Hesed Gabo scores a layup during his stint with BRT Sumisip Basilan in the 2019 PBA D-League Foundation Cup. (PBA Images) Phenom BRT Sumisip will take the spot of Blackwater in the new 3x3 tournament the PBA aims to start this year. PBA vice chairman Bobby Rosales confirmed the addition of Phenom...
PBA Images The PBA received an offer from the provincial government of Ilocos Norte to host a bubble in the event it becomes the league’s last resort to start the 46th season this year. PBA commissioner Willie Marcial said he had initial talks with Ilocos Norte governor Matthew Manotoc regarding...
The PBA believes putting focus on vaccinating its teams and players will create an easier path towards starting the 46th season this year. Vice chairman Bobby Rosales said Tuesday, April 20 that inoculation efforts are the league’s main priority after plans for the season to open this month were...
The PBA will implement a 20-percent salary cut on teams and employees as part of measures to deal with the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. PBA commissioner Willie Marcial said Tuesday, April 20 that league employees, players and coaches are going to be affected by the salary cut which he...
PBA commissioner Willie Marcial (PBA Images) How the PBA can start its 46th season despite the recent surge in COVID-19 cases is among a long list of agendas that will be tackled in a board meeting set Monday, April 19. Commissioner Willie Marcial and members of the league’s Board of Governors...
The PBA’s plan to have its teams and staff vaccinated remains far from clarity even if the government is allowing private entities like the pro league to purchase on their own. PBA commissioner Willie Marcial said there are no new developments with regards to the vaccination program which could...
Alaska guard Maverick Ahanmisi drives to the basket against Anthony Semerad of NLEX during the PBA Philippine Cup last year in Pampanga. (Photo from PBA) At least one PBA player is supportive of the idea of holding another bubble in the light of the return to stricter quarantine regulations in most...
PBA chief says resumption of sports activities can help revive economy PBA commissioner Willie Marcial (PBA Images) PBA commissioner Willie Marcial said the Executive of the Year award bestowed to him in the virtual Philippine Sportswriters Association Awards Night is a testament to the efforts of...
Photo from PBA The PBA was dealt another setback in its preparation for the 46th season as practices of all teams will be put on hold when Metro Manila and surrounding provinces are placed under Enhanced Community Quarantine regulations on Monday, March 29. PBA commissioner Willie Marcial said the...
Photo from PBA For successfully leading the PBA to restart its 45th season under a most unconventional way, Commissioner Willie Marcial is going to be honored in the San Miguel Corporation-Philippine Sportswriters Association (SMC-PSA) Awards Night on Saturday. The 10th commissioner of Asia’s...
TNT guard Jayson Castro handles the ball as Nard Pinto of Meralco closes in during their game at Ynares Center in Antipolo City last December 23, 2019. (Photo from PBA) Antipolo City could play host to the PBA’s 46th season which now has a new target date of April 18 as a surge in COVID-19 cases...
The PBA assured that its television deal with TV5 won’t be severely affected after the latter forged an agreement with ABS-CBN to air some of its primetime programs. Questions as to whether the PBA coverage will be bumped off from Manny V. Pangilinan’s flagship channel were raised after TV5...
