Lonnie Walker IV Back On The Injury Report

Brooklyn Nets guard Lonnie Walker IV (illness) is questionable for Saturday's matchup against the Charlotte Hornets. The 25-year-old has been under the weather of late. However, despite still dealing with obvious congestion and other symptoms, he has averaged 20 points in the last two games. Nonetheless, Cam Thomas (ankle, foot) will finally return on Saturday […]

Phoenix NASCAR Algorithm-Predicted Finishing Order (Premium Content)

All other NASCAR Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. We're on to race number four of the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series season as the Shriners Children's 500 is set to take place on Sunday afternoon from Phoenix Raceway! Phoenix is the site of NASCAR's Championship races, so teams put a major focus […]

Walker Kessler Will Play Versus Denver

Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (foot) will play on Saturday against the Denver Nuggets. He missed the last four games with a sprained right foot. However, the 2022 No. 22 overall pick is good to go. Walker has had a down season compared to his rookie campaign, averaging 8.5 points and 7.4 rebounds. But he's […]

Noah Gragson Will Likely Disappoint at Phoenix Despite Being Fast in Qualifying

One name that was a surprise in the second round of qualifying at Phoenix Raceway on Saturday afternoon was Noah Gragson. Fresh off of his sixth-place run at Las Vegas last weekend, Gragson went out and qualified 7th for this weekend's Shriners Children's 500 at Phoenix. It was especially surprising considering Gragson was just 26th-fastest […]

Phoenix NASCAR Qualifying Results and Starting Lineup

On Saturday afternoon, the NASCAR Cup Series held the qualifying session for this weekend's Shriners Children's 500 at Phoenix Raceway. This qualifying session consisted of two rounds. One noteworthy item: Josh Berry got loose during his qualifying run and hit the wall. The team said they will be fixing the primary car for the race […]

Day'Ron Sharpe Will Suit Up Against Charlotte

Brooklyn Nets center Day'Ron Sharpe (wrist) is cleared to return for Saturday's game in Charlotte. The 22-year-old tweaked his wrist in Monday's matchup with the Memphis Grizzlies. As a result, he missed subsequent encounters against the 76ers and Pistons. Sharpe has averaged 7.3 points and 6.7 boards during the 2023-24 campaign. Although those numbers are […]

Cam Thomas To Return On Saturday Night

Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas (ankle, foot) will play on Saturday against Charlotte. The 22-year-old has averaged a career-high 20.9 points this season, a significant upgrade from the 2022-23 campaign. Unfortunately, he's missed several stretches throughout the year due to various injuries. However, Thomas will be back, and although he may see less work in […]

Don’t Expect Much From Justin Haley This Weekend at Phoenix

Justin Haley is one of the fun underdog stories this season, as he joins Rick Ware Racing in an attempt to bring that organization up from the depths of lower tier race team. However, don't expect much from Haley and this No. 51 Ford this weekend at Phoenix Raceway. In practice on Friday, Haley was […]

James Harden Active On Saturday

Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden (shoulder) will play on Saturday versus Chicago. He carried a questionable designation heading into this one because of a strained left shoulder. But the injury won't be enough to keep him out of the lineup versus the Bulls. The 34-year-old has averaged 17.7 points, 8.3 assists, and 5.1 boards […]

Kawhi Leonard Available Versus The Bulls

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (groin) will suit up for Saturday's game against Chicago. The 32-year-old has had an MVP-caliber season, averaging 24.1 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 1.8 steals. While those numbers are impressive, he has missed just five games this season, which is even more appreciated by fantasy managers. That said, the Clippers […]

Paul George Cleared To Meet Chicago

Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul George (knee) will play on Saturday against Chicago. The veteran logged 36 minutes on Tuesday versus Milwaukee. However, he dealt with some knee soreness, although the few days off were enough to get him healthy. Of course, George is a must-start in all fantasy formats. But the Clippers play again […]

Paul Cotter A Game-Time Call Saturday

Vegas Golden Knights forward Paul Cotter (undisclosed) is considered a game-time decision for Saturday's matchup against Detroit. The 24-year-old is dealing with an unspecified ailment and could be unavailable for only the second time this season. It's been a good campaign for Cotter, with a career-high 22 points (seven goals, 15 assists) in 62 games. […]

Darcy Kuemper Available On Saturday

Washington Capitals goaltender Darcy Kuemper (illness) is expected to be in the lineup on Saturday against Chicago. He missed Thursday's clash with Pittsburgh due to an illness but is reportedly recovered well enough to back up Charlie Lindgren on Saturday. Lindgren is coming off his fourth shutout of the season and has outplayed Kuemper in […]

Mitchell Marner Unavailable On Saturday

Toronto Maple Leafs right wing Mitchell Marner won't play on Saturday against St. Louis due to a lower-body injury. The prolific winger will be out of the lineup for the second time this season. Marner leads the Maple Leafs with 51 assists and has also contributed 25 goals in 62 games. His absence will bring […]

Mikey Anderson Remains Out On Saturday

Los Angeles Kings defenseman Mikey Anderson (upper body) wore a full-contact jersey Saturday morning but isn't yet ready to rejoin the action against Dallas. Saturday's contest will mark his eighth consecutive absence. Anderson has made 55 appearances with the Kings in 2023-24, recording 15 points (one goal, 14 assists). His best attributes come out defensively, […]

