Kiefer Ravena became the first Filipino athlete to sign an endorsement deal with the iconic Jordan Brand. Jordan Brand made the announcement Tuesday, May 4, making Ravena a rare inclusion into the brand popularized by the great Michael Jordan. The NLEX Road Warriors star and Gilas Pilipinas veteran...
Mikey Williams admitted feeling a bit anxious as to where he'll end up during the recent PBA Rookie Draft, especially after TNT acquired NLEX’s No. 4 pick and rumors swirling that NorthPort may opt for the 6-foot-2 as its second overall selection. Williams ended up getting selected by the Tropang...
Photo from FIBA Calvin Oftana believes he’ll be able to adopt quickly to the system of coach Yeng Guiao as he prepares for his maiden PBA campaign with the NLEX Road Warriors. The No. 3 pick in the recent PBA Rookie Draft feels that his experiences with the likes of Tab Baldwin, Jong Uichico and...
NIGHT OWL Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo When I was in college, I dreamt about the Philippines I did not see. I wanted to explore the 81 provinces with my own eyes, to meet the Filipinos who live there, to find out their dreams and aspirations. As I jump from one province to the other, I realized that...
Photo from FIBA NLEX coach Yeng Guiao admitted that the decision to send the No. 4 pick in the PBA Rookie Draft to TNT through a three-team trade was something beyond his control. “We have discussed thoroughly the recently concluded trade between Blackwater, TNT and NLEX within the organization,...
Photo from PBA TNT, reeling from the decision of Ray Parks Jr. to skip the upcoming season, made an immediate remedy by acquiring NLEX’s No. 4 pick in this weekend’s PBA Rookie Draft in a three-way trade that included Blackwater. The PBA approved the deal late Wednesday, March 10, with NLEX...
NLEX coach Yeng Guiao (Photo from PBA Images) Known for developing players to operate his deep rotation, NLEX head coach Yeng Guiao emphasized the importance of giving cagers a break to prove themselves in the PBA. And that means providing them sufficient minutes to showcase their wares. ...
Photo from PBA Images NLEX veteran coach Yeng Guiao affirmed that they will keep their core intact for the 46th PBA Philippine Cup, shying away from any possible trades during the offseason. The Road Warriors are eyeing to bolster its young team with their No. 3 and No. 4 picks in the 2021 Draft...
Vic Manuel has three PBA teams on his wish list. (PBA Images) Childhood memories, a chance to play under one of the PBA’s best coaches and a possible reunion with one of his close pals is what prompted Vic Manuel to reveal San Miguel Beer, NLEX or Phoenix Super LPG as his preferred trade...
Vic Manuel (PBA Images) After making a trade request the other day to his mother team Alaska Aces, PBA veteran forward Vic Manuel has a “short list” of teams as his preferred destination for the coming season. Danny Espiritu, a veteran agent who represents Manuel, said that the eight-year...
JR Quinahan signs a contract extension with NLEX along with Raul Soyud and Michael Miranda. (Photo from PBA Images) NLEX formally signed JR Quinahan, Raul Soyud and Michael Miranda to contract extensions on Wednesday. Player agent Danny Espiritu posted separate photos of Quinahan and Soyud bumping...
Screenshot from Paul Rubie Tokyo Lee's YouTube channel PBA stars Paul Lee and Kiefer Ravena cannot help but continue the basketball grind after their elimination in the Clark bubble in Pampanga a few weeks ago. On their previous vlog, Lee had vowed to take a 20-day break before starting his workout...
