LA Roundup: Lakers to Add 3 Players for Final Stretch, Why the Chargers Could Potentially Win it All in 2020, and More!
After an earlier announcement that they were allowing teams to reopen their facilities, the NFL released a series of protocols to ensure player safety. Among the proposed changes, players will be required to wear masks at all times except when it interferes with “athletic activities”. The thought of football players wearing masks underneath their helmets has some humor to it and makes one wonder why the league doesn’t just design a new helmet that has a full face shield? Regardless, it’s a great sign that the sport is on the comeback trail.
The NBA is also on its way back, and the planning for Orlando has begun. Teams have some decisions to make, as each will have a cap on personnel they can bring with them. With the report that a team can carry 17 players, the Lakers are looking into their two-way contracts to provide support down the final stretch. Kostas Antetokounmpo may be a name to keep an eye on, as he has yet to be provided a real opportunity this season. His numbers in the G-League show that his chance may come sooner rather than later.
Many people still have their doubts about the 2020 Chargers, but don’t tell the team that. They expect to be in the playoff hunt after retooling their roster this past offseason with key veterans and a new rookie quarterback. If everything goes exactly right, there is a chance that LA could find itself contending for a trip to the Super Bowl next season. But that’s a big if…
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LASR Stories
- The NFL releases safety protocols for teams as they open facilities
- Kostas Antetokounmpo among the players expected to be called up for Lakers
- 3 reasons why the Chargers could win it all in 2020
More Stories from Around LA
Dodgers
- MLB proves once again that their bottom line is the money, not the fans
- Joe Davis discusses what helps him be good at his job
Lakers
- DeMarcus Cousins reunion rumors continue to heat up
- Alex Caruso reveals how the facility has been like since reopening
Rams
- Talib among several former Rams still available as free agents
- Where does Akers rank among rookie running backs?
Clippers
LA Social
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On this date in 1955, the Dodgers made a minor roster move.
They optioned LHP Tom Lasorda to AAA, calling up LHP Sandy Koufax. https://t.co/vHLyMetxYj
— True Blue LA (@truebluela) June 8, 2020
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