(From left) Tim Cone of Barangay Ginebra, Chito Victolero of Magnolia and Chot Reyes of TNT As the PBA braces for its return, the 12 teams are ready for the resumption of the Philippine Cup anytime this week at the Don Honorio Ventura State University in Bacolor, Pampanga. Just like the other...
Photo from PBA PBA teams are set to depart for Pampanga Monday, Aug. 23 to begin preparations for the restart of the Philippine Cup in the province. Teams will be allowed to practice on the following day while the PBA waits for a formal approval on the resumption of the season which was put on hold...
Photo from PBA The PBA reached a verbal agreement with the Provincial Government of Pampanga to hold the resumption of the Philippine Cup which was put on hold a couple of weeks ago to Enhanced Community Quarantine regulations in Metro Manila. PBA commissioner Willie Marcial confirmed the approval...
Photo from PBA Due to the rising COVID-19 Delta variant infections in the country, the PBA has decided to temporarily suspend the 2021 Philippine Cup starting on Wednesday, August 4. The league announced the development on Tuesday morning, August 3, citing as well its support for the...
Photo from PBA The PBA has implemented new policies on free agency and rookie eligibility in the light of several issues such as those involving brothers Kiefer and Thirdy Ravena and Ray Parks Jr. PBA commissioner Willie Marcial, deputy Eric Castro and legal counsel Melvin Mendoza bared the new...
Willie Marcial (PBA photo) PBA commissioner Willie Marcial apologized Sunday, July 18 for the confusion surrounding the telecast schedule of the Philippine Cup doubleheader the other day that left fans upset. Marcial begged for understanding after TNT’s victory over Terrafirma and Magnolia’s...
Gilas Pilipinas (FIBA photo) Gilas Pilipinas could take part in the second conference of the PBA’s 46th season depending on discussions between the league and the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas. PBA commissioner Willie Marcial once again expressed the league’s openness in having Gilas play at...
PBA commissioner Willie Marcial PBA commissioner Willie Marcial declined to entertain questions regarding other issues affecting the league, particularly the issue surrounding Kiefer Ravena’s signing with the Japanese club Shiga Lakestars. Marcial begged for understanding at the start of the...
Photo from PBA The PBA was finally given the go-signal by the Inter-Agency Task Force to begin its 46th season on July 16 at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City after months of delays due to the fluidity of the COVID-19 situation. Games and Amusements Board chairman Baham Mitra made the...
The question as to when the PBA’s 46th season will start now lies on the Inter-Agency Task Force after the league presented its case on Wednesday, July 7. PBA commissioner Willie Marcial is hoping for a favorable nod from the IATF after attending the meeting presided by Foreign Affairs...
The Alaska Aces gather at midcourt during their training session in Batangas (PBA photo) PBA teams will continue to practice outside of Metro Manila and provinces under NCR Plus after the government extended the stricter version of General Community Quarantine regulations in the said areas until...
NLEX guard Kiefer Ravena (PBA Images) Kiefer Ravena thanked the management of the NLEX Road Warriors in supporting his decision to sign with the Shiga Lakestars in Japan. Ravena in a Facebook post Wednesday, June 2, expressed gratitude to the Road Warriors management “for giving me your blessing...