The Mid-Morning Dump: Get That Money

GETTIN PAID The Cyclones on Tuesday released T.J. Otzelberger’s staff salaries, which rank among the top figures in program history.

EXEMPT Congrats to ISU All-American Tripp Kinney, who will be participating in the John Deere Classic.

KAWHI HURTIN The Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard is expected to miss tonight’s Game 5 with a right knee injury ... and may be out for the remainder of the series.

PROTOCOL PAUL The Athletic has reported this morning the Phoenix Suns’ Chris Paul has entered the NBA’s COVID-19 protocol, and is sidelined indefinitely.

POURING ON THE POINTS Kevin Durant was money in Brooklyn’s 114-108 Game 5 win over the Bucks, putting up 49 points, 17 rebounds, and 10 assists to help the Nets take a 3-2 series lead.

ON AN ISLAND The New York Islanders were visibly frustrated in their 4-2 loss to Tampa yesterday, which evened the series at one game apiece.

AND FINALLY... Need some Wednesday motivation? Look no further!