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FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers: Belangel, Sotto to lead Gilas vs Indonesia

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 17 09:55 PM

SJ Belangel, Kai Sotto, and Ange Kouame are set to make their second appearance for Gilas Pilipinas as they take on Indonesia in the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers on Friday at AUF Gym in Pampanga. Read more »

Gilas tinalo ang S. Korea sa unang laro ng FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 17 08:30 PM

Nagtagumpay ang Gilas Pilipinas kontra South Korea sa unang laro ng FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers sa Clark, Pampanga.   Read more »

NBA: Paul George carries Clippers past Jazz for 3-2 edge

Field Level Media/Reuters
Posted at Jun 17 02:22 PM

Paul George scored 37 points to lead the Los Angeles Clippers, playing without injured Kawhi Leonard, to a surprising 119-111 win over the Utah Jazz in Salt Lake City on Wednesday night in Game 5 of a Western Conference semifinal series. Read more »

NBA: Hawks escape 26-point hole, shock Sixers in Game 5

Field Level Media via Reuters
Updated as of Jun 17 11:49 AM

The Atlanta Hawks rallied from a 26-point, second-half deficit to stun the host Philadelphia 76ers, 109-106, on Wednesday and take a 3-2 series lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals. Read more »

FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers: Why coach Tab believes small players still have place in game

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 17 08:28 AM

After Gilas' win over Asian titan Korea, SJ Belangel and RJ Abarrientos's performance validated coach Tab Baldwin's decision to get them to be part of the squad. Read more »

Prosper vows to return as a PBA import but only for Terrafirma

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 16 05:52 PM

Former PBA reinforcement Lester Prosper vowed he won't be playing for any PBA club other than Terrafirma.   Read more »

NBA: Kevin Durant's 49-point explosion leads Nets to 3-2 series edge

Field Level Media via Reuters
Updated as of Jun 16 12:01 PM

The Brooklyn Nets stormed back and beat the Milwaukee Bucks, 114-108, Tuesday night in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinals in New York. Read more »

NBL, WNBL to start first pro campaigns in July

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 13 03:45 PM

The long-awaited first professional seasons of the NBL and the WNBL will start in July. Read more »

Mindanao leg of Vismin Super Cup set for Pagadian City

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 13 01:54 PM

The Mindanao leg of the inaugural season of the Pilipinas VisMin Super Cup will be held in a bubble in Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur. Read more »

MPBL plans to move Mumbaki Cup opening to September

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 12 11:45 PM

Commissioner Duremdes previously planned to hold the Mumbaki Cup in August the earliest with 19 teams participating and Subic hosting a bubble. Read more »

NBA: Donovan Mitchell scores 37 as Jazz go up 2-0 on Clippers

Field Level Media via Reuters
Updated as of Jun 11 06:23 PM

Donovan Mitchell led the Utah Jazz to a 117-111 victory and a 2-0 lead over the Los Angeles Clippers in the Western Conference semifinals.   Read more »

PBA: 'Big' Belga sheds 30 lbs to extend basketball career

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 10 03:36 PM

Beau Belga has shed a total of 30 pounds since he started watching his weight two seasons ago. Read more »

FIBA: Kai Sotto can't wait to join Gilas in Calamba

Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 09 08:12 PM

Filipino teen sensation Kai Sotto can't wait to finally join his Gilas Pilipinas teammates at Inspire Sports Academy in Calamba, Laguna. Read more »

FIBA: Norwood excited to see Gilas back in action

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 08 07:18 PM

Rain or Shine's Gabe Norwood, who has already seen several tours of duty for the national team, is looking forward to see Gilas Pilipinas in action in the FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers. Read more »

Fil-Am players' tryout just the beginning for Gilas women

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 08 06:02 PM

After steering the Gilas Pilipinas women's team to a breakthrough gold in the 2019 Southeast Asian Games, coach Pat Aquino is confident that the program can only improve in the future. Read more »

NBA: LeBron James, Anthony Davis to skip Olympics -- report

Field Level Media/Reuters
Posted at Jun 08 12:31 PM

U.S. men's basketball coach Gregg Popovich should not be counting on LeBron James and Anthony Davis for this summer's Olympic team. Read more »

WATCH: Day 1 of tryouts for Gilas Pilipinas women

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 06 03:20 PM

Tryouts for the Gilas Pilipinas women's national team commenced on Saturday in California. Read more »

SBP will 'move forward' with nat'l 3x3 program

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 06 03:09 PM

The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas will take key steps to further invest in and strengthen its 3x3 program.  Read more »

PBA looks to open season by early July

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 06 12:14 PM

The PBA is optimistic that it can start its 46th season by late June or early July, with teams progressing in their practices in various venues all over the country. Read more »

Shiga postpones Kiefer's introductory press con amid contract dispute

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 06 10:46 AM

The Shiga Lakestars have postponed Kiefer Ravena's introductory press conference, originally set for Monday, over issues regarding his contract. Read more »