By KEVIN L. SMITH Rochester native Thomas Bryant contributed well for the Miami Heat on Sunday. Bryant played 17 minutes and scored 13 points (4-of-6 field goals made), was 5-of-5 from the free-throw line and had four rebounds in the Heat's 132-124 win over the Memphis Grizzlies. In Miami's 120-104 loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Friday, the ex-Bishop Kearney High … [Read more...] about NBA Preseason Recap: Thomas Bryant goes for double digits in Heat win over Grizzlies
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Brockport HS alum Van Gundy joins Celtics as senior consultant
By KEVIN L. SMITH The Boston Celtics recently hired Jeff Van Gundy as a senior consultant, according to NBC Sports. According to reports, Van Gundy will be an advisor to Boston's basketball operations. He will work with the Celtics and their G-League affiliate, the Maine Red Claws. Van Gundy, an alumnus of Brockport High School, was an ESPN NBA analyst from 2007 to … [Read more...] about Brockport HS alum Van Gundy joins Celtics as senior consultant
NBA Preseason Recap: Isaiah Stewart scores in double figures for Detroit
By KEVIN L. SMITH Rochester native Isaiah Stewart and Detroit Pistons traveled to Montreal, Quebec on Thursday to compete in the NBA Canada Series. In Detroit's 128-125 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder, the former McQuaid Jesuit standout finished with 12 points (5-of-7 field goals made), seven boards, two assists, a steal and a block. Stewart and the Pistons face the … [Read more...] about NBA Preseason Recap: Isaiah Stewart scores in double figures for Detroit
NBA Preseason Recap: Thomas Bryant impresses in Miami Heat debut
By KEVIN L. SMITH Rochester native Thomas Bryant put together impressive numbers in his Miami Heat preseason debut on Tuesday. In the Heat's 113-109 win over the Charlotte Hornets, Bryant finished with 15 points, 8 assists, 2 assists, a block and a steal. He was also 7-of-7 from the free-throw line. Bryant played for the defending NBA champion Denver Nuggets last … [Read more...] about NBA Preseason Recap: Thomas Bryant impresses in Miami Heat debut
Rochester native Williams agrees to deal with Rockets
By KEVIN L. SMITH Former University Prep Charter standout and Rochester native Jeenathan Williams has agreed to a deal with the Houston Rockets, according to a report. Further confirmed details surrounding the deal with the Rockets remain to be seen. The deal comes a few days after Williams was waived by the Portland Trail Blazers. Williams signed with the Blazers on … [Read more...] about Rochester native Williams agrees to deal with Rockets