Adrian Kempe A Game-Time Call Saturday

Los Angeles Kings forward Adrian Kempe (upper body) is considered a game-time decision for Saturday's contest against Dallas. He could be back in action after missing five games with an upper-body issue. Kings head coach Jim Hiller has mentioned Kempe as "definitely a possibility" for the game. Getting him back would be a massive boost […]

Hampus Lindholm Returns To Bruins Lineup Saturday

Boston Bruins defenseman Hampus Lindholm (lower body) will return to the lineup on Saturday against Pittsburgh. He will end a nine-game absence and replace Parker Wotherspoon. Lindholm is a big piece for Boston's top four, but the 30-year-old Swedish blue-liner hasn't had much offensive success this season. He has registered 19 points (one goal, 18 […]

Blake Snell Has Strong Preference To Join Angels

Free-agent left-hander Blake Snell has a "strong preference" to join the Los Angeles Angels, according to ESPN's Buster Olney. "I'm hearing that Blake Snell's preference -- strong preference -- is to go to the Angels," Olney said during Thursday's edition of the Baseball Tonight podcast. "There [has] been back-and-forth with that team. That's where I […]

Justin Steele Gets Opening Day Nod

Chicago Cubs left-hander Justin Steele has been announced as the Opening Day starter, as per skipper Craig Counsell. It's the first Opening Day start for Steele as he looks to build on a season that saw him enter the NL Cy Young conversation. The 28-year-old worked to a 3.06 ERA across 30 starts, posting an […]

Zach Plesac Optioned To The Minors

The Los Angeles Angels have optioned right-hander Zach Plesac to the minors. The former Cleveland Guardians starter entered camp as a rotation candidate or even a long reliever but it appears his 2024 campaign will begin with Triple-A Salt Lake. It's been a rather unfortunate fall from grace for the 29-year-old who impressed with a […]

Oswald Peraza Shut Down For 6-8 Weeks

New York Yankees infielder Oswald Peraza will be shut down for the next six to eight weeks with a subscapularis strain in his right shoulder. The 23-year-old went for imaging on his shoulder as he was feeling consistent discomfort while throwing and it turns out he will miss a significant amount of time. It was […]

Emmet Sheehan To Begin Season On Injured List

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Emmet Sheehan is going to begin the season on the injured list, according to manager Dave Roberts. Sheehan has been dealing with general soreness this spring and seemingly will not begin the season in the Dodgers' rotation. The 24-year-old got into 13 games with the Dodgers in the 2023 season, working […]

Browns Trade For Jerry Jeudy

The Cleveland Browns are sending a 2024 fifth-pick and 2024 sixth-round pick in exchange for Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Cleveland reportedly tried to trade for the former first-rounder at the trade deadline during the 2023 campaign, so they now get their target. After posting 972 receiving yards and […]

NASCAR Xfinity Series: DraftKings DFS Preview for Phoenix Call811.com Every Dig. Every Time. 200 (3/9/24)

The NASCAR Xfinity Series heads to Phoenix this weekend. Last week, Cup Series driver John Hunter Nemechek dipped down to the series and earned the victory at Las Vegas. He's in the field again this week, so can he make it two victories in a row? William Byron also makes the trip down to Xfinity […]

Expert NBA DFS Picks for DraftKings and FanDuel (3/9/24)

It's time for another glorious Saturday slate in the NBA. We have been gifted with a solid six-game slate tonight, highlighted by a great DFS matchup (Mavericks-Pistons) and what should be an exciting real-life matchup (Celtics-Suns). We also have Victor Wembanyama out again, which means Zach Collins and everyone else on the Spurs are in […]

Luis Arraez Collects Three Hits Friday

After a slow start to the spring season, Miami Marlins second baseman Luis Arraez got going on Friday in a 3-1 Grapefruit League loss to the New York Mets. The 2x batting champ went 3-for-3 with a double and an RBI. It was a welcome sight after the 26-year-old went 1-for-16 (.063) to begin the […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Hockey Picks (3/9/24): Today's Top NHL DFS Lineups

Welcome, RotoBallers! If you do not know me, my name is Brandon and I write both The First-Serve and The Kick-Off for tennis and soccer, respectively. If you have not checked those out, make sure you do! It is the return of the NHL season, which means it's time to sharpen our skills and partake […]

Nick Martinez Tosses Four Perfect Innings Friday

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Nick Martinez pitched a gem before rain forced the cancellation of the Reds-Dodgers Cactus League matchup on Friday. Martinez tossed four perfect innings, allowing no hits and no walks while striking out six batters. It was a very bright spot for the Reds on a day that started very cloudy with […]

Nolan Gorman Hits First Home Run Of Spring

St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Nolan Gorman hit his first home run of the spring season in a 7-6 Grapefruit League win over the Washington Nationals. It was a two-run shot, and the lefty added a third RBI when he walked with the bases loaded in the second inning. The former first-round draft pick is […]

Roope Hintz Collects Three Points In Friday's Win

Dallas Stars center Roope Hintz had a game-high three points in Friday's 6-2 road victory over the Ducks. He produced a power-play goal and had two assists. Hintz finished the game with two power-play points in total -- his first with the man advantage since Jan. 23. The Finnish forward had a really rough ride […]