March 10, 2025

The Lakers really shouldn’t feel so bad about themselves. They rallied from a big deficit against the Celtics on the road, and although they fell short, they had a lot working against them. Luka Doncic had a bad back, Lebron left with an injury, and they played without Rui Hachimura and Jaxton Hayes. That’s way too much to overcome against a contender like the Celtics. I also think Lebron being out 1-2 weeks is really bad timing, but I think the Lakers will fare better thank you think. Austin is going to have a much bigger role, and as long as Luka stays healthy, he’s getting way more comfortable and looking like himself. Lebron is basically Wolverine too, so I expect him to heal quickly. Don’t dismiss these guys from taking the #2 seed just yet!

The Clippers are definitely in a make or break portion of their season right now. They are fighting for their playoff play-in tournament lives, but the good news for them is that they’ve won their last two games to stop their skid. They are back up to 8th place in the West, and as long as Kawhi Leonard can stay available, which I know is sometimes like asking to win the lottery, then they should be able to stay in the play-in tournament. Kawhi was not only available, but hit a buzzer beater last night to beat the Kings. The Mavericks are falling apart with injuries, and Spurs have given up on the season, and the Suns hate each, so I like the Clips chances of at least treading water.

To the NFL, where the Rams shocked everyone yesterday by signing Davante Adams to a 2-year deal worth $26 million. I can’t say I understand this move, even though Adams is a big name. The Rams didn’t want to pay Cooper Kupp $30 million, but instead they want to pay Adams, who is a year older, $26 million? Is he that much better at this point in his career? I’m not so sure. I am slightly intrigued at the idea of keeping Kupp on a discounted deal if he’s willing to stay, but it doesn’t sound like Les Snead and Sean McVay want him to. In any case Snead and McVay deserve the benefit of the doubt that Adams is the right guy.

Now that Adams and DK Metcalf are off the market, what are the Chargers going to do? The Bolts still have a bunch of Door Dash drivers as their receivers, which isn’t going to be great for Justin Herbert. Joe Horitz says that the Bolts are going to be responsible this off-season with their spending. However, keeping Quintin Johnson as your #1 receiver is not responsible.

I’m astonished that UCLA ended up finishing in 4th place in the Big Ten! That got them a bye until Friday evening, and they just have to win 3 games to win the conference tournament. I certainly wouldn’t hold my breath that they are going to, but if they can win a game or two, they might be able to get into a lower seed in the NCAA Tournament in two weeks. That’s actually important so they don’t get stuck playing the likes of Duke or Auburn in the 2nd round.

I told you it was bound to happen. Pitchers get hurt. The first Dodger pitcher to get hurt and be out of the season? Michael Grove. He underwent season ending surgery for a torn labrum in his right shoulder. This is exactly why the Dodgers have a lot of depth. You need 12 starting pitchers to end up with 4 healthy and effective starters coming playoff time. With that being said, hopefully there aren’t many more of these, but sadly, it’s inevitable and more pitchers will get hurt.

I think I speak for all LA Kings fans when I saw we are just glad that Rob Blake didn’t screw up the team at the trade deadline. It’s simple. None of us really wanted a trade, but instead we want him to be fired, and I’m beginning to think he can take Luc Robitaille with him. Sure enough the Kings jerk Brandt Clarke around, and then they put him back in the lineup and he scores a beautiful goal. The Kings continue to be clueless developing their young players, and if they don’t change their foolish way of thinking, they will be ticketed for last place in the West in the next year or two.