PBA teams will have to think twice before deciding on replacing their imports once action starts in the season-ending Governors’ Cup. Commissioner Willie Marcial said restrictions related to the COVID-19 are going to make things stringent for teams as compared to the pre-pandemic when imports can...
SMB's Bacon Austria, James Mangahas, Jeff Manday and Louie Vigil (PBA Images) TNT, Barangay Ginebra and San Miguel Beer were drawn to separate groups for the initial leg of the PBA 3x3 tournament which starts Nov. 20 at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City. The Tropang Giga are joined by the...
Photo from PBA Arwind Santos said the shocking trade that ended his 12 memorable years with the San Miguel Beermen is a reminder of the reality each PBA player faces in the industry of professional basketball. “Nabigla tayo, hindi natin akalain lahat,” Santos said in an interview with CNN...
The PBA will formally launch its inaugural 3x3 tournament with a draw proceedings on Saturday, Nov. 13. Thirteen teams are going to be split into different groups for the first leg which starts Nov. 20 at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City. Barangay Ginebra San Miguel, Cavitex (NLEX), Limitless...
Photo from PBA Vic Manuel is looking forward to playing a key part for the talent-laden San Miguel Beermen and finally end his near-decade quest for a first PBA championship. The power forward known as “The Muscleman” said his toughness and experience are something he hopes to provide to a...
The PBA has started to build ties with Asian counterparts apart from agreeing to take part in the East Asia Super League. PBA commissioner Willie Marcial said he received an invitation from Japan’s B.League to attend its All-Star Game in Okinawa this January while the Korean Basketball League...
Photo from PBA The PBA is anticipating a setup similar to the ones being implemented in movie theaters in the event the Inter-Agency Task Force allows the league to welcome back fans in the season-ending Governors’ Cup. PBA commissioner Willie Marcial is working on securing a meeting with IATF...
TNT star RR Pogoy and longtime girlfriend Love Lynn Portes have tied the knot Monday, Nov. 8. (Photos from TNT Tropang Giga Facebook page) The Tropang Giga, through their official Facebook page, posted a series of photos of their wedding and congratulated Pogoy after getting the "second ring." This...
Arwind Santos (second from left) poses with Marcio Lassiter, June Mar Fajardo, Alex Cabagnot and Chris Ross (PBA Images) The trade that sent Arwind Santos to the NorthPort Batang Pier marked the end of an era for the San Miguel Beermen’s talented and successful starting five. San Miguel’s...
Photo from PBA Vic Manuel finally got his wish to play for the team he rooted for as a youngster after being traded to the San Miguel Beermen. Manuel was traded for the second time in 72 hours Monday, Nov. 8 when he was sent by the NorthPort Batang Pier to the Beermen in exchange for franchise...
Photo from PBA Vic Manuel’s second stint with the NorthPort Batang Pier ended before it even started after being dealt to the San Miguel Beermen in exchange for the latter’s longtime star Arwind Santos. The PBA Commissioner’s Office approved the one-on-one deal Monday, Nov. 8, three days...
Ginebra’s Justin Brownlee goes for the layup against Rain or Shine’s Gabe Norwood (PBA Images) A shorter playoff schedule will be implemented for the season-ending PBA Governors’ Cup which could start in the final week of November. PBA commissioner Willie Marcial said the top four teams after...
