By BILLY HEYEN For the first time in his NBA career, Thomas Bryant was on the court to begin his team's season. Bryant jumped center against Kristaps Porzingis for the Washington Wizards in Dallas on Wednesday night, and Rochester's only current NBA player's third season was underway. Bryant finished his season opener with a double-double, scoring 14 points (4-9 FG, 6-6 … [Read more...] about Thomas Bryant opens 3rd NBA season with double-double
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NBA Free Agency: Rochester-native Thomas Bryant reportedly re-signs with Washington Wizards for $25M
By BILLY HEYEN Rochester-native Thomas Bryant will sign a contract to return to the Washington Wizards, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reported Sunday. The deal will reportedly be for three years and $25 million. All three years are fully guaranteed, per multiple reports. https://twitter.com/nolimittb31/status/1145502411508686848 Bryant began his varsity basketball career … [Read more...] about NBA Free Agency: Rochester-native Thomas Bryant reportedly re-signs with Washington Wizards for $25M
Celtics take game one; Jazz move on to second round
Utah Jazz 104 Los Angeles Clippers 91 (JAZZ win series 4-3) LOS ANGELES - Gordon Hayward netted 26 points, grabbed eight rebounds and handed out three assists as the Jazz moved on to the second round where they will meet the Golden State Warriors. George Hill and Derrick Favors added 17 points a piece. DeAndre Jordan recorded a double-double with 24 points and 17 rebounds … [Read more...] about Celtics take game one; Jazz move on to second round
NBA Roundup: Butler records triple-double; Indiana’s playoff hopes are alive, and the Wizards rally past the Knicks
Atlanta Hawks 123 Boston Celtics 116 ATLANTA -- Paul Millsap scored 26 points, Tim Hardaway Jr. added 23 and the Atlanta Hawks won for the first time three games with a victory over the Boston Celtics on Thursday night. Rookie Taurean Prince finished with a career-high 20 points, and Dennis Schroder added 18 on the night. Isaiah Thomas scored 35 points, Jae Crowder had 24 … [Read more...] about NBA Roundup: Butler records triple-double; Indiana’s playoff hopes are alive, and the Wizards rally past the Knicks
Wizards seal game at the free throw line
Washington Wizards 112 Chicago Bulls 107 WASHINGTON - Bradley Beal netted 24 points and grabbed four rebounds as the Wizards (42-26) ended a two-game skid. John Wall scored 14 points and dished out 20 assists. Jimmy Butler (28) and Robin Lopez (25) combined for 53 points, but the Bulls (32-37) have lost their second in a row. With 18 seconds left in regulation Otto … [Read more...] about Wizards seal game at the free throw line