Bahrain Will Host PBA Games This December

The Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) is set to hold its first official games in Bahrain as part of its 50th anniversary celebration.

Commissioner Willie Marcial and Bahrain Basketball Association president Alaa Mudara officially signed the contract for the 15-17 December 2025 event that will feature three PBA teams playing two games. Mudara is the president of the Bahrain Basketball Association (BBA).

QMB Ditches PBA Draft To Explore Better Options

After helping bring championship to the UP Fighting Maroons in the Season 87 of the UAAP, Quentin Millora-Brown (QMB) is predictably becoming a hot commodity.

The 6-foot-10, 265-pound center, who averaged 14 points, 9 rebounds and 2.3 assists in the three-game finals series, was expected to be picked number one in the 2025 PBA Draft. However, this is not going to happen.

Can A Unrestricted Free Agent Transfer To A Sister Team?

The answer to the question above is not as clear cut as many PMA fans would like it to be. However, the querry is relevant, in light of mounting incidents of obvious collusion among teams under the San Miguel and MVP blocs in total disregard of pro league rules governing sister ballclubs.

So what is the take of PBA commissioner Willie Marcial on this? His answer: "Yes, but ..."

Sale Of Terrafirma Did Not Push Through

Just when the PBA fans are about to see some improved and quality plays, a hammer came crushing down last 18 July to squash that hope. Terrafirma Dyip decided to stay put for the PBA’s 50th season instead of fading away.

League commissioner Willie Marcial announced that plans to sell the Dyip franchise to the Zamboanga Valientes fell through as the two teams failed to strike an agreement.

Proposed Trade Could Bring Standhardinger To The Bolts

As they look forward to their future, the Meralco Bolts are rumored to be exploring several options to strengthen their roster, add more depth to their bench and include another scoring opportunity.

One of those options reportedly involved securing the services of Christian Standhardinger from the Terrafirma Dyip franchise. However, this will not be an easy task.