Robinson was looking like a game-time decision, but after a good pregame workout, head coach Tom Thibodeau said Robinson is likely to play. Barring any setback, Robinson should play for the first time since... Read More
Terry Rozier And LaMelo Ball Probable To Play Monday
Charlotte Hornets guards Terry Rozier (hip) and LaMelo Ball (wrist) are both listed as probable ahead of Monday's game against the San Antonio Spurs. Both Rozier and Ball took some hard falls near the end of Saturday's loss to the Los Angeles Clippers, but appear to have come away with nothing more but some soreness.... Read More
Cody Zeller Out For Second Straight Game Monday
Charlotte Hornets center Cody Zeller (shoulder) will not play Monday against the San Antonio Spurs. Zeller will miss his second straight game as he is dealing with shoulder bursitis. This has paved the way for Bismack Biyombo to start and jump back on the fantasy radar as a decent source of rebounds and blocks. P.J.... Read More
Jeff Green Available To Play Against Washington
Brooklyn Nets forward/center Jeff Green (shoulder) will play Sunday against the Washington Wizards. Green is dealing with a sore right shoulder, but earned a probable tag ahead of the game and was expected to play from the beginning. This is his shooting shoulder so it will be worth watching to see if Green's play is... Read More
Blake Griffin To Make Nets Debut Sunday
Brooklyn Nets forward/center Blake Griffin (knee, conditioning) is expected to play Sunday against the Washington Wizards. Griffin signed with the Nets a couple weeks ago and has been ramping up his conditioning and rehab of his knee before being cleared to play. That will finally come Sunday, but Griffin is also expected to be under... Read More
JaVale McGee Expected To Play Sunday
Cleveland Cavaliers center JaVale McGee (illness) is expected to play Sunday against the Toronto Raptors. McGee missed the last game with a non-COVID illness and was questionable coming into the contest before being upgraded to probable. McGee has been playing well lately with Kevin Love (calf) experiencing a setback and should slide back into his... Read More
Mitchell Robinson Game-Time Decision Sunday
New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (hand) is a game-time decision to play Sunday against the Philadelphia 76ers. Robinson was questionable coming into the day and has a metal plate in his surgically repaired hand. Robinson looks on track to play, but is just waiting for the final confirmation from the medical staff. If Robinson... Read More
Patrick Beverley Remains Sidelined Saturday
Los Angeles Clippers guard Patrick Beverley (knee) will miss his fourth straight game on Saturday against the Charlotte Hornets. Beverley has been dealing with knee soreness and did not travel with the team for their most recent road trip. Reggie Jackson will likely get another spot start and has been hit-or-miss in the starting lineup.... Read More
Serge Ibaka Questionable To Play Saturday
Los Angeles Clippers forward/center Serge Ibaka (back) is questionable to play Saturday against the Charlotte Hornets. Ibaka has picked up the questionable tag three games in a row now, but has missed the last two as he recovers from a nagging back injury. If Ibaka is unable to go, Ivica Zubac becomes a must-start, especially... Read More
Rudy Gobert Playing Against Raptors
Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert (hip) is available to start on Friday against the Toronto Raptors. Gobert was a game-time decision after suffering a hip contusion on Thursday, but he should see his normal starting role on Friday. If Gobert were to suffer a setback of any kind, Derrick Favors is the next man up,... Read More
Rudy Gobert Considered A Game-Time Decision Friday
Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert (hip) is a game-time decision Friday against the Toronto Raptors. Gobert was questionable after suffering a left hip contusion in Thursday's loss to the Washington Wizards. Gobert's absence would leave a huge hole in Utah's defense, especially after dropping four out of their last six games. If Gobert is unable... Read More
Jeremy Lamb Available To Play Against Miami
Indiana Pacers guard/forward Jeremy Lamb (knee) is available to play off the bench on Friday against the Miami Heat. Lamb has missed the past three games while dealing with soreness in his surgically repaired knee, but will make his return on Friday. Lamb significantly cooled down lately and was playing in the mid-teens off the... Read More
Kelly Oubre Jr. Starting Against Memphis
Golden State Warriors forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (foot) is starting Friday against the Memphis Grizzlies after being listed as questionable. Oubre was actually doubtful to play at one point, but is now miraculously playing through a right foot sprain on Friday. Oubre and company with have to shoulder a heavy burden without Stephen Curry (tailbone).... Read More
Stephen Curry Out Friday And Doubtful Saturday
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (tailbone) has been ruled out Friday against the Memphis Grizzlies and is in danger of missing Saturday's game as well. Curry is "still very sore" according to head coach Steve Kerr after taking a hard fall in Wednesday's game. Tailbone injuries typically last 1-3 games given the pain tolerance... Read More
Andre Iguodala Has Been Ruled Out Friday
Miami Heat forward Andre Iguodala (hip) will sit out Friday against the Indiana Pacers. Iguodala will miss his second straight game after leaving Tuesday with a hip injury. Iguodala's absence could open the door for newly acquired Trevor Ariza to step in and earn meaningful minutes right away. Ariza's conditioning is always a factor as... Read More
