2022–23 PBA Commissioner's Cup

[Russlenat]

Next game is Ginebra vs Northport.

It's Sunday, I'm sure the Arena now is full with Ginebra supporters, it's a must win by Ginebra to stop the losing streak, so I guess they'll win this game. The current spread is -5.5, do you think they will cover that spread?

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[Botnake]

Next game is Ginebra vs Northport.

It's Sunday, I'm sure the Arena now is full with Ginebra supporters, it's a must win by Ginebra to stop the losing streak, so I guess they'll win this game. The current spread is -5.5, do you think they will cover that spread?

No mate, Ginebra will win but Northport will cover the +5.5 spread. 

I'm biased because I choose the Northport to cover the spread.

According to the standing - https://www.pba.ph/standings.. Ginebra is already in a 2 losing streak, a good team will always bounce back but I beleive Northport will fight and will give them a close fight. Anyway, good luck to the bettors.

[mirakal]

Meralco defeated SMB 89-86.

Great win by Meralco, I thought SMB would just dominate them but they played hard and upset the number 1 team.
SMB now is 9-2 but still number 1 in the standing, with this win, the ranking of Meralco has improved.

[bisdak40]

Meralco defeated SMB 89-86.

Great win by Meralco, I thought SMB would just dominate them but they played hard and upset the number 1 team.
SMB now is 9-2 but still number 1 in the standing, with this win, the ranking of Meralco has improved.

No matter what's the outcome of that game, SMB will remain at the top and the twice-to-beat advantage going into the quarters so I stay away from that game mate because i'm a fan of SMB, and in my mind, I have a feeling that they will lose and lose they did hehe.


About the issue with Matthew Wright, there are a lot of speculation going out on social media, some said he will be playing in Japan while I also read an article saying that he is open to playing back in the PBA but with a new team, championship team to be exact so I won't be surprised if he will be donning a TNT or SMB jersey when he is back playing in the PBA.

[Yamifoud]

Meralco defeated SMB 89-86.

Great win by Meralco, I thought SMB would just dominate them but they played hard and upset the number 1 team.
SMB now is 9-2 but still number 1 in the standing, with this win, the ranking of Meralco has improved.

No matter what's the outcome of that game, SMB will remain at the top and the twice-to-beat advantage going into the quarters so I stay away from that game mate because of a fan of SMB, and in my mind, I have a feeling that they will lose and lose they did hehe.

Of course, they will have a twice-to-beat advantage and will enjoy that in the elimination.
I'm pretty sure they will win and will easily get to the 2nd round, but I'm not sure if they will still be a champion since we have Ginebra and TNT who are also a good contender.

About the issue with Matthew Wright, there are a lot of speculation going out on social media, some said he will be playing in Japan while I also read an article saying that he is open to playing back in the PBA but with a new team, championship team to be exact so I won't be surprised if he will be donning a TNT or SMB jersey when he is back playing in the PBA.

So what would happen to the salary cap? I believe Matthew Wright considers himself as a superstar so he would demand a high salary.

[bisdak40]

About the issue with Matthew Wright, there are a lot of speculation going out on social media, some said he will be playing in Japan while I also read an article saying that he is open to playing back in the PBA but with a new team, championship team to be exact so I won't be surprised if he will be donning a TNT or SMB jersey when he is back playing in the PBA.

So what would happen to the salary cap? I believe Matthew Wright considers himself as a superstar so he would demand a high salary.

Salary cap won't be an issue if the big companies in the PBA will work, they always get what they wanted and besides SMB and TNT are now rebuilding their respective team so they might consider trading for Matthew Wright for some bench players like they always do lol.

[Russlenat]

Next game is Ginebra vs Northport.

It's Sunday, I'm sure the Arena now is full with Ginebra supporters, it's a must win by Ginebra to stop the losing streak, so I guess they'll win this game. The current spread is -5.5, do you think they will cover that spread?

No mate, Ginebra will win but Northport will cover the +5.5 spread. 

I'm biased because I choose the Northport to cover the spread.

According to the standing - https://www.pba.ph/standings.. Ginebra is already in a 2 losing streak, a good team will always bounce back but I beleive Northport will fight and will give them a close fight. Anyway, good luck to the bettors.

Well, good luck, looks like Northport would lose and will not cover the spread. Ginebra already up by 21 points, in case Northport will come back in the 4th quarter, it's unlikely they will cover the spread.

Salary cap won't be an issue if the big companies in the PBA will work, they always get what they wanted and besides SMB and TNT are now rebuilding their respective team so they might consider trading for Matthew Wright for some bench players like they always do lol.

The problem is the salary cap is not followed, so it's not important, as long as the team can pay the salary, they will sign a player that would help their team.

[Fredomago]

About the issue with Matthew Wright, there are a lot of speculation going out on social media, some said he will be playing in Japan while I also read an article saying that he is open to playing back in the PBA but with a new team, championship team to be exact so I won't be surprised if he will be donning a TNT or SMB jersey when he is back playing in the PBA.

So what would happen to the salary cap? I believe Matthew Wright considers himself as a superstar so he would demand a high salary.

