Mavs sit one game back in the loss column taking on the Lakers tonite. It's pretty much a must-win to even up with LA, and we'll probably need some help to overtake Utah. The Jazz have been really tough lately, led by NBA Player of the Week, Al Jefferson, and Randy Foye's crazy 8-9 3 point shooting the other nite. Utah has the tiebreaker over both the Mavs and LA...LA will be without Steve Nash and Metta. The game will be on TNT @ 9:30PM.

Elvis Andrus and the Rangers have reportedly agreed on a contract extension of 8 years/$120M with a player opt-out option after 2018. This is great news, but leaves top prospect Jurickson Profar in limbo. With Andrus and Ian Kinsler occupying the middle infield, it's gonna take Kinsler either being traded or switching positions for Profar to crack the major league lineup. The other alternative is for Profar to be dealt. Unless it's a deal that's just too good to be true, I really hate the thought of losing Profar. This kid has it- the skill, make-up, and confidence to be a star.

Yoga pants.