Maverick Ahanmisi Challenges "K Showtime"

Maverick Ahanmisi pushed back against what he believes as a blatant disrespect toward Filipino basketball, defending the culture amid viral street games involving foreign content creator "K Showtime."

Ahanmisi said physical play has always been part of the local game but drew the line at actions he believes cross into disrespect.

Was There A Violation In The Converge Inbound Against Ginebra?

Several online reactions and criticisms came pouring out after Converge FiberXers’ lost to Barangay Ginebra San Miguel, 93-99, last 29 March. Most are divided over a possible inbound violation late in the game involving Coverge's Alec Stockton and Ginebra's Scottie Thompson.

Clips circulating on social media showed that with 52 seconds remaining and Converge trailing by two, Thompson appeared to disrupt the inbound pass while the ball was still in Stockton’s hands. The error led to Justin Brownlee's teardrop shot for a more confortable 97-93 Ginebra lead.

Jaden Ivey Waived For Speaking Against The Pride Month

Lastest constroversy from the NBA involved the Chicago Bulls after they waived guard Jaden Ivey last 30 March in the wake of his alleged anti-LGBTQ+ comments and remarks about religion. Ivey reportedly made the controversial videos on his Instagram account.

"They proclaim Pride Month in the NBA," he said. "They proclaim it. They show it to the world. They say come join us for Pride, for Pride Month to celebrate unrighteousness. They proclaim it. They proclaim it on the billboards. They proclaim it in the streets. Unrighteousness. So how is it that one can’t speak righteousness? How are they to say that this man is crazy?"

Former Meralco Player Arrested In Taguig

Taguig City police have arrested former Meralco Bolts player Mark Cardona after he allegedly sexually assaulted a woman at a bar in BGC.

A police report states that on Saturday, 28 March, Cardona "suddenly" grabbed a 21-year-old woman’s hands and kissed her without consent, leading to a confrontation between her boyfriend and the ex-PBA star. According to the report, Cardona, who had "become aggressive," also poked the boyfriend’s eyes as they approached the bouncer to report the incident. Cardona faces charges of physical injuries and acts of lasciviousness.

Where Is Allein Maliksi?

Allein Maliksi is still playing. He is still with the Meralco Bolts, although in a moe controlled minutes and reduced role.

The veteran gunner played his first game in the PBA 50th Season Commissioner’s Cup last 29 March against Titan Ultra as he tries to regain his place in the Bolts’ regular rotation after a long injury layoff.