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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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Ben McLemore Will Be Available Against Pistons
Houston Rockets guard/forward Ben McLemore (ankle) is available to play Friday against the Detroit Pistons. McLemore will make his return to the court after a two-game absence, but will have a ton of competition for minutes with the Rockets getting healthier. With John Wall (knee) back in action, Kevin Porter Jr. will be the main... Read More
OG Anunoby Officially Back Against Jazz
Toronto Raptors forward OG Anunoby will start Friday against the Utah Jazz after being removed from the league's COVID-19 health and safety protocols. Anunoby has not played since Feb. 26 and will likely be eased back into the rotation given the lengthy absence. We have seen multiple players take some time to get back in a... Read More
John Wall Will Start Friday
Houston Rockets point guard John Wall (knee) will start Friday against the Detroit Pistons. Wall will be returning from a five-game absence and is likely to resume his regular role, but may see a dip in minutes given his injury history. Wall's return will push the red-hot Kevin Porter Jr. to the bench, decreasing his... Read More
Davis Bertans Out At Least Two Weeks With Calf Strain
Washington Wizards forward/center Davis Bertans (calf) will be sidelined for the next two weeks after an MRI revealed a calf strain in his right leg. Bertans left Thursday's game against the Utah Jazz with tightness and never returned. This is shaping up to be a lost season for Bertans after a breakout campaign last year.... Read More
Terrence Ross And Michael Carter-Williams Both Out Friday
Orlando Magic guards Terrence Ross (knee) and Michael Carter-Williams (illness) will not play Friday against the Brooklyn Nets. Both players were questionable Friday, as well as Thursday, but neither player will play in the back-to-back set. Chasson Randle got the spot start at point guard and will likely do so again while Dwayne Bacon should... Read More
JaVale McGee Pops Up On Injury Report With Illness
Cleveland Cavaliers center JaVale McGee (illness) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the San Antonio Spurs. McGee must have came down with the illness some time today and there have been no indication this is COVID-19 related. McGee was starting the pick up extra minutes here and there, but was not a serious... Read More
Kelly Oubre Jr. Upgraded To Questionable Friday
Golden State Warriors forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (foot) is now questionable to play Friday against the Memphis Grizzlies. Oubre was doubtful coming into today, but has now been upgraded to questionable as he works through a right foot sprain. With Stephen Curry (tailbone) doubtful, the Warriors will need to heavily lean on Draymond Green and... Read More
Cody Zeller Ruled Out Ahead Of Saturday
Charlotte Hornets center Cody Zeller (shoulder) will not play Saturday against the Los Angeles Clippers. Zeller was pulled from Wednesday's game after dealing with shoulder soreness and is now being ruled out over a day in advance. This does not bode well for Zeller's availability moving forward, but it does bode well for P.J. Washington.... Read More
Trevor Ariza Available To Play Friday
Newly acquired Miami Heat forward Trevor Ariza will be available to play Friday night against the Indiana Pacers. Ariza has not played at all this season because of the league's COVID-19 health and safety protocols and was taking up a roster spot on the Oklahoma City Thunder, but he could be in line for some valuable... Read More
Marc Gasol Remains Sidelined On Thursday
Los Angeles Lakers center Marc Gasol is out against the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday. Gasol has not played since before the All-Star break while in the league's COVID-19 health and safety protocols, but he should be somewhat near a return as players have been typically out for about two weeks, on average, due to the league's... Read More
Theo Maledon And Luguentz Dort Questionable Against Hawks
Oklahoma City Thunder guards Theo Maledon (thumb) and Luguentz Dort (toe) are questionable to play Thursday against the Atlanta Hawks. Maledon returned Tuesday from a one-game absence due to a sprained ankle and played 32 minutes, but picked up a thumb injury on his off hand. Dort, on the other hand, has now missed two... Read More
Darius Bazley Out Again Thursday
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Darius Bazley (shoulder) will not play Thursday against the Atlanta Hawks. Bazley has missed the past few games with a nagging shoulder injury, but there have not been many details surrounding how he suffered the injury. Regardless, Bazley's absence has lead to Aleksej Pokusevski entering the starting lineup. "Poku" has been... Read More
Jimmy Butler Good To Go Against Memphis
Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (ankle) will play and start Wednesday night against the Memphis Grizzlies. Butler turned his ankle in the win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday and was questionable coming into the contest. Despite this, Butler will resume his regular starting role on Wednesday and will likely not have any restrictions. If... Read More
Harry Giles III Earns Probable Tag Thursday
Portland Trail Blazers forward/center Harry Giles III (calf) is listed as probable to play Thursday against the New Orleans Pelicans. Giles has not played since February 14th and will likely be eased back into the lineup given the nature of calf injuries. Giles is likely suited best on your waiver wire, but he was a... Read More
Ben McLemore Remains Sidelined With Ankle Injury
Houston Rockets guard Ben McLemore (ankle) has been ruled out Wednesday against the Golden State Warriors. McLemore missed the first leg of the back-to-back as well and Kevin Porter Jr. was given a ton of minutes. With Victor Oladipo (rest) out as well, Porter should see huge usage in the backcourt Wednesday. The good news... Read More
