By KEVIN L. SMITH Rochester native Isaiah Stewart agreed to a four-year, $64 million rookie contract extension with the Detroit Pistons, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. Drew Gross of Roc Nation Sports, Stewart's agent, notified ESPN of the agreement. According to Wojnarowski, Stewart received the first non-maximum extension of the 2020 NBA Draft class. The … [Read more...] about Stewart agrees to rookie contract extension with Pistons
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NBA Summer League recap: Rochester native Pickett posts double digits for Denver Nuggets
Rochester native Jalen Pickett turned in double-digit efforts in his first couple of games for the Denver Nuggets in NBA Summer League action over the weekend. On Friday in Denver's loss to the Milwaukee Bucks, Pickett finished with 12 points, six boards, five assists and three steals. Pickett then tied with teammates Hunter Tyson and Collin Gillespie for most points … [Read more...] about NBA Summer League recap: Rochester native Pickett posts double digits for Denver Nuggets
Former Section V stars Williams, Pickett begin NBA Summer League action
By PATRICK WALSH Jeenathan Williams (UPrep) and Jalen Pickett (Aquinas) are set to begin NBA Summer League action in Las Vegas with their respective organizations, with the first set of games beginning on Friday. Williams is entering his second year of service in the Summer League. The former University at Buffalo forward was a part of the Utah Jazz's Summer League squad … [Read more...] about Former Section V stars Williams, Pickett begin NBA Summer League action
Thomas Bryant signs with the Miami Heat
Thomas Bryant is heading to South Beach. According to ESPN NBA Insider Adrian Wojnarowski, the Rochester native signed a two-year deal worth $5.4 million with the Miami Heat. Bryant is coming off a 2022-23 season where he played for the Los Angeles Lakers and the Denver Nuggets. The Lakers traded Bryant to the Nuggets on February 9. Part of Denver's NBA … [Read more...] about Thomas Bryant signs with the Miami Heat
Denver Nuggets select former Aquinas standout Jalen Pickett
By PAUL GOTHAM With the 32nd overall pick of the 2023 NBA Draft, the champion Denver Nuggets selected former Aquinas Li'l Irish star, Jalen Pickett. Pickett, a Consensus All-American at Penn State University, scored 2,207 points over his five-year collegiate career. He became the first player since at least the 1992-93 to average better than 17 points, seven rebounds and … [Read more...] about Denver Nuggets select former Aquinas standout Jalen Pickett