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Steph Curry, Dillon Brooks go face-to-face in Warriors-Rockets Game 4 incident
Steph Curry, Dillon Brooks go face-to-face in Warriors-Rockets Game 4 incident originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area
Steph Curry, the self-proclaimed “Petty King,” made sure Dillon Brooks knew how many fouls he had drawn on the Houston Rockets wing.
And Curry’s gesture started a kerfuffle between the Warriors and Rockets.
Midway through the second quarter of Game 4 at Chase Center, Curry drew the second personal foul on Brooks and as the Warriors superstar lay on the ground, he held up two fingers.
That didn’t sit well with Brooks, who tried to grab the ball from Curry.
Draymond Green and Quinten Post came to Curry’s defense, getting in between him and Brooks.
After things settled down, Curry and Brooks hashed things out face-to-face.
The referees reviewed the altercation and assessed technical fouls to Curry, Brooks and Green.
The Warriors and Rockets have been headed toward a blow-up all series long, and while this wasn’t a full-on fight, the teams are getting closer to scrapping.
Stay tuned…
Feared worst becomes reality: Bucks' Damian Lillard suffers torn Achilles
It was what was feared the moment Damian Lillard went down in the first quarter of Game 4, now it is official:
Damian Lillard has suffered a torn Achilles, the Milwaukee Bucks have confirmed.
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— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) April 28, 2025
Not only is he obviously out for the remainder of these playoffs — the Bucks trail the Pacers 3-1 in their first-round series — but he is likely out for most, if not all, of next season.
NBA insider Chris Haynes, who is close to Lillard and his camp, posted this:
"In speaking with Damian Lillard, he's motivated on attacking his rehab and returning to form. He's in good spirits."
Lillard went down with a non-contact injury midway through the first quarter on Sunday. He was eventually helped off the court and did not return to the game. When Bucks coach Doc Rivers said postgame, "It's not very promising," you knew things were bad.
Lillard, 34, is a nine-time All-Star and seven-time All-NBA player who was part of the NBA's 75th Anniversary Team. He averaged 24.9 points and 7.1 assists a game this season, and he was the guy the Pacers brought in specifically to provide a second high-level shot creation and scoring option next to Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Lillard's injury, combined with another early playoff exit — barring a historic comeback, this will be the Bucks' third straight year being bounced in the first round, the last two years at the hands of the Pacers — leaves some challenging questions for just extended GM Jon Horst. The Bucks are not good enough to contend for a title with this roster, now will potentially be without Lillard for a year, are $20 million into the second apron next season with contracts already on the books (limiting trades and ways to sign players), and don't control their own draft picks until the next decade. There is no clear path back to the top of the East. How does Horst retool this team?
The bigger question: Does Antetokounmpo want to stay with the Bucks? Milwaukee will not trade him unless he requests a trade. He remains under contract and has said nothing this season except about how he wants to win in Milwaukee with this group. However, other teams around the league are eyeing how the ultra-competitive two-time MVP is viewing his situation. If winning another ring during his prime is his highest priority, he's going to have to look elsewhere.
Lillard is under contract for $54 million next season and will work hard on his rehab, hoping to return to a team that clearly needs him.
NHL General Managers Reportedly Believe Mike Sullivan Will End Up With The Rangers
Now that Mike Sullivan has officially parted ways with the Pittsburgh Penguins, the New York Rangers have already jumped in as the favorites to land the Stanley Cup-winning coach.
After 10 seasons with the Penguins, Sullivan is free to search for a new head coaching gig and coincidentally, the Rangers are looking for a coach.
Rangers president and general manager Chris Drury pursued Sullivan in the past, specifically in 2021 when he reportedly did some behind-the-scenes work to see if Sullivan was interested in a move according to The Athletic’s Arthur Staple.
Sullivan wasn’t interested in moving on from the Penguins at that time and Drury went ahead and hired Gerard Gallant, a marriage that only lasted two seasons before he was fired in 2023.
Some people around the NHL believe that it is a matter of when the Rangers hire Sullivan, not if.
“I’ve gotten messages from NHL general managers already this morning saying ‘Does Mike Sullivan end up in New York today or tomorrow?’ I think it is one of those things that could be locked up within the next 42 to 78 hours,” NHL insider Frank Seravalli said.
The Rangers have been through three coaches since 2021 between David Quinn, Gallant, and most recently Peter Laviolette who was fired after the completion of the 2024-25 season.
Mike Sullivan's Departure From Penguins Paves The Way For Rangers To Swoop In The Pittsburgh Penguins announced on Monday morning that they have parted ways with longtime head coach Mike Sullivan.
The other teams looking for head coaches include the Boston Bruins, Chicago Blackhawks, Philadelphia Flyers, Anaheim Ducks, and Seattle Kraken.
