There's never been a better ad for St. Paul than Kirill Kaprizov's new contract. Kaprizov has decided that he wants to stay put with the organization that drafted him as a teenager. In a deal announced by the Wild on Tuesday morning, he'll earn $136 million over eight years of work in which he'll attempt to lead Minnesota out of icy purgatory and into ... well, at least the second round of the postseason.
The Milwaukee Bucks have finished with 40+ wins for nine seasons straight but faced first-round playoff exits, raising questions about Giannis Antetokounmpo's future.
Curry scored 36 points in the Warriors' 104-93 playoff win against the Rockets, showcasing the team's championship DNA despite aging players.