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The PBA 3×3 will have to wait for the 46th season to begin before the new halfcourt competition can push through with its inaugural tournament.

The PBA sought the clarification and guidance of the Metropolitan Development Authority with regards to current health and safety guidelines being implemented by the Inter-Agency Task Force.

PBA Commissioner Willie Marcial said Friday, May 14, that teams are expected to start their training sessions beginning next week in Batangas City, Ilocos Norte, as well as in Angeles City in Pampanga.

Thirdy Ravena sent a letter to the PBA a day after the issue surrounding the league’s “draft dodger” rule resurfaced when he signed a multi-year extension with the San-en Neophoenix of Japan’s B.League.

The PBA will restore the salaries of players, coaches and staff in full on May 18 when teams are expected to begin holding 5-on-5 scrimmages in areas under General Community Quarantine.

The PBA is now more lukewarm to the idea of holding another bubble, especially after the government allowed the league to hold 5-on-5 scrimmages in areas under General Community Quarantine.

PBA commissioner Willie Marcial said the possibility of starting the 46th season next month will hinge on whether the government-approved staging of 5-on-5 scrimmages in areas under General Community Quarantine is a success.

PBA teams could be allowed to hold 5-on-5 scrimmages in areas under General Community Quarantine starting May 18 following the approval of the Inter-Agency Task Force.

The Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Commissioner's Office has encouraged the players, coaches and officials of all 12 teams to join the government's campaign against the spread of COVID-19.

PBA commissioner Willie Marcial is not ruling out the possibility that Batangas City may end up as a venue for the 46th season.

The PBA is seeking the request of the Inter-Agency Task Force for 5-on-5 scrimmages to be allowed in areas with regulations below Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine.

The PBA could be given the option of purchasing vaccines directly from the government in order to boost its chances of starting the 46th season as early as possible.

The PBA is looking at the possibility of having Batangas City as a practice venue for all teams while NCR Plus remains under Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine.

The PBA will not be able to stage the 46th season under a closed-circuit setup unless there’s a decline in COVID-19 cases.

The start of the PBA’s 46th season will now be up to the Inter-Agency Task Force after the league’s top brass laid down its plans before two key government officials in Malacanang on Wednesday.

PBA commissioner Willie Marcial said the door remains open for Gilas Pilipinas to compete for the title as a guest team in the league's 46th season.

PBA commissioner Willie Marcial said the league is keeping a vigilant approach in trying to curb game-fixing allegations similar to the one that rocked the Pilipinas VisMin Super Cup recently.

The PBA will allow teams to hold training bubbles as long as they are held in areas under Modified General Community Quarantine.