NorthPort insists it has no plans of trading star big man Christian Standhardinger, even for the right price. “We won’t be trading Christian,” said NorthPort team governor Erick Arejola during Tuesday’s online session of the Philippine Sportswriters Association Forum. “He’s a part of...
Cyrus Baguio (PBA Images) Cyrus Baguio is pushing through with his plan to retire after 16 seasons for six PBA teams. Baguio confirmed the decision to multiple media outlets, ending a career known for providing highlight plays with his dunking prowess and aerial acrobatics. The 40-year-old last...
Barangay Ginebra big man Prince Caperal (PBA Images) Barangay Ginebra San Miguel center Prince Caperal has a piece of advice on PBA’s six-time MVP June Mar Fajardo of San Miguel Beer on his plans to return in the 46th season this April. Stay on vacation mode. “Babalik na si June Mar? Mag-rest...
Matt Beyer, CEO and Founder of the East Asia Super League. The top official of the East Asia Super League is hoping to have the PBA on board for the planned start of its inaugural home-and-away competition later this year. EASL Chief Executive Officer Matt Beyer said in Saturday’s episode of...
Troy Rosario (Photo from FIBA) The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas is refusing to dwell on the lack of PBA players taking part in Gilas Pilipinas’ preparation for next month’s final window of the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers. Only six PBA players are taking part in the ongoing training bubble at...
Jamie Malonzo of Marinerong Pilipino (PBA Images) Jamie Malonzo and Larry Muyang were among the latest group of players to apply for the PBA Rookie Draft set March 14. Malonzo and Muyang were joined by James Laput, Jun Munzo, David Murrell and Jay Javelosa as the list of applicants grew to 67 with...
Rain or Shine forward Sidney Onwubere (PBA Images) Rain or Shine and NorthPort on Monday pulled off the first trade since the conclusion of the PBA bubble. Sources said Rain or Shine is sending forward Sidney Onwubere and guard Clint Doliguez to NorthPort in exchange for big man Bradwyn Guinto. The...
Meralco guard Aaron Black (PBA Images) Aaron Black said the Outstanding Rookie award will serve as motivation to work harder going into his sophomore season with the Meralco Bolts. The 23-year-old guard became the lowest pick ever to bag the top honor for first-year players after prevailing over...
Barangay Ginebra coach Tim Cone (PBA Images) Barangay Ginebra San Miguel coach Tim Cone hailed the selection of Stanley Pringle, Japeth Aguilar, Prince Caperal and Scottie Thompson to individual honors in the PBA Special Awards while hoping to see the trend continue when it defends the Philippine...
Most Improved Player Prince Caperal of Barangay Ginebra (PBA Images) Fans on social media spent the early aftermath of Sunday’s PBA Awards Night weighing in on whether those bestowed were deserving or if some were left out of consideration of the top honors. Much of the discussion centered on the...
Barangay Ginebra guard Stanley Pringle (PBA Images) Stanley Pringle paid tribute to his Barangay Ginebra San Miguel teammates after emerging as the winner of the coveted PBA Philippine Cup Best Player of the Conference award. Pringle placed sixth in the Statistical Points race but his consistent...
Barangay Ginebra guard Stanley Pringle (PBA Images) Best Player of the Conference Stanley Pringle led the group of players who made it to the PBA Philippine Cup’s Elite Five during Sunday’s Special Awards Night. Pringle was joined by Barangay Ginebra San Miguel teammate Japeth Aguilar, Phoenix...
