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.

This week, the PBA welcomed both a rookie free agent and a familiar face making a return.

Unfortunately, our 3x3 teams just hit a major setback.

Two trades shook up the PBA this week. They may not involve big names, but they’re noteworthy because of what they signal for the teams involved.

What management should worry about is the real threat: our SEAG rivals stopping Gilas by blocking our players from competing.

First, I heard this was supposed to be Japeth Aguilar’s final game with Gilas. I’ve heard this rumor so many times now that I’m taking it with a grain of salt.

Thailand’s stricter basketball eligibility rules have suddenly put the Gilas Pilipinas campaign for the 2025 Southeast Asian Games in a tight spot. Reports say Filipino-Americans Brandon Ganuelas-Rosser, Mike Phillips, and Remy Martin were removed from the roster. Naturalized players Justin Brownlee and Angelo Kouame are also out, although the former Ateneo big man will suit up for the 3x3 squad. People are already saying Thailand played this move to tilt the competition and

Even though Guam tried to hang around, the Philippines eventually pulled away, finishing the job with a massive lead in front of a wild and very pro-Filipino crowd.

Tim Cone has finalized his roster for Gilas Pilipinas’ match against Guam, and it doesn’t include Juan Gomez de Liano, Jamie Malonzo, or Troy Rosario.

Here’s how the Power Rankings stack up from the start of the Philippine Cup up to the latest playdate as of press time.

Ryan Reyes quietly retired this season, and it was so quiet that you might not have even realized he played last season.

The sort of beef between Ginebra’s Tim Cone and Converge’s Delta Pineda got me thinking about the quotient system.

The lesson here is clear: teams exist to win, but players need the right system and opportunity to reach their potential.

What the hell is a silent ban, anyway? Because let’s be real — there are players who should still be in the PBA but, for some reason, aren’t.

Here’s how the Power Rankings stack up from the start of the Philippine Cup up to the latest playdate as of press time.

I think every Filipino basketball fan knows one golden rule: never foul a three-point shooter, especially when the game is on the line.

According to Spin.ph, the rationale behind this trade was that it was “one of the requests to the new franchise owners” when the sale was approved.

For well over a decade, the SMC teams have relied on their alleged farm teams—Northport and Terrafirma—to get the players they want. It’s the same cycle every time: players sharpen their PBA skills in these down-and-out squads that couldn’t care less about winning championships, and once they’re ready, they’re “promoted” to an SMC team where they finally get what they deserve. Then, four or five seasons later, when they’ve outlived their usefulness, they get sent back to thes

They’ve landed the former Ateneo Blue Eagle and current Abra Weaver while still maintaining one of the most stacked young cores in the league.

Following his indefinite suspension and ₱100,000 fine, Arwind Santos asked, “Bakit ‘yung nagsimula ng gulo, wala man lang kahit ano?”

But the Power Rankings aren’t just about the big names. Blackwater and Terrafirma have six of the 25 players on the list.

Many people believe he wasted his stint with the Gin Kings and that he is now paying for it. I somewhat agree, but that is the life of an import.

Back home, Malonzo could put up those numbers in the first three minutes of a PBA game. So was leaving Ginebra a mistake? Maybe. Maybe not.

As Tim Cone told SPIN.ph, “one wanted to leave, and one wanted to stay” when Mariano was included in the trade that sent him and Maverick Ahanmisi to the Terrafirma Dyip for the team’s Season 51 first-round pick.

At his peak, JV Casio was once seen as one of the rising stars of the PBA.

So that didn’t work. Haha. I guess with Titan Ultra’s win over the Meralco Bolts, the PBA felt that giving away the rights to Dave...

The Titan Ultra Giant Risers are trading the rights to Dave Ildefonso to Converge for a first-round pick and the rights to Kobe Monje.

The bigger question is: what’s next for them?

But beyond the MVP chase, how do the other awards shape up?

If Titan Ultra can shed the farm team label and actually challenge the SMC giants, then maybe stories like Bringas and Martinez won’t feel like temporary stopgaps—but real turning points.

The Titan Ultra Giant Risers are opening the season with a roster full of up-and-comers.

So it’s official. NorthPort Batang Pier is no more, and Pureblends is now in. Their new name? The Titan Maxx Giant Risers.

Looking back, the MBA’s final season was more than just a farewell tour—it was proof that talent and passion for basketball thrive everywhere.

If you ask me, Sean Anthony sits in that tricky “borderline Top 100” zone in PBA history.

If the franchise commits resources to be competitive, Cardel could finally get the recognition he’s long deserved.

Of the 77 players selected in the 2025 PBA Draft, only 41 applicants were able to survive the first round of cuts.

I would rather see the young ballers stuck in reserved seats one row from their team’s bench than aimlessly swirling in basketball limbo.

Magnolia’s roster remains one of the league’s best, but their championship drought looms large.

Phoenix has a history of surviving rather than thriving, but if these picks pan out, maybe—just maybe—they can finally start rewriting their reputation.

A couple of months back, I stumbled upon a blog about Dave Ildefonso. Reports said the Ateneo wing got homesick in South Korea, missing...

If I were a player, I’d rather pose for a photo op signing a huge, justified paycheck than smile awkwardly while settling for crumbs.

Ginebra addressed their needs with wings and a big, but the reality is Tim Cone rarely throws rookies into the fire unless they are surefire stars.

San Miguel is not exactly the kind of team that relies on rookies, given their deep core and championship pedigree, but the 2025 draft gave them an intriguing opportunity.

TNT may not have landed big stars, but they’ve once again positioned themselves as opportunists who can turn forgotten names into serviceable pros.

Terrafirma exists in the PBA in a limited capacity. They are basically a zombie franchise waiting for a proper end.

I have no idea what Phoenix is planning, but Converge’s intentions are crystal clear.

I actually waited for the draft applicants to be finalized, and while this year’s pool isn’t exactly top-heavy with a clear-cut number one, it would be ridiculous to say it lacks quality.

Wow. No one really saw this coming. Sure, this has been rumored for some time, but I don’t like writing about speculations. When talk...