By ADRIAN STEWART CO Kai Sotto finally made an appearance for the Orlando Magic as they suffered an 88-71 defeat to the Portland Trail Blazers in the NBA Summer League at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas yesterday morning (Philippine time). The 7-foot-3 Filipino center tallied six points on 3-of-7 shooting, to …
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Negros Muscovados takes down Bacolod in MPBL
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negros Pau Muscovados got back on the winning track in the 2023 Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) after a 102-88 victory over Bacolod City of Smiles at the Batangas State University Gymnasium on Thursday night, July 13. Jason Melano waxed hot offensively with 23 points, including five three-point conversions, to go …
Carlos Alvarez values knowledge from Geje Eustaquio
Carlos “The Limitless” Alvarez, a promising prospect from the legendary Team Lakay, finds himself in a unique position as he continues his professional career as a mixed martial artist under the ONE Championship umbrella. Not only does he have the backing of one of the most respected and decorated camps in the sport, he also …
Rain or Shine endgame run keeps TNT winless
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Rain or Shine Elasto Painters leaned on a huge endgame surge to defeat TNT Tropang Giga, 106-100, in the 2023 PBA on Tour at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City on Wednesday evening, July 12. Down 96-98 after a basket by Tropang Giga’s Gryann Mendoza, the Painters managed to tie …
Fil-Am Harper fires 12 in Toronto’s loss to Detroit
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Ron Harper, Jr.’s strong offensive showing went to naught as the Toronto Raptors suffered a 94-90 defeat to the Detroit Pistons in the NBA Summer League at the Thomas & Mack center in Las Vegas yesterday (Philippine time). The Filipino-American forward tallied 12 points, with 10 coming in the fourth quarter, …
LeBron James says no intention of retiring yet
NBA star LeBron James ended speculation over his future yesterday, saying that he is not yet ready to retire and maintains his love for basketball. James responded to his team, the Los Angeles Lakers, losing the Western Conference final to eventual champions Denver in May, by saying he had “a lot to think about” amid …
Ginebra clinches back-to-back PBA 3×3 leg crown
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings clinched its second consecutive leg crown after topping the second leg of the PBA 3×3 Season 3 First Conference with a 19-17 win over Meralco Bolts at the Ayala Mall Circuit in Makati City on Tuesday, July 11. Ralph Cu drilled the go-ahead outside conversion in …
Iloilo United Royals upset Zamboanga in MPBL
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Iloilo United Royals relied on a huge fourth quarter run to defeat Zamboanga City Family’s Brand Sardines, 86-80, in the 2023 Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) at the STRIKE Gym in Bacoor, Cavite on Tuesday night, July 11. Trailing for most of the game, the United Royals turned things around …
Dwight Ramos downplays injury concerns: ‘I’m feeling good’
Before Gilas Pilipinas resumes their training for the upcoming 2023 FIBA World Cup, Dwight Ramos shed some light on the team’s experience from their recently-concluded Europe training camp. “It was good,” Ramos said while appearing at the Premier Volleyball League matchup between F2 and Choco Mucho. “The teams [that we competed against] over there were a …
Wembanyama won’t play again in NBA Summer League —reports
French teenage star Victor Wembanyama, the top pick in last month’s NBA Draft, will not play again for San Antonio in the NBA Summer League, according to multiple reports. The Spurs shutting down the 19-year-old French center, who stands 7-foot-4 (2.24 meters), was not a surprise, as Wembanyama himself said last week he did not …