Where Is SMB's Justin Patton?

For those who are wondering why the San Miguel Beermen are playing without an import against Magnolia today, 12 April (Sunday) in the PBA 50th Season Commissioner’s Cup eliminations, there are no clear answers.

The San Miguel has not divulged any details on why Justin Patton was not spotted during the shootaround and pregame warm-ups minutes before tip-off against the Hotshots.

Bolts 115, Black Knights 110

The Meralco Bolts is ttrying to stack up some wins wight and they are on track after Marvin Jones and CJ Cansino led the them past the Black Knights in a grind-out game, 115-110. The win allowed the Bolts to keep the solo second place in the PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium last 11 April.

Jones piled up 32 points and 14 rebounds while Cansino came through with 23 markers, seven boards plus a crucial block leading to a game-clinching layup by Jansen Rios as the Bolts scored a third straight win and fifth overall in six outings.

Who Is Expected To Pick First In The Loaded 2027 PBA Draft?

As a result of the PBA’s golden anniversary, the current season is expected to extend to at least 15 months. This means that there will be no PBA draft in 2026. The next event was scheduled to January 2027, which is expected to be the biggest and richest draft in years.

The PBA had asked if the UAAP’s graduating players, including one-and-dones, could apply for this year’s draft but was turned down even with the qualification that those picked would finish their varsity obligations before crossing over.

Again, There Will Be No PBA Draft In 2026

For those who were not yet aware and expects a PBA Draft this year, the event was moved to January 2027. PBA commissioner Willie Marcial has disclosed that with the 50th season extending to over 15 months, the PBA Board decided to hold the draft after the 2026 UAAP season.

Last 2025, Marcial requested UAAP to allow graduating seniors and one-and-done players to apply for the recent draft on condition they finish their varsity eligibility before turning pro. UAAP, however, turned it down. With the adjustment of the draft schedule, the transition of UAAP players to PBA is locked in. NCAA isn’t affected by the new schedule as it has allowed graduating players to enter the draft.

Bolts 110, Tropang 5G 106

It was a statement game that nearly slipped away – before Meralco Bolts steadied itself just in time.

The Bolts flirted with disaster after enjoying a 20-point lead, but survived, hacking out a 110-106 win over the TNT Tropang 5G in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium last 7 April.