2022–23 PBA Commissioner's Cup

[crzy]

A legendary team leaving doesn't look good for the PBA but another one will replace them for sure. While it's tough to set up a team due to a large funding required, I just hope the new team isn't affiliated/associated with the San Miguel Corporation or owned by Manny Pangilinan. Maybe one of the Villar controlled business entities should represent them (if there's none yet)?

A great team leaving the PBA is something big, and it can really affect the league but we can't do anything about it especially if the problem is about money not. They are willing to sell the franchise but still no one wants to invest yet on basketball maybe because we are still on a crisis. For sure someone will replace Alaska, but it will take time since its not easy to join PBA. Let's see if Manny Villar will also have his own team in PBA.

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[Johnyz]

A legendary team leaving doesn't look good for the PBA but another one will replace them for sure. While it's tough to set up a team due to a large funding required, I just hope the new team isn't affiliated/associated with the San Miguel Corporation or owned by Manny Pangilinan. Maybe one of the Villar controlled business entities should represent them (if there's none yet)?

A great team leaving the PBA is something big, and it can really affect the league but we can't do anything about it especially if the problem is about money not. They are willing to sell the franchise but still no one wants to invest yet on basketball maybe because we are still on a crisis. For sure someone will replace Alaska, but it will take time since its not easy to join PBA. Let's see if Manny Villar will also have his own team in PBA.

They are on a big loss and that’s why they come up into this decision because its not profitable anymore because of so much restrictions, well I expect other teams to do the same but hopefully not. Alaska is a great team with the winning history, I don’t know what will happen next but I hope someone can buy the team so the players wont spread out, and still have the chance to play in PBA.

[bisdak40]

A legendary team leaving doesn't look good for the PBA but another one will replace them for sure. While it's tough to set up a team due to a large funding required, I just hope the new team isn't affiliated/associated with the San Miguel Corporation or owned by Manny Pangilinan. Maybe one of the Villar controlled business entities should represent them (if there's none yet)?

I think there's a number of business owners willing to buy that Alaska franchise for sure but it is just awkward to see the team who are used to winning championships leaving the league this time where the PBA is attacked by too much controversies.

I just hope that ROS won't follow this bold move by Alaska as there are also rumors that they are not happy anymore with the PBA. It's only Alaska and ROS who are independent teams in the PBA, the rest are owned by the same businesses or farm teams by other companies.

This just answer my question in my mind on why Brondial and some players did not sign with Alaska, they knew that this is coming.

Thank you Alaska for the great moments you brought to the PBA, that won't be forgotten.

"Wala pa ring tatalo sa Alaska"

[chaser15]

With Alaska leaving the league, SMC teams will now dominate more the league. That retirement is not an easy decision and it takes years in the process. Alaska has a big reason why they leave and what we know is just what they said. PBA should be alarmed by that incident. We are eyeing for more non-SMC or non-MVP teams to participate in the league and the worst happened.

After Alaska, Blackwater would be next for an obvious reason. Rain-or-Shine seems not getting into big fish trading lately unlike before. Alaska is a big organization and leaving the PBA might trigger other teams too outside SMC or MVP.

[goinmerry]

My favorite team Blackwater will be the next team that will leave lol. They are even almost out back then when their owner tries to sell the franchise because of that violation they committed during the pandemic where they do practice even it's not allowed yet.

I hope they should not leave. I like to see their journey making records day-by-day. They should continue that record that no team can do.

[Fredomago]

I think there's a number of business owners willing to buy that Alaska franchise for sure but it is just awkward to see the team who are used to winning championships leaving the league this time where the PBA is attacked by too much controversies.

I just hope that ROS won't follow this bold move by Alaska as there are also rumors that they are not happy anymore with the PBA. It's only Alaska and ROS who are independent teams in the PBA, the rest are owned by the same businesses or farm teams by other companies.

This just answer my question in my mind on why Brondial and some players did not sign with Alaska, they knew that this is coming.

Thank you Alaska for the great moments you brought to the PBA, that won't be forgotten.