3 Florida Panthers Who Must Step Up In Game 4
After winning the first two games of their first-round series against the Tampa Bay Lightning, the Florida Panthers fell to the Bolts by a 5-1 final score in Game 3. Overall, it was simply a tough game for the Panthers, and they will now look to bounce back in Game 4 from here.
If the Panthers hope to extend their series lead to 3-1 over the Lightning, they will need these three key players to shine in Game 4.
Sergei Bobrovsky
Bobrovsky is certainly a Panther to watch against the Lightning in Game 4. The 36-year-old's goal will be looking to have a strong night after a shaky performance in Game 3. During it, he allowed four goals on 21 shots, which equates to a .810 save percentage.
While Bobrovsky had some struggles in Game 3, he undoubtedly has the potential to bounce back for the Panthers. He notably had a 19-save shutout in Game 2, and it will be intriguing to see if he regains that form in Game 4 against the Lightning from here.
Brad Marchand
One of the main reasons the Panthers brought Marchand in from the Boston Bruins was his high amount of success in the playoffs. He is still looking to have his first big playoff performance as a Panther, and perhaps it will come in a crucial Game 4.
Marchand has one assist, five shots, and a plus-2 rating in three playoff games for the Panthers so far. Overall, he has been creating chances, and it will be interesting to see if he puts together a multi-point night in Game 4.
Matthew Tkachuk
Good things happen for the Panthers when Tkachuk is on his game, and he has been all post-season. In three games thus far, the 2016 sixth-overall pick has three goals, one assist, and a plus-1 rating. This includes scoring the Panthers' lone goal in their Game 3 loss.
With the Panthers looking to not allow the Lightning to tie the series up, they will be hoping that Tkachuk can have himself another clutch game. Given how well he has played early on this post-season, it is hard to bet against him doing just that.
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Firebirds Blank Wranglers Behind Kokko’s First Playoff Shutout; Advance to Round Two Against Canucks
Coachella Valley, CA - The Coachella Valley Firebirds shut out the Calgary Wranglers 2-0 on Saturday night at Acrisure Arena. Goaltender Nikke Kokko was perfect between the pipes, stopping all 23 shots he faced to earn his first AHL playoff shutout.
Mitchell Stephens, who scored his first overtime game-winner for Coachella Valley in Tuesday’s series opener, and John Hayden—both of whom saw NHL action with the Kraken this season—each contributed goals in the win. Hayden sealed the series with an empty-netter on Saturday night.
Kokko, a 2022 NHL Draft pick, has had a standout season. He made his NHL debut with the Seattle Kraken in February during a road game against the St. Louis Blues, stepping in after head coach Dan Bylsma pulled starter Joey Daccord following the Blues’ fifth goal in the second period. Kokko earned his shutout in clutch fashion, making three key saves in the final four minutes—none bigger than a deflection stop with 40 seconds left, which he calmly smothered to deny a rebound.
The Firebirds have now eliminated the Wranglers from the playoffs for a third straight year—each year in the franchise’s three-season history—and advance to Round Two of the 2025 Calder Cup Playoffs. They’ll face the Abbotsford Canucks in a best-of-five series starting Thursday, May 1, at Acrisure Arena. This marks the first postseason meeting between the teams, with Coachella Valley holding a 3-1-0-0 record against Abbotsford this season and a 12-3-0-1 all-time regular-season advantage.
Round Two Series Schedule:
Game One – Thursday, May 1st – 7:00 p.m. PT – Acrisure Arena
Game Two – Saturday, May 3rd – 6:00 p.m. PT – Acrisure Arena
Game Three – Wednesday, May 7th – 7:00 p.m. PT – Abbotsford Centre
Game Four* – Friday, May 9th – 7:00 p.m. PT – Abbotsford Centre
Game Five* – Sunday, May 11th – 7:00 p.m. PT – Abbotsford Centre
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USC lands high-profile Auburn basketball transfer Chad Baker-Mazara
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The Wraparound: Does Capitals' Wilson Deserve Discipline For Hit On Canadiens' Carrier?
The Wraparound is here to discuss a bunch of rapid-fire NHL and hockey topics in the playoffs and elsewhere.
Does Capitals' Wilson Deserve Discipline For Hit On Canadiens' Carrier? by The WraparoundundefinedHere's what Emma Lingan and Michael Augello discussed in this episode:
0:00: Should the Washington Capitals' Tom Wilson have received supplemental discipline for his hit on the Montreal Canadiens' Alexandre Carrier?
4:56: Can the Winnipeg Jets overcome Connor Hellebuyck’s poor start to the playoffs?
8:33: After recording back-to-back victories, should the Edmonton Oilers stick with Calvin Pickard in net?
