By KEVIN L. SMITH Rochester native Isaiah Stewart has been dealing with an ankle injury for almost a month. The 6'8" Detroit Pistons center missed some time between the end of December and early January. Since his return in mid-January, Stewart has been battling the injury on and off. But that hasn't slowed Stewart down from playing well for the Pistons. The ex-McQuaid … [Read more...] about NBA Recap: Isaiah Stewart battling through injury for Pistons
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NBA G-League Recap: Jalen Pickett starring for Grand Rapids Gold
By KEVIN L. SMITH Rochester native Jalen Pickett has been starring for the Grand Rapid Gold, the NBA G-League affiliate of the Denver Nuggets, during the first couple weeks of the New Year. Pickett recorded a triple-double in the Gold's 116-111 win over the Osceola Magic on Jan. 7. The 6'2" guard tallied 18 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists in his effort. In Grand … [Read more...] about NBA G-League Recap: Jalen Pickett starring for Grand Rapids Gold
NBA Recap: Thomas Bryant contributing to Heat’s current win streak
By KEVIN L. SMITH Rochester native Thomas Bryant has contributed well to the Miami Heat's current six-game winning streak. In three appearances for the Heat in the past week, the 6'10" center has had a few buckets and around five rebounds per game, along with a couple of blocks. Bryant is averaging 5.6 points and 4.0 rebounds per game in nine games for Miami. Bryant … [Read more...] about NBA Recap: Thomas Bryant contributing to Heat’s current win streak
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