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PBA: Marcial hopes teams can begin practicing by next week

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 14 01:24 PM

Teams of the Philippine Basketball Association are set to undergo testing for the novel coronavirus once again, in the hopes that they can resume practices by next week. Read more »

Russell Westbrook says he tested positive for the coronavirus

Sopan Deb, The New York Times
Updated as of Jul 14 08:48 AM

Westbrook said his positive test came before the Houston Rockets left for Orlando, where the NBA is attempting to restart its season. Read more »

Duke hires Kara Lawson as women's basketball head coach

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 12 11:43 AM

Duke University has hired former WNBA guard Kara Lawson as the head coach of its women's basketball team, the school confirmed on Saturday.   Read more »

Greg Slaughter signs with same agency as Jokic, Marjanovic

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 10 05:07 PM

BeoBasket, reportedly the biggest international basketball agency in the world. Read more »

Guiao calls on PBA to be proactive in seeking restart

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 09 01:01 PM

NLEX head coach Yeng Guiao says the PBA has to remain proactive in pushing for its return, after already getting the go-signal for teams to resume training.  Read more »

PBA: Ahead of resumption of practices, Marcial to meet with coaches, team managers

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 07 03:57 PM

PBA commissioner Willie Marcial will meet with the league's head coaches and team managers on Friday to explain the league's protocols when teams return to practice.   Read more »

SBP exec advises MPBL, other leagues to submit protocols to IATF

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 07 01:45 PM

The Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League and other basketball leagues should follow the steps of the Philippine Basketball Association in asking permission from government agencies to return to practices. Read more »

Alapag relishes 'eye-opening' experience with Sacramento in NBA Summer League

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 06 01:01 PM

Alab Pilipinas head coach Jimmy Alapag learned plenty in his stint with the Sacramento Kings during the NBA Summer League last year, an experience that he described as "eye-opening." Read more »

PBA's Iron Man LA Tenorio shares tips to longevity, durability

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 05 05:13 PM

Speaking to Migs Bustos on "Off the Record," the Ginebra point guard said there are not really any secrets to his longevity or durability -- only a pure love and enjoyment of the game. Read more »

NBA releases restart scrimmage schedule

Field Level Media/Reuters
Posted at Jul 05 09:01 AM

The NBA on Saturday released the scrimmage schedule for the upcoming 22-team restart. Read more »

MPBL: Duremdes says IATF ruling good news, but opening training camp not as easy

Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 05 03:46 AM

Commissioner Kenneth Duremdes welcomed the IATF directive allowing basketball teams to resume practice, but can the MPBL just go ahead and do that? Read more »

Reports: Heat end workouts after 2nd positive COVID-19 test

Reuters
Posted at Jul 04 10:32 AM

The Miami Heat closed their practice facility for training after a second player tested positive for the coronavirus, multiple media outlets reported Friday. Read more »

Gov't allows basketball, football teams to practice during community quarantine

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 03 03:55 PM

Practice and conditioning for basketball and football are now allowed even while community quarantine protocols are still in place across the country, Malacañang said Friday.   Read more »

Kobe Bryant honored with 2K21 ‘Mamba Forever’ edition

Field Level Media/Reuters
Posted at Jul 02 11:47 PM

NBA 2K21 is releasing a third cover and special edition to honor late Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant. Read more »

Higit P1-M halaga ng branded na relo, ibang kagamitan nasamsam ng Customs

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 02 04:56 PM

Kabilang sa mga nasamsam ay mga relo mula sa mga brand na Michael Kors, Fossils, Anne Klein, Charriol, Invicta, Kate Spade, Diesel at Tommy. Read more »

As players eye stints abroad, PBA chairman insists league offers more security

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 02 05:02 PM

The PBA is not threatened by the possibility of potential draftees heading to foreign leagues, after Thirdy Ravena's decision to play professional basketball in Japan. Read more »

PBA summons Aguilar, Wong for potential violation of quarantine rules

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 02 03:58 PM

PBA commissioner Willie Marcial confirmed on Thursday that he has summoned Ginebra's Japeth Aguilar and Rain or Shine draftee Adrian Wong, for potentially violating quarantine rules.   Read more »

Thirdy Ravena on playing pro in Japan: ‘There’s a lot of uncertainty, but I have full trust in the league’

ANCX
Updated as of Jul 02 06:23 AM

In his first year in the professional ranks, the former King Eagle will be taking his talents to the Japanese B.League for its 2020-2021 season. Ravena is the first Filipino import of the league, whose last season was cut short by COVID-19. BY JOSH BUENAVENTURA Read more »

Filipino hoops coaches bare opportunities, challenges abroad

Rick Olivares
Posted at Jun 29 09:06 PM

It isn’t only basketball players who have been finding jobs and opportunities in Southeast Asia, but also coaches. Read more »

De La Salle's Malonzo wins 'Home Jam' fun dunk contest

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 27 03:18 PM

High flying De La Salle star Jamie Malonzo took home the honors and won over Ateneo's Thirdy Ravena and University of the Philippines Juan Gomez De Liano in their “Home Jam: Dunkers Only” slam dunk competition Saturday. Read more »