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
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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
NBA Summer League Recap: Former Aquinas star Pickett caps summer play with Nuggets
Former Aquinas Institute star and Rochester native Jalen Pickett wrapped up NBA Summer League play with the Denver Nuggets over the weekend. On Saturday in the Nuggets' win over the Knicks, Pickett finished with 11 points and six rebounds. Pickett's summer league stat line included 12.4 points, 5.6 assists, 5.0 rebounds, 1.2 steals & 1 block in 31.2 minutes per … [Read more...] about NBA Summer League Recap: Former Aquinas star Pickett caps summer play with Nuggets
Former Bonnie Vanterpool joins Wizards as assistant coach
By KEVIN L. SMITH Former St. Bonaventure men's basketball standout David Vanterpool has been hired to join the Washington Wizards as an assistant coach, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. Vanterpool, a coach in the NBA since 2012, will now be part of Wes Unseld, Jr.'s coaching staff at Washington. Vanterpool was an assistant coach for the Portland Trailblazers from … [Read more...] about Former Bonnie Vanterpool joins Wizards as assistant coach
NBA Summer League Recap: Former UPrep star Williams contributes for Portland Trailblazers
Rochester native and former University Prep Charter star Jeenathan Williams contributed for the Portland Trailblazers in the NBA Summer League this week. In the Blazers' win over the Orlando Magic on Thursday, Williams played 15 minutes off the bench, scoring six points and grabbing four rebounds. Williams, a former University at Buffalo standout, and the Blazers face the … [Read more...] about NBA Summer League Recap: Former UPrep star Williams contributes for Portland Trailblazers