Congratulations, Clayton Kershaw. Three strikeouts, and you’re in. In one of the most exclusive clubs in the world, the not-so-secret society of 3,000-strikeout hurlers. That’s so many punchouts, so many step-right-up-and-sit-right-downs, that the Dodgers’ left-hander will be one of only 20. That’s 20 of, what, 11,000-some players who’ve pitched in the big leagues (my best … [Read more...] about Swanson: Clayton Kershaw on verge of true blue, rarefied history
Brook Lopez joins Clippers on 2-year, $18M deal
The Clippers landed a veteran center in the first few hours of free agency on Monday, agreeing to a two-year, $18 million contract with Brook Lopez. The former Milwaukee Buck will back up starting center Ivica Zubac, who he played with on the Lakers for one season. The move brings Lopez back home, having been born in North Hollywood. At 7-foot-1, the 37-year-old Lopez provides … [Read more...] about Brook Lopez joins Clippers on 2-year, $18M deal
Ducks extend qualifying offers to Lukáš Dostál, Mason McTavish, 6 others
As Tuesday’s free-agency kickoff loomed, Monday was the deadline for all 32 NHL teams, including the Ducks, to submit qualifying offers to restricted free agents. A qualifying offer is tendered for the purposes of retaining a restricted free agent’s negotiating rights. The Ducks’ two most notable RFAs, goaltender Lukáš Dostál and forward Mason McTavish, are sure to earn well … [Read more...] about Ducks extend qualifying offers to Lukáš Dostál, Mason McTavish, 6 others
Kings re-sign Andrei Kuzmenko to 1-year, $4.3M deal
The “Kuzmenkshow” has been renewed for another season as the Kings re-signed winger Andrei Kuzmenko to a one-year contract worth $4.3 million, the club announced in a news release on Monday. Kuzmenko, 29, arrived at the trade deadline. Not only did he score 17 points in 22 games, all of which came in a 14-match stretch, but his ostensibly modest addition had a significant … [Read more...] about Kings re-sign Andrei Kuzmenko to 1-year, $4.3M deal
Lakers add Jake LaRavia, lose Dorian Finney-Smith to Rockets as free agency begins
The Lakers opened free agency on Monday by quickly finding a replacement for their most significant departure. The team agreed to sign Jake LaRavia to a two-year, $12 million after the free agency moratorium period ends on July 6. LaRavia, the No. 19 pick in the 2022 draft, has averaged 6.9 points (shooting 37% from 3-point range), 3.3 rebounds and 1.7 assists in 136 games. He … [Read more...] about Lakers add Jake LaRavia, lose Dorian Finney-Smith to Rockets as free agency begins