Camello's Corner

"Camello's Corner" is joined by special guest host Jill Painter, longtime LA Sports journalist and reporter to help me preview the Lakers/Blazers 1st round series; what the Lakers must do to contain Dame; how LeBron and AD should dominate the series; what to watch out for in the Mavs/Clippers 1st round series; how the Mavs' will struggle to defend Kawhi and PG13; why this playoff experience is valuable for Luka and KP; recapping the Dodgers/Angels Freeway series; how the Dodgers offense has come to life; is the Angels' season over after the sweep?

Check out my guest spot on "IE Sportsnet" on Fox Sports Radio AM1350 Riverside/San Bernadino as I'm talking about the impact Mookie Betts has had on the Dodgers in this early season; what to expect from the Dodgers pitching staff; and how the new playoff format makes it tough to gauge the favorite; I also talk about what to expect in a Lakers/Blazers series; and how Kyle Kuzma could be a secret weapon on defense for Lakeshow

"Camello's Corner" is joined this week by Dodgers beat writer JP Hoornstra of the Southern California News Group to talk about the state of the team and some of the pros and cons through first 16 games; the Lakers have lost three in a row in the Bubble after clinching the West's number one seed; concerns for Lakeshow on both ends; the Clippers' 2nd unit beat the Blazers; the trash talk occurred after the game; Clips getting Trez back but what to expect

"Camello's Corner" breaks down the Lakers' first two games of the Restart and the struggles and positives of the team thus far; how LeBron and AD asserted themselves against the Clippers but came up short against the Raptors; the team's porous 3-point shooting; the solid production of the bench; the Clippers dominate without Lou and Trez; PG-13 looking healthy and in tip-top shape; Kawhi looking like himself after struggling in the scrimmages; the Dodgers looking strong on the road trip; Mookie Betts and Cody Bellinger starting to heat up; the bullpen becoming a strength; Kershaw sharp in debut; the COVID pandemic could impact MLB season further

"Camello's Corner" talks about how the Miami Marlins' outbreak could affect the rest of the MLB season; what changes in health and safety protocols does the league need to make; the Dodgers make long term commitment to Mookie Betts, why it was the right decision; a disappointing finish to opening series vs lowly SF Giants; the pros and cons of MLB playoff expansion; takeaways from the Lakers' scrimmage games; the productivity of Dion Waiters and JR Smith; Lou Williams goes for wings at a gentleman's club on an excused absence and must pay the price

Longtime NBA writer and reporter Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report and Basketball Insiders joins "Camello's Corner" to break down the NBA Bubble; the chances LeBron James wins season MVP and Anthony Davis winning Defensive Player of the Year; what to expect from Kyle Kuzma; how JR Smith and Dion Waiters could have enhanced roles; why this year's champion deserves an exclamation point instead of an asterisk; I also talk the potency of the Dodgers lineup; how some young guys like Mitch White could contribute this year; why the NFL didn't come up with health and safety plans the last 4 months

"Camello's Corner" breaks down the Lakers losing Rajon Rondo to a fractured thumb; how does his loss impact the Lakers; who steps up in his absence; Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen shows up to camp after testing positive for COVID; how Joc Pederson has gotten healthier and stronger; Dodgers sign former All-Star closer AJ Ramos; the Woj suspension

"Camello's Corner" breaks down some of the negatives of the NBA Restart; teams shutting down facilities amidst some positive tests; Lakers officially sign JR Smith; what will his impact be on the team; AD speaks about the newest additions; what Lakers need from Dwight Howard if he plays; how Clippers' guard Landry Shamet still plans to play despite testing positive; how all players must asses the risk of playing in all pro sports; Mike Trout still undecided about playing; why other MLB players like Ian Desmond and David Price have opted out; who replaces Price in Dodgers' rotation; how MLB could allow an opt back in

On this special edition of "Camello's Corner," I'm joined by guest Larry Sam, LAPD Reserve officer, to talk about his brief career as an NFL player in the 1970s; how athletes are different now than during his era; comparing how athletes are speaking up and out against social issues; how the LAPD is different now than 40 years ago; why racism still exists in various police agencies; the differences in civil rights protest of the 60's to the Black Lives Matter movement; how reform and change will occur or if it will occur; also we talk Lakers signing JR Smith to replace Avery Bradley; Patriots sign former MVP Cam Newton to 1-year deal

"Camello's Corner" talks about the Kyrie/KD vs Kendrick Perkins beef; why KD crossed the line calling Perk a sellout and the damaging effect that could have; Lakers create a new position and hire Karida Brown as inaugural director of racial equality and action; what her role will be within organization; could this start a trend in the NBA; Jeanie Buss shares racist, hateful letter on social media; how she is stepping up her efforts for the movement; what will the MLB season look like after negotiations failed and how this could be warmup for next CBA battle; Dak Prescott takes fat franchise tender from the Cowboys