"Wala pa ring tatalo sa Alaska"

The moment I read your reply things linger in my mind, Alaska management is no longer satisfied with how the league handling the balance, farm team is just nourishing stars and when it's already ripe SMB and MVP are just around to pick it up, We can't tell how future will be look like if ROS will also decide to move away from this league.

Maybe it will be a single round for SMB and MVP no more elimination but straight to the point.

[blockman]

My favorite team Blackwater will be the next team that will leave lol. They are even almost out back then when their owner tries to sell the franchise because of that violation they committed during the pandemic where they do practice even it's not allowed yet.

I hope they should not leave. I like to see their journey making records day-by-day. They should continue that record that no team can do.

I think the other teams will also try to think about quitting. If the league is no longer competitive and it's always the sister companies that are facing or against MVP teams.
There's no sense for them to stay. One suggestion that I've read is that they should just make a new team but not anymore with the PBA franchise but with the other leagues like MPBL or any other league in the country that's gaining traction.

[Distinctin]

My favorite team Blackwater will be the next team that will leave lol. They are even almost out back then when their owner tries to sell the franchise because of that violation they committed during the pandemic where they do practice even it's not allowed yet.

I hope they should not leave. I like to see their journey making records day-by-day. They should continue that record that no team can do.

I think the other teams will also try to think about quitting. If the league is no longer competitive and it's always the sister companies that are facing or against MVP teams.
There's no sense for them to stay. One suggestion that I've read is that they should just make a new team but not anymore with the PBA franchise but with the other leagues like MPBL or any other league in the country that's gaining traction.

It's understandable why they took that way where they had to surrender their team and to give the chance to others who's willing to buy the franchise, Alaska will not be forgotten as they are already part of the PBA history. Other teams might as well follow that footstep, it might be sad but it is the best choice they've got because of the pandemic and the league is also no longer keeping up because of bad management. I won't be shocked if these teams will go to the MPBL.

[LogitechMouse]

My favorite team Blackwater will be the next team that will leave lol. They are even almost out back then when their owner tries to sell the franchise because of that violation they committed during the pandemic where they do practice even it's not allowed yet.

I hope they should not leave. I like to see their journey making records day-by-day. They should continue that record that no team can do.

The owner tried to sell their franchise but no one is interested at that moment so.. yeah they just continued until now.
Tomorrow, they will try to continue their losing streak against NLEX and if they lose on that game then they will be tied on the most number of losses in NBA. Kinda funny but I'm just curious on what the management and the players are feeling right now.
With regards to Alaska and its franchise, it seems that three companies are interested to buy its franchise as per Comm. Marcial said in this article.
https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/sports/basketball/822213/3-companies-express-desire-to-buy-alaska-franchise-reveals-marcial/story/

Three companies have already expressed desire to buy the Alaska franchise after the latter made a shocking announcement on Wednesday that it is leaving the PBA after 35 years.

There really are some companies who wants to join the PBA but its just quite unfortunate that the PBA doesn't want to expand and add other teams aside from its current teams.

[Vaculin]

With regards to Alaska and its franchise, it seems that three companies are interested to buy its franchise as per Comm. Marcial said in this article.
https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/sports/basketball/822213/3-companies-express-desire-to-buy-alaska-franchise-reveals-marcial/story/

Three companies have already expressed desire to buy the Alaska franchise after the latter made a shocking announcement on Wednesday that it is leaving the PBA after 35 years.

There really are some companies who wants to join the PBA but its just quite unfortunate that the PBA doesn't want to expand and add other teams aside from its current teams.

Good if that will happen, according to the news, this will be the last season of Alaska but they still have time, so if one would really buy it, it will save the PBA's reputation also. We have discussed here about the future of PBA before that other leagues are also popular these days, they cannot take this lightly, its a serious sign of their direction in the future if they will not improve.

[Yamifoud]

The winning streak of the Bolts is now over, it was ended by the Northport in a good win as they beat the Bolts in a wide Margin.
Final score was 98-109, and Bollick is the leader of the local players.

Now, the only undefeated team in the PBA is only Magnolia.

[Sled]

The winning streak of the Bolts is now over, it was ended by the Northport in a good win as they beat the Bolts in a wide Margin.
Final score was 98-109, and Bollick is the leader of the local players.

