The government's pandemic task force has given the green light to the Samahan Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) to host the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) Asia Cup Qualifiers in June 2021 amid the threat of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Members of Gilas Pilipinas sing the national...
The Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Commissioner's Office has encouraged the players, coaches and officials of all 12 teams to join the government's campaign against the spread of COVID-19. PBA Commissioner Willie Marcial said Wednesday, May 5, that the league, as an institution, should...
PBA commissioner Willie Marcial is not ruling out the possibility that Batangas City may end up as a venue for the 46th season. Marcial said in a TV interview that the likelihood of having games in his hometown will depend on the COVID-19 situation and the success of the upcoming PBA practices in...
Mo Tautuaa is confident that the return of June Mar Fajardo and Terrence Romeo plus the addition of CJ Perez will make things easier for San Miguel Beer following a disappointing bubble campaign that ended its long title reign in the PBA Philippine Cup. Fajardo and Romeo are set to make a comeback...
Barangay Ginebra San Miguel assistant coach Richard del Rosario thinks the waiting game surrounding the start of the PBA season is making it stressful for players and coaches who are raring to get back on the hardcourt. “To be honest with you, mas stressful nga itong nangyayari na di pa tayo...
Photo from PBA Blackwater guard Simon Enciso thinks something positive would come out following the controversy that happened with one-time backcourt mate Bobby Ray Parks Jr. and former team TNT Tropang Giga. Enciso and Parks were roommates during their time with the Tropang Giga in the PBA...
The PBA is seeking the request of the Inter-Agency Task Force for 5-on-5 scrimmages to be allowed in areas with regulations below Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine. PBA commissioner Willie Marcial said the league will be asked to explain its case before IATF officials once a formal letter has...
The PBA could be given the option of purchasing vaccines directly from the government in order to boost its chances of starting the 46th season as early as possible. San Miguel Corporation sports director and Barangay Ginebra San Miguel team governor Alfrancis Chua said the possibility was put on...
The PBA is looking at the possibility of having Batangas City as a practice venue for all teams while NCR Plus remains under Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine. PBA commissioner Willie Marcial is slated to visit his hometown along with San Miguel Corporation sports director Alfrancis Chua on...
Photo from PBA The PBA will not be able to stage the 46th season under a closed-circuit setup unless there’s a decline in COVID-19 cases. PBA commissioner Willie Marcial bared Thursday, April 29, bared the condition set by the government a day after he and San Miguel Corporation sports director...
Photo from Sen. Bong Go The start of the PBA’s 46th season will now be up to the Inter-Agency Task Force after the league’s top brass laid down its plans before two key government officials in Malacanang on Wednesday, April 28. Commissioner Willie Marcial and San Miguel Corporation sports...
PBA commissioner Willie Marcial said the door remains open for Gilas Pilipinas to compete for the title as a guest team in the league's 46th season. Marcial said Gilas is still welcome to participate under the original arrangement that will allow the all-Cadet squad to battle it with the pros in...
