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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.

Suspended Phoenix Super LPG star Calvin Abueva bared in a television program Wednesday that he has met all the conditions set by PBA Commissioner Willie Marcial before being considered for reinstatement.

Rain or Shine co-owner Raymund Yu said he is looking forward to the PBA’s resumption of practice sessions, and hopefully the continuation of the Philippine Cup.

Four more PBA teams yesterday took part in a swab testing procedure as a final requirement before being allowed to resume training sessions as early as next week.

San Miguel Corporation sports director Alfrancis Chua bared Wednesday that two of the three PBA ballclubs under the SMC banner have already taken their swab tests at the company’s health facility at Ortigas Center in Pasig two days before nine other pro teams are scheduled at the Makati Medical Center.

San Miguel Beer coach Leo Austria praised his players for staying in shape despite the long PBA suspension caused by the COVID-19 pandemic even as the team prepares for the planned resumption of training next week.

All of these are being practiced by PBA players, the very same things that other Filipinos are doing in this time of coronavirus pandemic as advised by the medical experts and the government.

Once the gavel goes down on the end of Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine in Mega Manila today, the gate barrier immediately goes up for the return to practice of the Philippine Basketball Association.

NLEX coach Yeng Guiao said the team will try to observe the concept of having a household bubble and a team bubble once practice resumes.

The PBA will hold the mandatory swab testing of teams late next week, provided the government lifts the Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine imposed on Metro Manila after Aug. 18.

Calvin Abueva is flattered by the offers to play overseas but insisted that his main focus is to complete the process of his possible reinstatement in the PBA.

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.

Barangay Ginebra San Miguel coach Tim Cone said there are no plans to trade the rights to Greg Slaughter and that the Kings intend to retain his services if he decides to come back to the PBA.

A former special adviser to the National Task Force against COVID-19 is suggesting the use of a bubble concept once pro leagues like the PBA, Chooks to Go 3x3 and Philippines Football League resume activities.

It was September 7, 2018 – or a day after his birthday – when Balanza had undergone brain surgery to remove a tumor, forcing him to miss the remainder of the season.

NorthPort confirmed Thursday that Robert Bolick has been cleared to join practice after his rookie campaign was cut short by an ACL injury.

With the positive response from basketball fans following the announcement of the moniker change from Elite to ‘Bossing, Blackwater owner Dioceldo Sy Thursday said he has instructed his office to have a logo-making contest inspired by the team’s new name.

Barangay Ginebra San Miguel coach Tim Cone and guard LA Tenorio have both commended the company’s decision to honor the health workers with a special logo of the men and women at the frontline in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic.