2022–23 PBA Commissioner's Cup

[arwin100]

He have powers to lift his suspension and I believe Calvin already learn his lesson for that incident, I wonder why they have bad blood and didn't let Calvin to go back again. Also the #Letcalvinplay  is trending now on facebook and I wonder the commissioner or the other govern bodies in PBA still insist to put him back on the court. For sure many fans will get more dissappointed if Abueva will still not be seen in this season.

Nah, we can still expect abueva like before. It is in his attitude about in his plays though it is effective for him because he was able to get a good support from the fans. PBA has started to become good now that NBA will going to start the FINALS and after that Filipino basketball fans can focused already on PBA. For now, we still need to watch the Miami vs. lakers best of seven series game and bet if possible. I am actually looking for a local betting plus one game on miami vs. lakers.

His character what fans love about him and the game is totally different without him since he give a hustle inside the court, his absence really create a big impact to the game right now since many fans are dismayed to see him suffer to much from indefinite suspension given to him. I think it's time for him to go play again since many fans are requested this and for sure his comeback will create a noise which PBA can get a benefit with it.

Also Willie Marcial said this check pic for reference so provably he will be back anytime soon.

Credit: Bsktblsta Facebook page for the pic

Also he also participate on charity works for the last month months.

Credit: News5 for the pic

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@arwin100, I've seen and read that reports before and that's the reason why I was also expecting that Calvin will be back this season. But then the news came that wasn't including as the suspension was not lifted yet, we also don't know what calvin hasn't complied yet so we have no idea.

[bisdak40]

@arwin100, I've seen and read that reports before and that's the reason why I was also expecting that Calvin will be back this season. But then the news came that wasn't including as the suspension was not lifted yet, we also don't know what calvin hasn't complied yet so we have no idea.

Seems to me that we will be able to see Calvin Abueva playing in the Clark bubble if we refer to the recently posted news article by Spin.ph. Calvin's fans were calling the commissioner to lift his indefinite suspension on social media and for sure they heard this and they don't want to be the bad guy here and one thing also, this PBA bubble is for basketball fanatic's entertainment and if the commissioner's office won't heed the request of the fans maybe the will lose some followers which i don't think they can afford.

Source: PBA set to finally lift Calvin Abueva's suspension

https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/pba-set-to-lift-calvin-abueva-s-indefinite-suspension-a793-20200929?ref=home_featured_big

[harizen]

Again, we don't hear any complaints from Phoenix and Abueva itself meaning "they know something we didn't know".

And to make it more positive, Abueva is allowed inside the bubble. I don't see any reason why he will be allowed there if the suspension won't be lifted sooner. The PBA itself initiated the move to allow Calvin to join the bubble.

And as @bisdak40, the latest was PBA set to finally lift Calvin Abueva's suspension.

My question is, if Calvin Abueva able to pass all the requrments before the deadline and presuming he can now play again, what would happen to RR Garcia? As far as I know he is served as Abueva's proxy in order to complete Phoenix's 15 man roster. I think it would be unfair for Garcia if they will remove him all of a sudden.

They have 2 injured players that won't able to make it on the bubble.

[Finestream]

Again, we don't hear any complaints from Phoenix and Abueva itself meaning "they know something we didn't know".

And to make it more positive, Abueva is allowed inside the bubble. I don't see any reason why he will be allowed there if the suspension won't be lifted sooner. The PBA itself initiated the move to allow Calvin to join the bubble.

And as @bisdak40, the latest was PBA set to finally lift Calvin Abueva's suspension.

That's a big turn of event, one day we loss hope that he will be able to come back, now he has huge chance as it was already discussed with GAB so this is it, we might see him playing again with his team in the restart, we should hope for this, big time.

[chaser15]

Not surprising to me to see that Abueva will able to play again since just analyzing those progress that happened since the PBA suspends him, we can expect that chances are high he will back in action again once the PBA re-opened.

Hoping in the league resume, Phoenix Fuel Masters will repeat their last season's performance in Philippine Cup wherein they hold the best record. But unfortunately, they stand no chance against the San Miguel Beermen during the SemiFinals.

[Vaculin]

Hoping in the league resume, Phoenix Fuel Masters will repeat their last season's performance in Philippine Cup wherein they hold the best record. But unfortunately, they stand no chance against the San Miguel Beermen during the SemiFinals.

Of course we want to see that, Phoenix is a much improve team with Calvin and with how long Calvin has missed the PBA, he will surely give everything he has. Now, in the bubble, every team has a chance to beat the SMB as they have no JMF and Matt Ganuelas Rosser who is a good defender has also opted out in the bubble.

San Miguel wingman Matt Ganuelas Rosser opts out of PBA bubble

[Fredomago]

Hoping in the league resume, Phoenix Fuel Masters will repeat their last season's performance in Philippine Cup wherein they hold the best record. But unfortunately, they stand no chance against the San Miguel Beermen during the SemiFinals.

Of course we want to see that, Phoenix is a much improve team with Calvin and with how long Calvin has missed the PBA, he will surely give everything he has. Now, in the bubble, every team has a chance to beat the SMB as they have no JMF and Matt Ganuelas Rosser who is a good defender has also opted out in the bubble.

San Miguel wingman Matt Ganuelas Rosser opts out of PBA bubble

The competition will be much better as Fajardo will continue to sit even he's already illegible to play. In regards to Abueva's addition we will see a much improve fuel master.

Abueva adds threat both  offensive and defensive, with him playing fuel master can lean on him when they needed some lift.

Hope to see the younger type of Calvin when there's no attitude but full of skills and trying to prove his worth.

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PBA set to finally lift Calvin Abueva's suspension.

Many including me are hoping that Abueva will play on the PBA bubble this October. Still there are less than 2 weeks for us to wait until the decision will be done whether he will play or not.

With what is happening right now, there is a high chance that he will play unless our Commissioner will do something not good again that may delay his comeback "again".

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San Miguel wingman Matt Ganuelas Rosser opts out of PBA bubble

A good wingman and a good defender.
I don't hear any news about the injury of JMF anymore but I'm thinking that he will not play this year so him and MGR is out.

[Russlenat]

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PBA set to finally lift Calvin Abueva's suspension.

Many including me are hoping that Abueva will play on the PBA bubble this October. Still there are less than 2 weeks for us to wait until the decision will be done whether he will play or not.

With what is happening right now, there is a high chance that he will play unless our Commissioner will do something not good again that may delay his comeback "again".

That's a very big news, I am so positive with this good update that Calvin Abueva will come back, fans are sure rejoicing now already upon reading this news as this one is very close to reality of him coming back. Phoenix has a shot in the All Filipino Cup with Abueva, that's what I believe.

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San Miguel wingman Matt Ganuelas Rosser opts out of PBA bubble

A good wingman and a good defender.
I don't hear any news about the injury of JMF anymore but I'm thinking that he will not play this year so him and MGR is out.

I also expect that because such injury is serious, it's not time to come back yet, he need to be fully healed first.
Well, even without him I know SMB is also a good contender now, they have Mo, Romeo and the rest of the gang to support them.

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Lots of reversal news recently, now we have one,

Sonny Thoss not yet retired, keeps door open for Alaska return

SONNY Thoss is willing to play one more conference with Alaska once the COVID-19 pandemic ends and a vaccine is finally available.

Thoss clarified that he has not officially retired even if he didn’t join the Aces in the PBA bubble in Clark Freeport Zone in Pampanga.

“Not yet but I guess, I’m sitting out. But not officially [retiring],” Thoss, now listed as an unrestricted free agent, said in an interview over The Link podcast.

Alaska coach Jeff Cariaso confirmed that the veteran big man has not called it quits.

“Sonny has not officially retired. He just decided not to play in the bubble without a vaccine,” said Cariaso.

He is not officially retired but good as retired already as he will not be playing in the bubble.

[Russlenat]

Great news for Meralco Bolts.

Raymond Almazan to join Meralco in time for season restart, says sourcehyper

He is one of the big mans in the PBA which I admire, Almazan is not a lazy center, he had great stats when he was still playing with the ROS and with his team, I hope he will be healthy so he can play all if not most of the games. Again, without Junemar, big like him has a chance to dominate and help his team.

Meralco is a good defensive team, they should be a contender as PBA resume.

[Sanitough]

Great news for Meralco Bolts.

Raymond Almazan to join Meralco in time for season restart, says sourcehyper

He is one of the big mans in the PBA which I admire, Almazan is not a lazy center, he had great stats when he was still playing with the ROS and with his team, I hope he will be healthy so he can play all if not most of the games. Again, without Junemar, big like him has a chance to dominate and help his team.

Meralco is a good defensive team, they should be a contender as PBA resume.

I also like Almazan, those ROS time with Paul Lee, that was the golden times of his career as a PBA player.
With other team like the Meralco, IIRC, he was injured last conference during the elimination.

He is called as the "rock and roll" in the PBA.

[bisdak40]

Great news for Meralco Bolts.

Raymond Almazan to join Meralco in time for season restart, says sourcehyper

He is one of the big mans in the PBA which I admire, Almazan is not a lazy center, he had great stats when he was still playing with the ROS and with his team, I hope he will be healthy so he can play all if not most of the games. Again, without Junemar, big like him has a chance to dominate and help his team.

Meralco is a good defensive team, they should be a contender as PBA resume.

I also like Almazan, those ROS time with Paul Lee, that was the golden times of his career as a PBA player.
With other team like the Meralco, IIRC, he was injured last conference during the elimination.

Meralco really needs him because they don't have a guy a middle to compete with other bigs especially with Junemar and Greg around. Now that the two bisdaks are taking a leave in the PBA, we can expect Almazon to rock the middle and somehow tows the Meralco Bolts to the playoffs.

He is called as the "rock and roll" in the PBA.

Pepe Smith look-alike, that's why lol.

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He is one of the big mans in the PBA which I admire, Almazan is not a lazy center, he had great stats when he was still playing with the ROS and with his team, I hope he will be healthy so he can play all if not most of the games. Again, without Junemar, big like him has a chance to dominate and help his team.

Yup! Actually he is my top favorite in Center position. He is quite aggressive and hardworking but we can't deny that his overall performance changed after his injury before. That's very unfortunate. I hope this new season he is now completely recovered not only physically but mentally as well because sometimes our fears are harder to surpass than any illnesses.


Anyway, I saw this random post in FB recently regarding the long awaited PBA bubble. I want to knonow your opinion about this one.



Like wth, it doesn't make sense. They are prohibiting fist bumps and high fives for safety but it seems they forgot that both teams are only using one basketball .

[Darkelf11]

Like wth, it doesn't make sense. They are prohibiting fist bumps and high fives for safety but it seems they forgot that both teams are only using one basketball .

Yeah, prohibiting fist bumps is nonsense as asf. Not to mention that almost everyone's bodies are bumping with each other the whole game as they defend or attack the rim. If they mean this prohibition, why not require the players to wear mask the whole game too? haha, kidding aside, I'm excited to watch PBA again, I hope everyone will enjoy and be thrilled again just like before.

[chaser15]

Yeah, prohibiting fist bumps is nonsense as asf. Not to mention that almost everyone's bodies are bumping with each other the whole game as they defend or attack the rim. If they mean this prohibition, why not require the players to wear mask the whole game too? haha, kidding aside, I'm excited to watch PBA again, I hope everyone will enjoy and be thrilled again just like before.

Fist bumps and high fives aren't prohibited. Players won't be penalized for doing that. It's just that they want to discourage players from doing that.

But either way, that's nonsense! I don't know what kind of strict protocols is that. And that idea came from the BCDA President itself which supported by the PBA commissioner. I always remember the DILG Chief when it comes to a protocol like that lol.

Wearing facemask shouldn't also a mandatory requirement for players but it's a must for those speculators and team staffs.

[mirakal]

Yeah, prohibiting fist bumps is nonsense as asf. Not to mention that almost everyone's bodies are bumping with each other the whole game as they defend or attack the rim. If they mean this prohibition, why not require the players to wear mask the whole game too? haha, kidding aside, I'm excited to watch PBA again, I hope everyone will enjoy and be thrilled again just like before.

Fist bumps and high fives aren't prohibited. Players won't be penalized for doing that. It's just that they want to discourage players from doing that.

But either way, that's nonsense! I don't know what kind of strict protocols is that. And that idea came from the BCDA President itself which supported by the PBA commissioner. I always remember the DILG Chief when it comes to a protocol like that lol.

Wearing facemask shouldn't also a mandatory requirement for players but it's a must for those speculators and team staffs.

It's non sense really if they don't allow that since they are already the bubble and they were tested before they get in, and the fact that they can't go out, they are very safe from the virus, if they follow the format of the NBA,  then it should be allowed.

[Nellayar]

Great news for Meralco Bolts.

Raymond Almazan to join Meralco in time for season restart, says sourcehyper

He is one of the big mans in the PBA which I admire, Almazan is not a lazy center, he had great stats when he was still playing with the ROS and with his team, I hope he will be healthy so he can play all if not most of the games. Again, without Junemar, big like him has a chance to dominate and help his team.

Meralco is a good defensive team, they should be a contender as PBA resume.

Raymond Almazan is a good offensive player as well. He can shoot at perimeter and has a great chance to score at 3-point field than any other center players. He can block shot in realm, he is a team player as well. I thought he was part of Meralco Bolts in past season. Anyway, I hope he can give a nice shot with his teammates. Meralco is my favourite team next to SMB specially when JD, Garbo and Amer exploded in 3 point field. It is just sad that the best three pointers such as JD, Lanete and Tolomia left their former team Meralco. But it is good to have their new center so there is a substitute player when Cliff Hodge or Hugnatan getting troubled.

[goinmerry]

According to PBA Commissioner Marcial, that was the protocol they received from the developers and authorities in the bubble so no choice but to follow it.

I do not agree too with those protocols but PBA is the one who requested d if they are allowed to create a bubble in the area on which the developers agree. All people inside the bubble are strictly tested first so that's not necessary for me but since that was part of the agreement by both parties, then so be it.

To summarize, only 13 players will not wear a mask, 10 players + 3 referees.