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Aces still in talks with Manuel, reiterate desire to re-sign him
The Alaska Aces won't pull the trigger on a potential trade if they feel they won't get "equal value" for Vic Manuel.

Gilas Cadet Jaydee Tungcab joining PBA draft
Tungcab is the latest name to be added to what is shaping up to be a deep rookie draft.

PHILIPPINE BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
NLEX veteran Cyrus Baguio hangs up sneakers
The high-flying Baguio suited up for six PBA teams and won three titles in a career that started in 2003.

FIBA ASIA CUP QUALIFIERS
THIRD WINDOW, FEB. 18-22
LA Tenorio on Gilas: It's Kiefer's team now
The time is now for Kiefer Ravena to step up and lead this young Gilas Pilipinas team, according to LA Tenorio.
Only six PBA players joining Gilas bubble, but SBP unfazed
No other PBA players are expected to enter the Gilas bubble after Friday, according to SBP special assistant to the president Ryan Gregorio.

PHILIPPINE BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
Magnolia's Pingris considering retirement
The Pinoy Sakuragi's contract with Magnolia expired last Dec. 31 and at present he's still undergoing rehab for a number of injuries.

ROOKIE DRAFT
Potential top pick Malonzo formally joins PBA draft
Jamie Malonzo posted impressive numbers in his lone UAAP season with the DLSU Green Archers.

BUBBLE AWARDS
Hard work pays off for Outstanding Rookie Aaron Black
Aaron Black had to live up to his father's legacy and overcome being a second-round pick to get where he is now.

FIBA ASIA CUP QUALIFIERS
Rosario, Pogoy, Soyud to enter Gilas bubble on Jan. 22
Three more PBA players are scheduled to join the Gilas Pilipinas training bubble for the third window of the FIBA Asia Cup 2021 Qualifiers.

JAVI GDL COMES BACK
Javi on decision to return: I want to win a championship for UP
Javi Gomez de Liaño will return to the UP Fighting Maroons for his final season, but brother Juan's status is unclear.

AWARDS NIGHT
Ginebra players dominate PBA's 45th season special awards
Stanley Pringle, Prince Caperal and Scottie Thompson were among the winners in the PBA's 45th season special awards.

CONTRACT EXTENSIONS
Phoenix signs RR Garcia to new two-year deal, working to renew Justin Chua
With veteran guard RR Garcia's contract extended, the Fuel Masters are now focused on doing the same for center Justin Chua.

FIBA ASIA CUP QUALIFIERS
Perez, Chua latest PBA players to enter Calamba training bubble
CJ Perez and Justin Chua, who both saw action in the first window against Indonesia last year, are poised to rejoin Gilas Pilipinas for the third window next month.

ROOKIE DRAFT
3x3 stars Santillan, Rike: Time was right to join the PBA
Regulars on the local 3x3 circuit, Santi Santillan and Troy Rike are now making the leap to the big league.
PBA draft top pick: Dyip looking at Munzon, Pasaol, Malonzo
The Dyip can choose from a deep pool of rookie aspirants in the March draft, but for now are focused on these three players.

OFF-SEASON MOVEMENTS
Meralco inks Hugnatan, two other bigs to one-year deals
The Meralco Bolts kept their frontline rotation intact by extending the contracts of three of their big men.

FIBA ASIA CUP QUALIFIERS
Gilas pool players start entering Calamba bubble
The first batch of players set to compete for Gilas Pilipinas roster spots for the third window of the FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers have entered the training bubble.
Norman Black, two others join Gilas coaching staff for Clark bubble
Gilas Pilipinas Men will be adding three veteran tacticians to its coaching staff for the upcoming February window of the 2021 FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers.
How the PBA navigated through a challenging season

ESPN5.COM YEAR-ENDER
ESPN5.com's 10 most-read local stories in 2020
In a year that didn't produce the usual sports news cycle, these ten stories stood out among ESPN5.com readers.

PHILIPPINE BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION (PBA)
PBA hopes to stage three conferences for 46th season
PBA Commissioner Willie Marcial said on Tuesday that the league is doing its best to hold the regular three-conference schedule for its 46th season.

KAI SOTTO UPDATES
Brian Shaw impressed with Kai Sotto's skill set
Kai Sotto may not have put up big numbers in Team Ignite's two scrimmages, but coach Brian Shaw says he's very impressed with the young Filipino's skill set for a player his size.
Kai Sotto recommits to play for Gilas Pilipinas
Kai Sotto is committed to rejoining the Gilas Pilipinas Men basketball program, he announced on Thursday.

GILAS PILIPINAS
Kai Sotto aims to play for Gilas in February
If all goes well, we could see Kai Sotto suiting up for Gilas Pilipinas in the February window of the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers in Clark.
Uichico on Ramos: 'I think he's PBA-ready'
Gilas Pilipinas coach Jong Uichico believes Dwight Ramos has the tools to play in the pro league.