By CHUCKIE MAGGIO J.R. Bremer still remembers the moment he was assigned to guard His Airness like it was yesterday. The Celtics were in Washington on Halloween 2002 for the first of four games against the divisional foe Wizards. A 22-year-old Bremer, fresh out of St. Bonaventure, was tabbed by coach Jim O’Brien to substitute for Paul Pierce. “At the time Paul was guarding … [Read more...] about After The Last Dance, Bremer battled Jordan’s Wizards
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Isaiah Stewart declares for 2020 NBA Draft
By BILLY HEYEN University of Washington freshman Isaiah Stewart has entered his name into the 2020 NBA Draft, he announced via Instagram on Wednesday. The former McQuaid star’s announcement comes after he was named to the All-Pac 12 First Team and All-Pac 12 Freshman Team for his play in the 2019-20 … [Read more...] about Isaiah Stewart declares for 2020 NBA Draft
Thomas Bryant double-doubles in best game since return from injury
Thomas Bryant backs down Wesley Matthews on Tuesday night. (Jeff Hanisch | USA Today Sports) By BILLY HEYEN Late in Tuesday's game, Thomas Bryant received a dump-off pass from Bradley Beal. Brook Lopez chose to try and block Bryant's shot, but the Washington Wizards center wasn't having any of that. He threw it down on Lopez with two hands to punctuate Bryant's best game in a … [Read more...] about Thomas Bryant double-doubles in best game since return from injury
Thomas Bryant returns from injury for Wizards, scores 8 points in loss
By BILLY HEYEN Thomas Bryant didn't waste time in his first game action in over a month, scoring after 31 seconds on a dish from Isaiah Thomas for a layup past the reigning Defensive Player of the Year, Rudy Gobert. Bryant made a hook shot and a jumper before the first quarter concluded, too. https://twitter.com/WashWizards/status/1216464999406686208?s=20 It was a productive … [Read more...] about Thomas Bryant returns from injury for Wizards, scores 8 points in loss
Thomas Bryant has stress reaction in right foot; to be re-evaluated in 3 weeks
By BILLY HEYEN Washington Wizards center Thomas Bryant has been diagnosed with a stress reaction in his right foot, the team announced Tuesday afternoon. Bryant was evaluated Tuesday after experiencing pain following Washington's Dec. 1 game against the Clippers. The team will re-evaluate him in three weeks. The Rochester native and former Bishop Kearney star is … [Read more...] about Thomas Bryant has stress reaction in right foot; to be re-evaluated in 3 weeks