Now, the only undefeated team in the PBA is only Magnolia.

That means they are not really unbeatable, Northport has some talents also and they match the Meralco Bolts very well. They have Sumang who also had some great contributions to the team including the ankle or Knee breaker to the import of Meralco.

[Sanitough]

The winning streak of the Bolts is now over, it was ended by the Northport in a good win as they beat the Bolts in a wide Margin.
Final score was 98-109, and Bollick is the leader of the local players.

Now, the only undefeated team in the PBA is only Magnolia.

That means they are not really unbeatable, Northport has some talents also and they match the Meralco Bolts very well. They have Sumang who also had some great contributions to the team including the ankle or Knee breaker to the import of Meralco.

No team is unbeatable in the PBA, even in the NBA or any kind of sports as upset does happen. This is not a big upset though as the NP is also a decent team, their improvement this season on their lineup is a big thing, and Bollick is healthy so expect that they'll give their opponent a problem, and they beat Meralco who are one of the hottest team in the PBA. 

[Botnake]

With regards to Alaska and its franchise, it seems that three companies are interested to buy its franchise as per Comm. Marcial said in this article.
https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/sports/basketball/822213/3-companies-express-desire-to-buy-alaska-franchise-reveals-marcial/story/

Three companies have already expressed desire to buy the Alaska franchise after the latter made a shocking announcement on Wednesday that it is leaving the PBA after 35 years.

There really are some companies who wants to join the PBA but its just quite unfortunate that the PBA doesn't want to expand and add other teams aside from its current teams.

Good if that will happen, according to the news, this will be the last season of Alaska but they still have time, so if one would really buy it, it will save the PBA's reputation also. We have discussed here about the future of PBA before that other leagues are also popular these days, they cannot take this lightly, its a serious sign of their direction in the future if they will not improve.

No matter what happened we can't denie the fact that only SMC and MVP teams are dominating the game. I hope that PBA will change in regards with the company that having a multiple teams. They are monopolizing all strong player that's why low budget team don't have any strong player in there roster. Entering the PBA right now for a small company don't have a chance to win since there's no balance on the league. I'm tired watching same team or same players that is fighting for the championship. The championship is more boring if the 2 team fighting for championship is owned by same company like SMB vs Ginebra or TNT vs Meralco. 

There's no chance it will change because PBA is most likely controlled by SMC and Pangilinan, they have invested a lot on the league, so it's always their interest that will be followed, sorry but that is the sad truth.

[Finestream]

There's no chance it will change because PBA is most likely controlled by SMC and Pangilinan, they have invested a lot on the league, so it's always their interest that will be followed, sorry but that is the sad truth.

Agree with this, it's the reality and obviously, we all know how these two big companies are controlling the PBA, they can influence the decision of the board because, without them, this league would probably not exist.

I like to emphasize that PBA has become boring when it is questioned by people that their games are rigged, but since we don't have a choice before, we have no choice but to watch it, but now, as the other leagues are emerging, then maybe that's a threat to them and we don't know the reason why Alaska is leaving, it has to do something with profit and expenses issue on their part if you know what I'm saying.

[rhomelmabini]

There's no chance it will change because PBA is most likely controlled by SMC and Pangilinan, they have invested a lot on the league, so it's always their interest that will be followed, sorry but that is the sad truth.

Should be since it's centralized. Sadly interest aren't growing unless they change the way it was used to be like before. I think it needs a reshuffling of players or should have more balanced team on different teams in the PBA.

The championship is more boring if the 2 team fighting for championship is owned by same company like SMB vs Ginebra or TNT vs Meralco. 

Rain or Shine as well or Magnolia Hot Shots. I think the local leagues are even fun to watch than them to be honest, like MPBL.

[bisdak40]

My favorite team Blackwater will be the next team that will leave lol. They are even almost out back then when their owner tries to sell the franchise because of that violation they committed during the pandemic where they do practice even it's not allowed yet.

I hope they should not leave. I like to see their journey making records day-by-day. They should continue that record that no team can do.

