Stockton thrives under the spotlight, but costly mistakes in those moments could eventually give management reason to explore other options.

No offense to Barangay Ginebra fans, but this is MVP’s winningest team versus Ramon Ang’s winningest team.

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All 13 teams have played two games each in this conference, so I think I have a good sample of stats to show here. Basically, Bol Bol is the sheesh, leading all imports in points and blocks. Marcus Lee, on the other hand, has got to be the next import to go if he hasn't been let go already, or if he puts up the same stats that Rodney Brondial usually gives San Miguel in the Philippine Cup. Coming in hot out of the gates, though, is Robert Upshaw III, followed by the suspended

Garrett Kelly was replaced by the Macau Black Knights with former ABL World Import MVP and Christian Standhardinger teammate Marcus Elliott.

It’s a rare case: a player making a clutch play while simultaneously committing a flagrant foul.

Bol Bol has drawn the ire of PBA fans for his work, despite topping the imports in points and blocks.

LA Tenorio is now the coach of the Magnolia Hotshots, the second team Cone led to a grand slam.

So finally, welcome to the Rookie Rankings.

In an interview with the Bilyonaryo News Channel, Commissioner Willie Marcial even said that Titan Ultra had not formally informed the league that they had signed the former Best Player of the Conference winner.

Justin Chua is both a winner and a team player. As a temporary solution at center until further notice, I really like this pickup for TNT.

Yes, Converge is loaded with talent. But when players don’t get what they want, that team can easily turn into a Petronovela.

The thing about the four-point line is that the novelty may have already run its course.

Chiu might even be the one to eventually take the place of June Mar Fajardo once The Kraken is ready to step away from international competition.

Anyway, on the opening day of the Commissioner’s Cup, four rookies stepped onto the court. Let’s see how they fared.

PBA COMMISSIONER'S CUP | IMPORT WATCH | MARVIN JONES (AND THE ISMAEL ROMERO SITUATION)

2026 PBA COMMISSIONER'S CUP | IMPORT WATCH | MICHAEL GILMORE

2026 PBA COMMISSIONER'S CUP | IMPORT WATCH | MUBASHAR ALI

2026 PBA COMMISSIONER'S CUP | IMPORT WATCH | CADY LALANNE

2026 PBA COMMISSIONER'S CUP | IMPORT WATCH | ISMAEL ROMERO

2026 PBA COMMISSIONER'S CUP | IMPORT WATCH | MARCUS LEE

If JMF had played in a time when the league featured the likes of a prime Asi Taulava, he might have faced stiffer competition.

2026 PBA COMMISSIONER'S CUP | IMPORT WATCH | JUSTIN BROWNLEE

2026 PBA COMMISSIONER'S CUP | IMPORT WATCH | DANIEL OCHEFU

2026 PBA COMMISSIONER'S CUP | IMPORT WATCH | BOL BOL

The thing about the trade is that Ginebra is sending a healthy player to Terrafirma for a guy who has yet to play 35 games in two and a half seasons.

Converge’s biggest problem is actually a good one: they simply need to follow the blueprint that Leo Austria has implemented in San Miguel.

I don’t want to label anyone as the “worst” because that feels unnecessary and disrespectful.

I don’t want to label anyone as the “worst” because that feels unnecessary and disrespectful.

The best result for QMB is just to ball out and get bank with his skills.

Gilas Pilipinas will take on these formidable foes without the presence of both Kai Sotto and Quentin Millora-Brown in this FIBA World Cup qualifying window.

Ali Peek recently said that TNT should retire Asi Taulava’s jersey, and honestly, I get where he’s coming from.

The Meralco Bolts are poised to select Romero as their import in the 2026 PBA Commissioner’s Cup despite opposition from some members of the PBA community.

I’m on the fence about tanking. That said, Munzon has proven that he can be a top guy.

Here are the ten biggest snubs of the 2026 PBA All-Star Game.

The PBA just announced the starters and reserves for the 2026 All-Star Game, and for once, I didn’t feel the urge to throw up and chuck my phone across the room.

For most students, that makes perfect sense. Finish school first, then the real career opportunities follow. But for elite athletes, that logic doesn’t always apply.

Dillinger was a true multi-position baller. He had deep range, solid defensive awareness, and the versatility to slide anywhere from shooting guard to power forward.

The Macau Black Bears are now in the PBA.

Calvin Abueva—the Philippine Cup’s leading scorer—was shipped to the FiberXers in exchange for three players.

How can you not award the Finals MVP to June Mar Fajardo? The dude just put up 29 points and 23 rebounds!

2025-26 PBA PHILIPPINE CUP STATS | FINALS | SAN MIGUEL VS TNT - FIRST 3 GAMES

The gutting of MPBL teams has already begun, with the remaining squads feasting on the remnants of what were once the Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguards, the Pangasinan Heat Waves, and other teams that may or may not suit up for the seventh MPBL season.

The PBA issued a directive stating that it would not allow players with existing contracts to join the PBA Draft.

Tiu is now set to spearhead Phoenix’s resurgence. His arrival, of course, coincides with the departures of Willy Wilson and Jamike Jarin.

Gabe Norwood is undoubtedly one of the best players to have ever played the game.

I get that Celzo isn’t a big-name signing, but TNT badly needs reliable role players, which is why I’m actually good with this move.

Geo Chiu is reportedly close to signing with the Terrafirma Dyip, and while that’s technically just him honoring the team that drafted him, it still feels like a lose-lose situation.

Reyes was joined by several familiar Alaska names, including 1996 Grand Slam members Johnny Abarrientos, Poch Juinio, Chris Bolado, and Jeffrey Cariaso.

It’s incredibly tough to dislodge June Mar Fajardo from the No. 1 spot in any PBA power ranking. But every so often, the basketball universe glitches.