NBA legend Gary Payton visited Manila for a special Daily Fantasy event, where he shared career insights, advice for young athletes, and revealed his all-time fantasy lineup.
The Philippine Youth Basketball Championship opened its inaugural season at Paco Arena with standout performances across U11, U13, and U15 divisions, led by MLO Basketball’s Syrus Demante.
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Al-Ahli Tripoli became the first BAL champion to earn a medal at the FIBA Intercontinental Cup, beating Brazil’s Flamengo 91-82 for bronze in Singapore.
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The FIBA Intercontinental Cup 2025 made history in Singapore with its first-ever pro-am game, uniting local talents, international players and community leaders on the same court.
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LeBron James enters his 23rd NBA season with the Lakers at age 40, but speculation grows that 2026 could bring a major shift in his basketball journey.
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Terrence Romeo and Mac Tallo, two of the country’s top scorers, team up for Manila Melmac in the FIBA 3×3 Manila Challenger on Sept. 20-21 at Ayala Malls Manila Bay.
The Basketball Africa League and Afreximbank announce an expanded multi-year partnership to strengthen financial literacy, entrepreneurial skills, and career opportunities for African basketball players, coaches, and emerging professionals in the continent’s creative industries.
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The Kawhi Leonard–Los Angeles Clippers scandal has drawn scrutiny from former NBA star Tim Hardaway, who warns that violations of league rules could threaten player reputations, team penalties, and the integrity of the NBA itself.
The Philippines will host the FIBA 3×3 Manila Challenger on September 20-21 at Ayala Malls Manila Bay, giving local athletes a chance to compete against top-ranked international teams and earn points for the Macau Masters 2025.
The Basketball Africa League has expanded its collaboration with Afreximbank to launch new programs that boost financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and career development for basketball professionals and creative talent across Africa.