re: Anybody else get the feeling that it’s going to be an “out of left field” type of deal?

I've felt that way for awhile. If Boston doesn't pony up, I would hope that Clippers will come out of nowhere and make the winning bid. That's the team I consider most likely to pull the trigger. AD wants to be in LA and of the LA teams, LAC have the better assets and haven't pissed off everyone in our FO and fanbase.