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
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NBA Recap: Thomas Bryant in starting lineup for Miami
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
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: 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