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For the first time in eight months, two-time MVP James Yap is back playing basketball with Rain or Shine as the Elasto Painters prepare for the Philippine Cup resumption of the PBA 46th Season.

Rain or Shine coach Chris Gavina believes that maximizing the talent in rookie Santi Santillan will contribute a lot for the team in the future.

Rain or Shine and Meralco dispute the early lead when the Elasto Painters and the Bolts collide Saturday, July 24 as the 46th PBA Season Philippine Cup continues at the Ynares Arena in Pasig City.

If James Yap returns to the Rain or Shine roster this season, new coach Chris Gavina already has an idea on what role he wants the two-time MVP to play for the Elasto Painters.

Two-time PBA Most Valuable Player (MVP) James Yap of Rain or Shine said that he is ready to join team scrimmage in two weeks as he continues to recover after a recent arthroscopic procedure on his left knee.

Rain or Shine big man Beau Belga has tried another gimmick while inside the PBA bubble in Clark, Pampanga.

A mini store inside the PBA bubble? Well, that seems to be the new business of Rain or Shine teammates Beau Belga and Ryan Araña.

PBA superstar James Yap of Rain or Shine said that his return to practice session should be gradual, something he already discussed with coaches and team trainers in his expected return to training next week.

Games and Amusements Board chairman Baham Mitra personally visited a workout session of a PBA team Thursday and was satisfied with what he saw, making him more confident the PBA can return to play soon.

PBA superstar James Yap of Rain or Shine isn’t discounting the possibility of returning to Italy to be with his family right after his obligation in the PBA with the Elasto Painters.

“Of course sobrang ma-miss ko sila,” James Yap told Manila Bulletin early Wednesday from Milano Marittima, Italy. “Three months na talagang bonding… spend time kami together sa bahay or sa labas.”

From the feedback he received, Rain or Shine mentor Caloy Garcia got almost the same assessment from his coaching staff following the return to practice session of the PBA Wednesday.

Unless the border of Qatar closes again because of lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic, Rain or Shine superstar James Yap is flying back home on September 2.

As the PBA teams eye their respective return to practice sessions, several players think it would only take a month for them to get back in game shape, and hopefully resume with the Philippine Cup.

The return to MECQ in Metro Manila could be the reason why the flight back home of Rain or Shine’s James Yap has been cancelled the other day.

Rain or Shine superstar James Yap is set to fly back home this month and join the practice session of the Elasto Painters when the training resumes under strict rules of the government.

Rain or Shine superstar James Yap has added ‘yoga’ to his training routine this previous week as he continues to prepare for the PBA return while still in Milano Marittima, Italy.

In an effort to regain his deadly form in preparation for the resumption of PBA workouts, Rain or Shine superstar James Yap has been doing a lot of shooting practice in Milano Marittima, Italy.