Dorian Finney-Smith Not With The Team Wednesday
Dallas Mavericks forward Dorian Finney-Smith (personal) will not play Wednesday night against the Los Angeles Clippers. Finney-Smith is away with the team due to the birth of his child earlier in the day and was doubtful coming into the contest. Tim Hardaway Jr. figures to see the spot start and get more run than usual... Read More
Serge Ibaka Out Again Wednesday Night
Los Angeles Clippers forward/center Serge Ibaka (back) will miss his second straight game Wednesday against the Dallas Mavericks. Ibaka has been dealing with lower back tightness which can be troublesome to play through, but it should not be a long-term absence. Ivica Zubac got the spot start Monday and came up with a 15-point, 11-rebound... Read More
C.J. McCollum Will Be On A Minutes Limit Tuesday
Portland Trail Blazers guard C.J. McCollum (foot) will be on a minutes limit Tuesday against the New Orleans Pelicans. Head coach Terry Stotts did note it will not be a "hard" minutes restriction, but McCollum won't hit his normal 34 minutes per game average. With McCollum back, Gary Trent Jr. should see a huge hit... Read More
Semi Ojeleye Starting On Tuesday
Boston Celtics forward Semi Ojeleye will get the start with Tristan Thompson out Tuesday against the Utah Jazz. Ojeleye as a starter this season is averaging 10.2 points on 45.7 percent shooting and 4.5 rebounds in 27.2 minutes per game. Ojeleye has also knocked down 2.6 threes on 44.4 percent shooting as a starter. Ojeleye is... Read More
Elfrid Payton Officially Out Against Sixers
New York Knicks point guard Elfrid Payton (hamstring) will not play Tuesday against the Philadelphia 76ers. Payton was doubtful to play the second half of a back-to-back set after missing Monday so this comes at no surprise. The Knicks will be very shorthanded Tuesday with Derrick Rose (health and safety protocols) and Austin Rivers (personal)... Read More
Clint Capela And Onyeka Okongwu Out Tuesday
Atlanta Hawks centers Clint Capela (heel) and Onyeka Okongwu (groin) will not play Tuesday against the Houston Rockets. Both players were game-time decisions so they should return to play sooner rather than later. John Collins should shift over to the five with Danilo Gallinari getting another spot start in the absence of Capela. Collins and... Read More
Davis Bertans And Raul Neto Cleared To Play Monday
Washington Wizards forward/center Davis Bertans (calf) and guard Raul Neto (rib) will both play Monday against the Milwaukee Bucks. Both Bertans and Neto were game-time decisions, but felt good enough to play after going through their pregame routines. Neto will remain in the backup point guard role while Bertans will remain the stretch four off... Read More
Clint Capela Listed As Questionable Tuesday
Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela (heel) is questionable to play Tuesday against the Houston Rockets. Capela has been dealing with some heel pain lately, but the good news is this is not the same foot that gave Capela problems last season. Capela has missed two games due to the ailment, but both were the second... Read More
Justise Winslow Resting Monday
Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward Justise Winslow (rest) will not play Monday against the Phoenix Suns. Winslow is sitting out the second end of a back-to-back as the Grizzlies are taking a cautious approach with the former Duke Blue Devil. Winslow's absence could lead to Grayson Allen being back into the rotation. Dillon Brooks, De'Anthony Melton and... Read More
Danuel House Jr. Upgraded To Questionable Tuesday
Houston Rockets forward Danuel House Jr. (knee) is now questionable Tuesday against the Atlanta Hawks. House has missed the last four games with a knee contusion so the questionable tag is a it promising. With House on the sidelines, Sterling Brown has been starting, but it has been Kenyon Martin Jr. breaking out off the... Read More
John Wall Expected Back Soon
Houston Rockets point guard John Wall (knee) is out Tuesday against the Atlanta Hawks but is expected back "soon." Wall will miss his fourth straight game as he deals with soreness in his left knee. The Rockets expect him back soon, but that could mean anything from a couple games to a couple weeks. Wall... Read More
Christian Wood Upgraded To Doubtful Tuesday
Houston Rockets forward/center Christian Wood (ankle) has been upgraded to doubtful Tuesday against the Atlanta Hawks. Not the best news, but this is a start as it has been six weeks since Wood has been listed something other than "out" on the injury report. The Rockets have been saying Wood is nearing a return and... Read More
Fantasy Basketball Category Streamers - Week 12
It's been a long two weeks after making through a bit of a disappointing All-Star weekend, but we are now nearing the trade deadline and should be in store for more excitement sooner rather than later. After just three games in the past two weeks, the Los Angeles Lakers headline as the only team with... Read More
Austin Rivers Available To Play Monday
New York Knicks guard Austin Rivers (personal) will be available to play Monday against the Brooklyn Nets. Rivers has not played since February 13th due to the birth of his child, but should make his return on Monday. Derrick Rose (health and safety protocols) has already been ruled out while Elfrid Payton (hamstring) is doubtful... Read More
Elfrid Payton Doubtful, Derrick Rose Out Monday
New York Knicks guards Elfrid Payton (hamstring) and Derrick Rose (health and safety protocols are both likely sitting Monday against the Brooklyn Nets. Rose has not played in nearly two weeks and may have tested positive for COVID-19 at some point over that stretch. For now, he has no timetable for a return. For Payton,... Read More