Salary cap won't be an issue if the big companies in the PBA will work, they always get what they wanted and besides SMB and TNT are now rebuilding their respective team so they might consider trading for Matthew Wright for some bench players like they always do lol.

Not an issue they can sign him with a minimum from the contract and behind or on the top of that they can give him a lot of perks that he can never imagine, remember what Danny I said before when offers from different teams arise, SMB got something that players can never resist and that is something outside from the salary cap.

Though a rival company like Pangilinan group can also offer him something but I can say Wright would be more wise in terms of moving if he really does want to move to another team.

[blockman]

About the issue with Matthew Wright, there are a lot of speculation going out on social media, some said he will be playing in Japan while I also read an article saying that he is open to playing back in the PBA but with a new team, championship team to be exact so I won't be surprised if he will be donning a TNT or SMB jersey when he is back playing in the PBA.

Either of the reason why he left Phoenix, he just want to be in a better place. I guess most of those players that really have the potential are starting to realize that they won't be going anywhere with PBA because it's always SMC and MVP teams are the ones taking the spotlight and championships. I guess he'll just follow where Greg went for and this is going to be a domino effect and salary there is better compared to what they've got in PBA.

[harizen]

Either of the reason why he left Phoenix, he just want to be in a better place. I guess most of those players that really have the potential are starting to realize that they won't be going anywhere with PBA because it's always SMC and MVP teams are the ones taking the spotlight and championships.

As long as there are offers overseas, then a PBA player can consider grabbing it.

However, not all are receiving offers to play outside the country.

Either these players just have to accept that they should just stay in PBA since they have no choice after all.

I guess he'll just follow where Greg went for and this is going to be a domino effect and salary there is better compared to what they've got in PBA.

Matthew Wright is just leaving for his wedding.

He will be back next conference.

[blockman]

Matthew Wright is just leaving for his wedding.

He will be back next conference.

Well, I was wrong there, and thanks to that if that's for real. Is he still going to play for Phoenix or with another team? I guess when there are news and issues like this, we already have that automatic thought that they're leaving for B League. It's always the idea that we're thinking since many of the PBA players are already there.

[Fredomago]

Matthew Wright is just leaving for his wedding.

He will be back next conference.

Well, I was wrong there, and thanks to that if that's for real. Is he still going to play for Phoenix or with another team? I guess when there are news and issues like this, we already have that automatic thought that they're leaving for B League. It's always the idea that we're thinking since many of the PBA players are already there.

It's still uncertain as Player and his camp can change the direction of their careers, who knows B-League offers is far better than any team from PBA can provide and the perks aside from the contract is really something that a player can't resist, all will be concluded once news about Wright's career has been announced,.

For now, it's still an open negotiation between his current team and the rest who are also interested in his service.

[mirakal]

Matthew Wright is just leaving for his wedding.

He will be back next conference.

Well, I was wrong there, and thanks to that if that's for real. Is he still going to play for Phoenix or with another team? I guess when there are news and issues like this, we already have that automatic thought that they're leaving for B League. It's always the idea that we're thinking since many of the PBA players are already there.

It's still uncertain as Player and his camp can change the direction of their careers, who knows B-League offers is far better than any team from PBA can provide and the perks aside from the contract is really something that a player can't resist, all will be concluded once news about Wright's career has been announced,.

For now, it's still an open negotiation between his current team and the rest who are also interested in his service.

B-Leauge always has a better player than the PBA, even the highest paid player in the PBA which is JMF still earns lower than what the Filipino players in B League are earning. It's actually very tempting to sign for the B- league if Wright's reason for leaving is money.

[jakelyson]

Matthew Wright is just leaving for his wedding.

He will be back next conference.

Well, I was wrong there, and thanks to that if that's for real. Is he still going to play for Phoenix or with another team? I guess when there are news and issues like this, we already have that automatic thought that they're leaving for B League. It's always the idea that we're thinking since many of the PBA players are already there.

It's still uncertain as Player and his camp can change the direction of their careers, who knows B-League offers is far better than any team from PBA can provide and the perks aside from the contract is really something that a player can't resist, all will be concluded once news about Wright's career has been announced,.

For now, it's still an open negotiation between his current team and the rest who are also interested in his service.

I read somewhere that he have an outstanding offer in Phoenix but he still has not signed it and that he is considering a lot of options. Maybe that options include playing in B League. Considering that B League offers are far more lucrative that what he can receive from PBA, I am inclined to think that we won't be seeing him in PBA next season. We cannot blame the players if they choose better opportunities to provide for their families.

But that is still for Wright to decide. We can only wait for his decision.

[Ziskinberg]

Matthew Wright is just leaving for his wedding.

He will be back next conference.

Well, I was wrong there, and thanks to that if that's for real. Is he still going to play for Phoenix or with another team? I guess when there are news and issues like this, we already have that automatic thought that they're leaving for B League. It's always the idea that we're thinking since many of the PBA players are already there.

It's still uncertain as Player and his camp can change the direction of their careers, who knows B-League offers is far better than any team from PBA can provide and the perks aside from the contract is really something that a player can't resist, all will be concluded once news about Wright's career has been announced,.

