Gardner and the Fukushima Firebonds got swept by the Kobe Storks in the B.League Division 2 Finals last 17 May, losing both the championship and the chance to be promoted to Division 1.
Jones, who played for Meralco since the elimination round, posted only 22 points, 15 rebounds, and three assists in their Game 3 loss. More importantly, he failed to dominate an import-less team.
CJ Cansino redeemed himself from a costly missed shot in the last game by booming in a clutch four-pointer that helped point the Bolts to a 101-90 win over TNT last 27 May that tied up their PBA Commissioner’s Cup semifinals series at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Quinto scored eight of his 11 points in the extension, including two charity splits that made it a 105-101 count, only 5.4 ticks to go, and eventually enabled the Bolts to withstand a gallant effort from the Hotshots’ Jerom Lastimosa.
Clinton Chapman scored 19 points while Paul Lee boomed in a four-pointer and a triple that sparked a big second quarter breakaway that fueled the Hotshots’ surge to as much as two 21-point leads, the last 51-30.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Facing a must-win situation after a loss to top seed Mongolia earlier, Ahanmisi erupted for 10 straight points, including four deuces, to give Gilas a comfortable 16-10 lead.
Ahanmisi said physical play has always been part of the local game but drew the line at actions he believes cross into disrespect.
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.
"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?"
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.
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.
The Bolts were mostly back to their old methodical ways in yanking Titan Ultra Giant Risers crashing back to earth with a wire-to-wire 118-105 win as the former got back on track in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum last 29 March.
His first two outings for the Meralco Bolts had mixed results, but last 21 March saw the floor general put up numbers that epitomized why he’s been on the radar for many years before finally getting drafted this season.
The 6-foot-5 Fil-Italian was picked no. 19th overall by Meralco in the Season 50 draft, a late selection which the team wishes would turn out to be another case of Bong Quinto or Aaron Black.
From a mere three-point game in his PBA debut, Brickman raised the level of his game notches higher, helping the Bolts pull away from a 77-all count enroute to a follow-up to a 109-88 rout of the Converge FiberXers three days before.
Veteran Chris Banchero has been a starter that stirred the team to several success in the last five years, Aaron Black is one of the consistent contributor since the team drafted him in 2019, and Jason Brickman, also known as the "Asian (John) Stockton" brings high-level passing, decision-making, and experience to the Bolts.
Coach Luigi Trillo describes Mocon as a 'good kid' who he had admired from a distance since his college days with the San Beda Red Lions in the NCAA.
Import Marvin Jones joined forces with red-hot CJ Cansino and the ever-reliable Chris Newsome at the tip of the Bolts’ assault to turn the game around and win big after trailing by nine in the first.
The Bolts announced on Saturday the signing of Marvin Jones for the midseason conference after Romero’s status dimmed following an incident in the Dubai Invitational Basketball Tournament.
Team Aces, the most dominant team in The Asian Tournament, has expressed interest in competing in Asia’s pioneering professional basketball league and this was confirmed by team captain Denzel Wong, who spoke on behalf of the management.