Speaking of Blackwater, they have a game today against NLEX and that losing streak has a 95% chance to continue against the Road Warriors but seeing the spread that is too high, i'm going to bet for them with that huge handicap.

Blackwater +11.5 @1.87 vs NLEX, Bossing will lose this one but i think NLEX won't cover the spread.

[crzy]

The winning streak of the Bolts is now over, it was ended by the Northport in a good win as they beat the Bolts in a wide Margin.
Final score was 98-109, and Bollick is the leader of the local players.

Now, the only undefeated team in the PBA is only Magnolia.

That means they are not really unbeatable, Northport has some talents also and they match the Meralco Bolts very well. They have Sumang who also had some great contributions to the team including the ankle or Knee breaker to the import of Meralco.

No team is unbeatable in the PBA, even in the NBA or any kind of sports as upset does happen. This is not a big upset though as the NP is also a decent team, their improvement this season on their lineup is a big thing, and Bollick is healthy so expect that they'll give their opponent a problem, and they beat Meralco who are one of the hottest team in the PBA. 

Magnolia will soon experience their first loss, its very rare to see undefeated team in PBA, they all have losses after all but of course a better team and plays will bring them into the finals so I still see a good opportunity for Meralco to stay on top. NP did a great job, kudos to their good plays that make Meralco work even harder, for sure Meralco will bounce back.

[blockman]

My favorite team Blackwater will be the next team that will leave lol. They are even almost out back then when their owner tries to sell the franchise because of that violation they committed during the pandemic where they do practice even it's not allowed yet.

I hope they should not leave. I like to see their journey making records day-by-day. They should continue that record that no team can do.

I think the other teams will also try to think about quitting. If the league is no longer competitive and it's always the sister companies that are facing or against MVP teams.
There's no sense for them to stay. One suggestion that I've read is that they should just make a new team but not anymore with the PBA franchise but with the other leagues like MPBL or any other league in the country that's gaining traction.

It's understandable why they took that way where they had to surrender their team and to give the chance to others who's willing to buy the franchise, Alaska will not be forgotten as they are already part of the PBA history. Other teams might as well follow that footstep, it might be sad but it is the best choice they've got because of the pandemic and the league is also no longer keeping up because of bad management. I won't be shocked if these teams will go to the MPBL.

It's not about giving chance to the others but it's about that it's the solution they can do for focusing their main business. As the pandemic has hit, they have to cut expenses although we're doing good now with the current situation yet, the Alaska franchise has already lost a lot of money.
With the recent news that I've read, there are likely 3 interested companies in buying the Alaska franchise and this was covered by the meeting of the PBA's management emergency meeting.

[ultrloa]

My favorite team Blackwater will be the next team that will leave lol. They are even almost out back then when their owner tries to sell the franchise because of that violation they committed during the pandemic where they do practice even it's not allowed yet.

I hope they should not leave. I like to see their journey making records day-by-day. They should continue that record that no team can do.

I think the other teams will also try to think about quitting. If the league is no longer competitive and it's always the sister companies that are facing or against MVP teams.
There's no sense for them to stay. One suggestion that I've read is that they should just make a new team but not anymore with the PBA franchise but with the other leagues like MPBL or any other league in the country that's gaining traction.

It's understandable why they took that way where they had to surrender their team and to give the chance to others who's willing to buy the franchise, Alaska will not be forgotten as they are already part of the PBA history. Other teams might as well follow that footstep, it might be sad but it is the best choice they've got because of the pandemic and the league is also no longer keeping up because of bad management. I won't be shocked if these teams will go to the MPBL.

It's not about giving chance to the others but it's about that it's the solution they can do for focusing their main business. As the pandemic has hit, they have to cut expenses although we're doing good now with the current situation yet, the Alaska franchise has already lost a lot of money.
With the recent news that I've read, there are likely 3 interested companies in buying the Alaska franchise and this was covered by the meeting of the PBA's management emergency meeting.

Hopefully they will not sell the franchise to SMB or MVP group since it will kill more the league since for sure there's another independent team will leave the league next to alaska. And just wondering about what company got interest to buy a franchise on a dying and in balance league? At the high of pandemic for sure they struggle what alaska encounter especially if they are independent company.