A new proposal is reportedly in the works as Powerade and Petron continue to work on a deal that will send rookie Marcio Lassiter to the Blazers, even as Tigers coach Bo Perasol hopes nobody from among his big-hearted wards will be dealt.
Those dashes in the lane that Marcio Lassiter used to make in a Powerade uniform won’t be seen in another team. At least for now.
A steady force for Petron Blaze, Nick Fazekas finally got the needed shot in the arm from his teammates.
Vincent “Chot” Reyes has earned another crack at steering the national team after the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas picked him as head coach of Smart Gilas Pilipinas 2.
Air21 snapped its 14-game misery dating back to last conference as it turned back Barako Bull, 97-88, Sunday night in the 37th PBA Commissioner’s Cup at the Ynares Center in Antipolo.
Lob City in the PBA?
Youthful B-Meg import Denzel Bowles and guard Josh Urbiztondo channeled some ‘Lobs Angeles’ Chris Paul-to-Blake Griffin connection Friday in the Llamados’ debut victory in the PBA Commissioners’ Cup and expect it to happen pretty often.
Ateneo announced Saturday that Norman Black will be coaching the Blue Eagles for the last time this season to pave the way for the multi-champion mentor’s return to the PBA as Talk ‘N Text head coach.
One big shot came one after another, but Alaska’s LA Tenorio had the final say.
Powerade, the team Talk ‘N Text beat in the Philippine Cup finals, made it a night of thrillers as it forged a come-from-behind 122-120 victory over Rain or Shine in the second game of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup Friday night.
Talk N’ Text showed signs of wear but managed to pull through in overtime, 102-96, over Meralco Friday night in the 2012 PBA Commissioner’s Cup at the Cuneta Astrodome in Pasay.
Omar Samhan isn’t exactly a coach’s dream, but he’s definitely good as advertised.
The defense-oriented 6-foot-11 was a low-post workhorse on both ends, scoring 24 points and 20 rebounds on top of four blocks as Talk ‘N Text subdued Meralco, 102-96, in overtime Friday night in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup.
Talk N’ Text and Powerade, fierce rivals in the recent Philippine Cup finals, open their bid for another title shot against separate opponents Friday in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup at the Cuneta Astrodome.
It was almost fitting how during this particular practice session a day before the Powerade Tigers were to debut in the Commissioner’s Cup, Marcio Lassiter scrimmaged wearing a jersey with no name and number.
