By KEVIN L. SMITH Rochester native Thomas Bryant was in the starting lineup for the Miami Heat on Monday, his first start of the 2023 regular season. In the Heat's 122-114 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks, Bryant finished with 10 points, two boards and two steals. So far this season, the ex-Bishop Kearney High School star is averaging 6.3 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.3 … [Read more...] about NBA Recap: Thomas Bryant in starting lineup for Miami
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NBA Weekend Recap: Isaiah Stewart puts up solid numbers for Detroit
By KEVIN L. SMITH Rochester native Isaiah Stewart put up solid numbers for the Detroit Pistons over the weekend. In the Pistons' 118-102 home-opening win over the Chicago Bulls on Saturday (Oct. 28), Stewart finished with 14 points and nine boards. The ex-McQuaid Jesuit High School standout tallied 15 points, seven rebounds and a block in Detroit's 111-99 victory on … [Read more...] about NBA Weekend Recap: Isaiah Stewart puts up solid numbers for Detroit
NBA Season Opener Recap: Isaiah Stewart records double-double for Pistons
By KEVIN L. SMITH Rochester native Isaiah Stewart recorded a double-double in the Detroit Pistons' season opener against the Miami Heat on Wednesday. In the Pistons' 103-102 loss to the Heat, Stewart finished with 14 points and 14 rebounds, including eight boards on defense. The 6'8" center also had two assists. Stewart and the Pistons (0-1) face the Charlotte Hornets … [Read more...] about NBA Season Opener Recap: Isaiah Stewart records double-double for Pistons
Rockets convert Jeenathan Williams to two-way deal
By KEVIN L. SMITH The Houston Rockets converted Rochester native Nate (Jeenathan) Williams to a two-way deal, according to NBA.com's transaction log. Williams' upgraded deal means he has a spot on Houston's roster and a guaranteed NBA salary. The former University at Buffalo standout will also split time between the Rockets and their G-League affiliate, the Rio Grande … [Read more...] about Rockets convert Jeenathan Williams to two-way deal
NBA Preseason Recap: Jeenathan Williams shines for Houston Rockets
By KEVIN L. SMITH Rochester native Nate (Jeenathan) Williams came off the bench and shined for the Houston Rockets on Wednesday. In the Rockets' 117-103 loss to the San Antonio Spurs, Williams played 23 minutes and scored 19 points, grabbed eight rebounds and had a steal. The former University Prep Charter and University at Buffalo standout was also 3-of-3 from the … [Read more...] about NBA Preseason Recap: Jeenathan Williams shines for Houston Rockets