Is Calvin Oftana Headed To The Korean League?

Several South Korean media and vloggers have recently posted cryptic contents about the 6-foot-5 TNT star guard and a possible transfer to the Korean Basketball League via the Suwon KT Sonicboom.

Calvin Oftana’s agent, PJ Pilares, confirmed the aggressive pursuit of KT Sonicboom that he said started even before the sweet-shooting former San Beda Red Lion was traded by NLEX to the Tropang 5G two years ago.

"Snow" Badua Arrested For Cyber Libel

Operatives of the PNP Criminal Investigation and Detection Group arrested a sports journalist in Quezon City for cyber libel, the CIDG reported last 13 April.

Edmund "Snow" Badua was nabbed at around 2 P.M. last 10 April at his residence in Napocor Village, Barangay Tandang Sora, based on a warrant issued by the Quezon City Regional Trial Court.

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.