Hopefully, Durham Succeeds on Third Try

Two-time Best Import Allen Durham hopes to finally lead the Meralco Bolts to the 'Promised Land' on his third try when he makes his return for the season-ending PBA Governors' Cup which starts on 17 August.

Coach Norman Black confirmed Durham is returning for the season's final conference after the Bolts' campaign in the Commissioner's Cup ended with a quarterfinal loss to Barangay Ginebra San Miguel.

Pinas Withdrew From Asian Basketball Games

The Philippines has decided not to participate in the basketball competition of the 2018 Asian Games in Indonesia, the sport's national governing body announced last 26 July.

The message was sent to media organizations via email through the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas' official account, and also posted on the federation's official social media account.

FIBA's Ruling on The Phil-Aussie Brawl

Former NBA players like Thon Maker and Andray Blatche were the biggest names in the Philippines-Australia brawl, but they sure weren’t the only ones involved in the massive fight.

The fallout included the Bucks center and former Wizards forward, but it also reaches much further.

Shady Game 1 Officiating Scored

Meralco Bolts coach Norman Black lamented the officiating late in the Bolts’ loss to Barangay Ginebra in Game One of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup quarterfinals last 9 July.

"I hope we can get better shake from the guys governing the games because today, it was quite frustrating in the endgame," Black said. "The game was called well in the beginning but I think in the end, it wasn't called well at all."