For now, it's still an open negotiation between his current team and the rest who are also interested in his service.

I read somewhere that he have an outstanding offer in Phoenix but he still has not signed it and that he is considering a lot of options. Maybe that options include playing in B League. Considering that B League offers are far more lucrative that what he can receive from PBA, I am inclined to think that we won't be seeing him in PBA next season. We cannot blame the players if they choose better opportunities to provide for their families.

But that is still for Wright to decide. We can only wait for his decision.

They always use their family as an excuse for leaving the PBA temporarily, but actually, they have other plans already.

One example is Ray Parks, IIRC, his reason for leaving the TNT is because he wants to take care of his sick mother, but look where he is now, he is already playing with the B League.

[Yamifoud]

One example is Ray Parks, IIRC, his reason for leaving the TNT is because he wants to take care of his sick mother, but look where he is now, he is already playing with the B League.

He was caught lying because of the picture circulating that he was in the Philippines at that time. He left TNT, not in good faith, so probably he will not be able to come back in the PBA again, he needs to play well so his contract in a team that he is playing with in B League will last longer.

[Fredomago]

One example is Ray Parks, IIRC, his reason for leaving the TNT is because he wants to take care of his sick mother, but look where he is now, he is already playing with the B League.

He was caught lying because of the picture circulating that he was in the Philippines at that time. He left TNT, not in good faith, so probably he will not be able to come back in the PBA again, he needs to play well so his contract in a team that he is playing with in B League will last longer.

And look at him now, representing our country playing with the head coach of TNT, h's part of our national and I don't know if the issue with him and the TNT is already resolve and I'm also not sure but maybe chot is not the coach when he left but the influence of chot even he's not the one who's taking care of the team is always high.

Maybe just "maybe", the interest of playing inside PBA is still there for Parks Jr, who knows SMB will offer him something that decent enough to make him comeback, remember he's also with the SMB he lead the SMB Alab pilipinas at ABL.

[Kelvinid]

One example is Ray Parks, IIRC, his reason for leaving the TNT is because he wants to take care of his sick mother, but look where he is now, he is already playing with the B League.

He was caught lying because of the picture circulating that he was in the Philippines at that time. He left TNT, not in good faith, so probably he will not be able to come back in the PBA again, he needs to play well so his contract in a team that he is playing with in B League will last longer.

And look at him now, representing our country playing with the head coach of TNT, h's part of our national and I don't know if the issue with him and the TNT is already resolve and I'm also not sure but maybe chot is not the coach when he left but the influence of chot even he's not the one who's taking care of the team is always high.

Maybe just "maybe", the interest of playing inside PBA is still there for Parks Jr, who knows SMB will offer him something that decent enough to make him comeback, remember he's also with the SMB he lead the SMB Alab pilipinas at ABL.

Yes, I think SMB is the right team for him, TNT already has Mikey Williams, so SMB is the team to play for him. His consistency is always present because Ray Parks are both good offensively and defensively. Also, his experience playing in B League could help him improve in the PBA.

[blockman]

Matthew Wright is just leaving for his wedding.

He will be back next conference.

Well, I was wrong there, and thanks to that if that's for real. Is he still going to play for Phoenix or with another team? I guess when there are news and issues like this, we already have that automatic thought that they're leaving for B League. It's always the idea that we're thinking since many of the PBA players are already there.

It's still uncertain as Player and his camp can change the direction of their careers, who knows B-League offers is far better than any team from PBA can provide and the perks aside from the contract is really something that a player can't resist, all will be concluded once news about Wright's career has been announced,.

For now, it's still an open negotiation between his current team and the rest who are also interested in his service.

It's always been a better offer if B League tries to negotiate with some players. There's even a lower league there that offers better compensation than the PBA.
Well, it's either B League or that league that still pays better than the typical contract that PBA players are getting. But despite that, PBA seems not alarmed until now and the talks about the merging of it and some other leagues, let's see how it's going to affect them.

[Natalim]

Matthew Wright is just leaving for his wedding.

He will be back next conference.

Well, I was wrong there, and thanks to that if that's for real. Is he still going to play for Phoenix or with another team? I guess when there are news and issues like this, we already have that automatic thought that they're leaving for B League. It's always the idea that we're thinking since many of the PBA players are already there.

It's still uncertain as Player and his camp can change the direction of their careers, who knows B-League offers is far better than any team from PBA can provide and the perks aside from the contract is really something that a player can't resist, all will be concluded once news about Wright's career has been announced,.

For now, it's still an open negotiation between his current team and the rest who are also interested in his service.

It's always been a better offer if B League tries to negotiate with some players. There's even a lower league there that offers better compensation than the PBA.
Well, it's either B League or that league that still pays better than the typical contract that PBA players are getting. But despite that, PBA seems not alarmed until now and the talks about the merging of it and some other leagues, let's see how it's going to affect them.

Even if they get alarmed, there's nothing they can do because Japan has a high rate compared to the Philippines, even their minimum wage, there's a huge difference compared to the Philippines. It's just up to the players if they will take the offer or not, I heard before that Terrence Romeo has a huge offer but he choose to stay with SMB.