10 Filipino Imports Make B.League All-Star Selection
Filipinos populate Japan’s B.League All-Star Weekend festivities, as 10 of the “Asia All-Stars” members evidence the country’s hooping prowess.
Erik Spoelstra Inks $120+ Million Extension
Three-time National Basketball Association (NBA) Champion Erik Spoelstra prolongs his stay with the Miami Heat as the franchise’s longest-tenured head coach (the league’s second, behind only to San Antonio’s Gregg Popovich), signing an eight-year, $120+ million extension—reportedly the “largest contract in NBA history in terms of total value for a coach.” Following his brief stint […]
Howard and Blatche Arrive In Manila Prior To Dubai Tournament
Dwight Howard and Andrey Blatche formally reunite on Philippine soil, joining Strong Group’s 2024 Dubai International Basketball Championship tourney.
Jeremy Lin’s “Crazy” Return to the Philippines
East Asia Super League (EASL) hosted the return of Jeremy Lin to the Philippines, as the visiting New Taipei Kings escaped with an away victory against the Meralco Bolts, 89-77, at the PhilSports arena last January 3, 2024. “Linsanity” provided a 23-point, 10-rebound double-double and four assists, complemented by Chin-Min Yang and Christian Anigwe’s 13 […]
Dwight Howard Signs Contract With Philippine Team
National Basketball Association’s (NBA) eight-time All-Star and three-time Defensive Player of the Year awardee, Dwight Howard, eyes the Philippines as his next destination following his brief T1 League (Taiwan) stint under the Taoyuan Leopards. Howard joins Converge FiberXers’ executive Jacob Lao’s Strong Group in the 2024 Dubai International Basketball Championship this January 19 to 28, […]
Jordan Clarkson Breaks Utah Jazz’s Triple-Double Drought
Gilas Pilipinas’ recent naturalized option Jordan Clarkson commences the year in record-breaking fashion, claiming a 20-point, 10-rebound, and 11-assist triple-double during their 127-90 homestand against the Dallas Mavericks last January 1, 2024. It marks the first for the Utah Jazz since Carlos Boozer’s 22-point, 11-rebound, and 10-assist in February 2008 against a rookie Kevin Durant […]
Paul Pierce Swears He Can Shoot 60 Percent From 3-Point Line If He Gets a 10-Day Contract
Is Paul Pierce making an NBA comeback? Pierce, 46, revealed on a recent episode of Ticket & The Truth that he has been working out every day and playing pick-up basketball with the goal of receiving a 10-day contract from an NBA team in February. The NBA Hall of Famer offered up an appealing pitch, […]
Nikola Jokić Is Leaving Nike for China’s 361°
Arguably the best basketball player in the world, Denver Nuggets center and reigning Finals MVP Nikola Jokić has spent the first eight seasons of his career wearing sneakers by Nike. For the past two seasons, he’s led the brand’s GT Jump franchise, famously making headlines for playing with his wedding ring attached to his laces. […]
Justin Bieber Flexes Basketball Skills at Inaugural BIG3 Pop-Up in L.A.
YouTube: TMZSports Before the year comes to a close, Justin Bieber is shooting some hoops. On Tuesday night, the singer played a three-on-three game of basketball at BIG3’s inaugural street pop-up event at SRGN Studios in Los Angeles, California.Footage shared by TMZ shows the 29-year-old superstar effortlessly holding his own on the basketball court. Twitter: […]
DLSU and UST Reclaim Basketball Thrones After Title Droughts
The 2023-24 basketball season of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) marks the disruption of dynasties, welcoming new conquerors to its throne. Its storyline showcased a gruesome back-and-forth, with no clear victor from the onset, as those who championed unraveled with time. Following vast title droughts in their program’s history, the De La […]
