Brooklyn Nets center DeAndre Jordan and forward/center Nicolas Claxton (shoulder) will not be participating in the upcoming NBA restart. That means thatJarrett Allen is basically the only center on the roster. The organization is expected to bring in a veteran big man before the action starts later this month. Thirty-three-year-old center Amir Johnson is reportedly a prime target for the team, according to Marc Stein. He last played with the Philadelphia 76ers in 2018-2019. Johnson averaged 3.9 ...

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Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee) will not play against the Trail Blazers on Sunday due to left knee soreness. As a result, Amir Johnson will move into the starting lineup. This will be Johnson's second start of the season, but he is not much of a DFS option in the late slate of games besides being a punt play as it is unlikely he will see much time on the court. Mike Muscala and [...]

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Philadelphia 76ers forward/center Amir Johnson is expected to draw the start at center on Saturday. Head coach Brett Brown confirmed on Friday that Joel Embiid (eye) will not play in Game 1 versus the Miami Heat. There is a chance that Embiid does return during this series. Johnson is expected to join the starting five, while Ersan Ilyasova and Richaun Holmes will see increased playing time off the bench. DFS players are going to want to target either Ilyasova or Holmes for this contest. Johnson[...]

This article references Amir Johnson and more! Philadelphia 76ers forward/center Amir Johnson (illness) has been ruled out of Thursday's game against the Boston Celtics. This is the Sixers only game of the week, so Johnson will have plenty of time to rest up. The Sixers don't play again until Monday against the Toronto Raptors. Joel Embiid is healthy, so Johnson would've seen less minutes regardless. Richaun Holmes will see extra minutes with Johnson inactive on Thursday. Holmes is worth considering as a streaming option with Johnson ruled o[...]Keep on reading: Amir Johnson Ruled Out Thursday

This article references Amir Johnson and more! Philadelphia 76ers forward/center Amir Johnson will draw the start for Joel Embiid (rest) against the Chicago Bulls on Monday. Johnson is posting 7.5 points, 3.8 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.5 steals in 20.3 minutes in his four previous starts this season. Richaun Holmes is a much better fantasy option against the Bulls, but Johnson will see some playing time as well. Holmes is worth adding right now, especially with both Embiid and Trevor Booker (ankle) inactive.Keep on reading: Amir Johnson Will Start Against Bulls

This article references Alex Len, Amir Johnson, Andre Drummond, Anthony Davis, Brook Lopez, Channing Frye, David Lee, DeAndre Jordan, DeMarcus Cousins, Dwight Howard, Dwight Powell, Enes Kanter, Frank Kaminsky, Gorgui Dieng, Greg Monroe, Hassan Whiteside, JaVale McGee, Jon Leuer, Jonas Valanciunas, Kosta Koufos, Kyle O'Quinn, LaMarcus Aldridge, Marc Gasol, Marcin Gortat, Marreese Speights, Mason Plumlee, Mike Muscala, Myles Turner, Nikola Jokic, Nikola Vucevic, Robin Lopez, Rudy Gobert, Ryan Anderson, Serge Ibaka, Steven Adams, Taj Gibson, Tristan Thompson, Willie Cauley-Stein, Zach Randolph and more! Most Big Guy players don't get enough love unless they’re superstars like Anthony Davis or drama queens like Dwight Howard. I always draft my primary Center a couple rounds too late, but there are some consistent performers and sleepers in those 5th and 6th round picks if you draft wisely. It’s worth checking out lower tiered players as well, that way you have a backup plan in the event that your roster is a dumpster fire by mid-season. All positional eligibility is based on Fantrax leagu[...]Keep on reading: Fantasy Basketball Tiered Rankings - Center

This article references Amir Johnson and more! Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens has made an interesting lineup move for Game 5 against the Wizards. He's decided to leave forward/center Amir Johnson in the starting lineup, but he won't see a bunch of minutes. Tonight, Johnson should play roughly 12 minutes, and it will be hard to trust him for any fantasy value despite him starting. The starting five are Isaiah Thomas, Avery Bradley, Jae Crowder, Johnson and Al Horford for Game 5.Keep on reading: Amir Johnson Remains In Starting Lineup