10:30: Can Kirill Kaprizov lead the Minnesota Wild to an upset win over the Vegas Golden Knights?
13:31: Have the Ottawa Senators planted a seed of doubt within the Toronto Maple Leafs after winning Game 4?
16:09: Has Gabriel Landeskog’s return shifted from being a feel-good story to him being the X-factor for the Colorado Avalanche?
19:14: After finally generating offense on Sergei Bobrovsky, can the Tampa Bay Lightning come back in their series versus the Florida Panthers?
21:48: How much will Frederik Andersen’s potential absence affect the Carolina Hurricanes?
24:26: What to make of the Pittsburgh Penguins’ decision to fire Mike Sullivan
28:10: Will Gavin McKenna generate the same level of hype as Connor Bedard and Connor McDavid?
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NHL Rumor Roundup: What's Next For The Islanders Without Lou Lamoriello?
Rumors of big off-season changes for the New York Islanders had been percolating since the March 7 trade deadline.
They wasted little time getting started, not bringing back GM Lou Lamoriello last week.
Led by team co-owner John Collins, the Islanders are searching for Lamoriello's replacement. It would be ideal to have the new GM in place by the end of May, giving them enough time to prepare for the 2025 NHL draft on June 27 and 28 and the start of free agency on July 1.
The Hockey News' Stefen Rosner said some top candidates might not be available to interview for the position while the Stanley Cup playoffs are on. They can, however, prepare to move quickly once they do become available.
The Athletic's Arthur Staple reported former NHL GMs, such as Marc Bergevin, Jarmo Kekalainen and Peter Chiarelli, are among the names getting the most play. However, it remains to be seen if the Isles choose one of them or opt for someone else.
Whoever gets the job has a lot to deal with throughout the summer.
Ethan Sears of the New York Post reported Isles coach Patrick Roy and his staff remain in limbo until Lamoriello's replacement is found. He believes Roy's future behind their bench depends on whether he can establish a rapport with the new GM.
Rosner reacted to the Pittsburgh Penguins parting with coach Mike Sullivan on Monday, calling it a game-changer for the Islanders and any team with coaching questions.
Before his firing, Lamoriello was having contract extension talks with Kyle Palmieri, but those discussions are on hold for now. The 34-year-old right winger is slated to become a UFA on July 1.
Sears wondered if the new GM would entertain trade offers for long-time Isles forwards Anders Lee and Jean-Gabriel Pageau. Lee, 34, and the 32-year-old Pageau are a year away from UFA eligibility.
Defensemen Noah Dobson, Alexander Romanov and winger Simon Holmstrom are the Islanders' notable RFAs.
Before Lamoriello's firing, Staple believed both defensemen would be re-signed. He speculated the 25-year-old Dobson could get a four or five-year contract worth an average annual value of $7.5 million and $8 million. Romanov could receive a six or seven-year deal between $6.5 million and $7 million annually.
The changes in Islanders management likely won't affect the club's plans to re-sign Dobson and Romanov. They're too valuable to their blueline to trade, and they won't risk another club signing them to offer sheets.
Contract buyouts could also take place under new management. Sears suggested forward Pierre Engvall and defenseman Scott Mayfield as buyout candidates.
The Hockey News' Adam Proteau, meanwhile, believes the Islanders should be more aggressive pursuing a full rebuild with a new GM.
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The Pittsburgh Penguins Parting With Mike Sullivan Is The Best Thing For Them
The Pittsburgh Penguins kind of, sort of, tried it Mike Sullivan's way. Not only were they not good enough to contend for a Stanley Cup, but they weren't good enough to contend for a playoff spot.
It's over. By parting ways with their coach, the Penguins appear to have finally realized what the hockey world did a couple of years ago. This is a roster, even though it's top-heavy with highly paid veterans, is in desperate need of a total rebuild. There is no other way to go. And that starts with parting ways with Sullivan, who was part of the process of holding up that rebuild.
In the words of Mike Babcock, there will be pain. Probably even more than there has been recently. But it will pay off if the Penguins do it right.
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Federal judge tosses lawsuit brought by ex-college basketball players against NCAA over use of NIL
A federal judge dismissed an antitrust lawsuit Monday that had been brought against the NCAA by several former college basketball players, including Kansas standout Mario Chalmers, after ruling its claims fell outside the four-year statute of limitations. The lawsuit, which included 16 total players who played before June 16, 2016, claimed that the NCAA had enriched itself by utilizing their names, images and likenesses to promote its men's basketball tournament. U.S. District Judge Paul Engelmayer pointed toward a four-year statute of limitations for federal antitrust violations, despite the lawsuit contending that the law continues to be breached by the NCAA’s use of the players' NIL in March Madness promotions.