NBA cheering for PBA in restart Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Oct 01 02:03 PM The NBA is monitoring the PBA as it attempts to restart its season in a bubble, after sharing their protocols and best practices with the league. Read more »
NBA: Heat coach says LeBron's longevity is 'testament to his greatness' ReutersUpdated as of Sep 30 05:55 AM Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra on Tuesday paid tribute to his former player LeBron James, who will make a 10th NBA Finals appearance this week but in a different jersey than when the duo were celebrating titles together. Read more »
THE DAY IN PHOTOS: September 29, 2020 ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Sep 30 02:25 AM Here are the big stories today in photos. Read more »
Basket-'bubble' Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN NewsUpdated as of Sep 29 06:48 PM Guests are medically assessed at Quest Hotel in Clark, Pampanga, Tuesday, as the PBA prepares for the 2020 Philippine Cup, which will restart October 11. Read more »
Volleyball stars keeping track of PBA bubble as PSL eyes own competition Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Sep 28 09:15 PM Other athletes, particularly the stars of the PSL, will be keeping a close watch on the PBA as they resume their season this October in Clark, Pampanga. Read more »
PBA: Abueva yet to complete requirements for reinstatement, says Marcial Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Sep 27 03:48 PM Embattled Phoenix forward Calvin Abueva has yet to complete the requirements set for him by the PBA, Commissioner Willie Marcial has clarified. Read more »
NBA: New Chicago Bulls coach gets $24M over four years - report Field Level Media/ReutersPosted at Sep 25 09:43 AM The Chicago Bulls gave new coach Billy Donovan a four-year contract with more than $24 million, The Athletic reported Thursday night. Read more »
Clark bubble a go as PBA gets provisional approval Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN NewsUpdated as of Sep 24 05:51 PM The Philippine Basketball Association has gotten provisional approval from the Inter-Agency Task Force to push through with its season in a bubble to be held in Clark. Read more »
With season cancelled, MPBL teams have chance to recover from business woes Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Sep 23 05:55 PM The decision to cancel the upcoming season of the MPBL should help teams recover from financial issues and give them time to right the ship by 2021. Read more »
Testing czar says will support PBA's request for 'bubble' Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Sep 22 02:58 PM The country's COVID-19 testing czar has assured the PBA of his support, in the league's quest for permission from the government to resume its season in a bubble in Clark next month. Read more »
China team cuts ex-NBA guard Ty Lawson over lewd posts Agence France-PressePosted at Sep 21 05:32 PM Former NBA point guard Ty Lawson said he meant "no disrespect" after lewd social media posts about Chinese women stirred an outcry and saw him axed by China's Fujian Sturgeons basketball team. Read more »
MPBL will not lack for stars, assures Duremdes Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Sep 21 02:47 PM The MPBL will still have plenty of stars in the coming season, even after seeing a bunch of its standouts get drafted to the PBA last year. Read more »
PBA keeping fingers crossed for IATF approval Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Sep 21 12:59 PM The PBA has already submitted its request to resume its season in a "bubble" in Clark, and the league hopes to get a response from the Inter-Agency Task Force by the end of the week. Read more »
PBA determined to end season before Christmas Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Sep 20 02:27 PM The Philippine Basketball Association is determined to wrap up its 45th season before Christmas, in the hopes of starting the new season in a more "normal" format. Read more »
PBA to spend P65 million for Clark bubble Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Sep 19 02:27 PM MANILA - The Philippine Basketball Association will spend close to P65 million for the bubble it is setting up in Clark, Pampanga for the league's restart this October while the COVID-19 pandemic persists. Read more »
PBA to provide amenities for players inside Clark bubble Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Sep 17 07:34 PM The PBA on Thursday vowed that the players will not lack for entertainment inside the bubble at Clark, where they intend to resume their season in October. Read more »
NBA delays draft to November 18 Agence France-PressePosted at Sep 17 03:19 AM NEW YORK - The NBA confirmed Wednesday it would push back the 2020 draft to November 18, allowing an extra month to confirm details of next season's start date. Read more »
MPBL will give teams time to prepare before restart Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Sep 16 06:08 PM There is still no target date for the resumption of the MPBL, but Commissioner Kenneth Duremdes assures that teams will be given enough time to prepare before they play again. Read more »
MPBL players drafted into PBA face uncertainty as leagues plan restart Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Sep 16 04:41 PM Stars of the MPBL who were drafted into the PBA last year face some uncertainty with both leagues planning to resume their seasons that have been halted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more »
Basketball: Jimmy Alapag flies out to US with family, eyeing fresh start ABS-CBN NewsUpdated as of Sep 15 10:14 PM Alapag, who has turned to coaching after retiring from a stellar professional basketball career, flew out of the country with his family for the US Tuesday night. Read more »