Chris Banchero wants to play for Ginebra

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San Miguel Beermen's Chris Banchero want to play for the crowd favorite Barangay Ginebra San Miguel if given a chance.

In an interview Banchero said "I feel blessed to play for any team in the PBA, but since you’re asking me what I’d prefer if I get a chance to--- I think, it’s Ginebra, Ginebra has always been my favorite team... since I started playing pro-basketball here in the Philippines"

"It’s the number one team to be on, they always have the respect of the Philippines. It’s like playing for the national team. And I am not the only who sees it," continued by Banchero who is also the Finals MVP of the recently concluded Asean Basketball League (ABL).

For Banchero to fulfill his dream of playing to the PBA he must play for a PBA D-League team first before he can enter the draft.

 Reportedly eying Banchero's services is the Blackwater Sports team in the PBA D-League.
Chris is required to play at least 2 conferences in the PBA D-League before joining the draft.

Banchero said "Yeah, I am sure to join the PBA. My agent is already working on it. Right now, I am taking a break. Hopefully, next month we will know what lies ahead,"

The earliest Chris Banchero can apply for the draft is on 2014 PBA Draft.

Classic Ginobili lead the the Spurs to game five win

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Classic Manu Ginobili lead the the Spurs to game five win as Danny Green sets a new NBA finals record with 25 three points made to take a 3-2 leads against the Heat.

Danny Green who was once a teammate of LeBron in Cleveland and was cut twice by the San Antonio Spurs sets a new NBA finals record of 25 three pointers made. Green finished with 24 points on a 6 of 10 shooting clip from long range for San Antonio.

Meanwhile it was Manu Ginobili who is on fire the entire game. Ginobili was unstoppable the entire game. He has his breakout game scoring 24 point ans registering 10 assists to lead the way for Spurs as they beat the Heat 114 to 104 to take a 3-2 lead on the finals series.

The Spurs controlled the game from the start. Miami tried multiple rallies to come within 1 point on the third quarter but the Spurs unleashed a 19 to 1 run bridging the third and the fourth quarter and they never looked back.

Maimi Heat bounced back to take game 4 and ties the series at 2-2 vs San Antonio Spurs

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Lebron James lead all scorers with his 33 points and 11 rebounds but it was Dwyane Wade who played bid from the opening quarter up to the fourth quarter.

With Wade showing his old form the Heat took the fourth quarter by storm leading by as many as 15 points behind Wade's 32 points, six rebounds, and six steals definitely his best game in the post season.

Miami converted 23 points out of San Antonio's 19 turnovers which has been the main problem for the Spurs in the series so far.

It was not just LeBron James and Dwyane Wade who carried the fight for the Heat. Chris Bosh who is also part of the big three of Miami posted 20 points and 13 rebounds plus a great defensive effort from inside the paint with his shot blocks and some steals.

Tony Parker scored 15 point for the Spurs all in the first half. Tim Duncan scored 20 points but Manu Ginobili continued to struggle offensively.

Miami came out  victorious 109 to 83.

SanMiguel Beermen swept Indonesia Warriors to claim the ABL championship

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For the first time SanMiguel Beermen are the champions of the Asean Basketball League after two consecutive trip to the finals beating the Indonesia Warriors 70 to 55.

Asi Taulava score a team high 19 point followed by the finals MVP Chris Banchero with 10 points. Also helping the Beermen was last years MVP Leo Avenido with a double double effort of 10 points and 10 rebounds to beat the Warriors and avenged last years defeat against the same team.

I game three the Beermen made sure to pull away with the Warriors to prevent another close game just like games 1 and 2.

Mario Wuysang scored a game high 21 points to lead Indonesia Warriors.

The scores:
San Miguel (70) – Taulava 19, Banchero 10, Avenido 10, Acuna 9, J. Williams 7, B. Williams 6, Fortuna 5, Hubalde 2, Menk 2, Cawaling 0.

Indonesia (55) – Wuysang 21, Daniels 15, Pringle 11, Thomas 5, Smith 0, Prihantono 0, Sitepu 0.
Quarterscores: 14-10; 33-27; 53-43; 70-55.

Finally Japet Aguilar to Ginebra and Jay Washington to Global Port approved

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Finally the most talked about trade this past few days was approved by The PBA's commissioners office.

After the trade was approved, Japet Aguilar will now wear Barangay Ginebra SanMiguel jersey while Jay Washington will now wear Globalports Uniform come governors cup of the PBA in August.

Globalport sent Japet Aguilar to Ginebra n exchange for rookie center Yousef Taha and a first round pick in 2013.

Barangay Ginebra sent Elmer Espiritu to Barako Bull for the first round pick, originally from Talk ‘N Text, to send to GlobalPort.

Globalport also got Washington from Petron in exchange for rookie forward Jason Deutchmann and second round picks in 2016 and 2017.

Japet Aguilar, Jay Washington, Yusif Taha Trade is waiting for commissioner's approval

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Reports says that an official involved in trade has confirmed that the teams involved in the said trade that will bring Japet Aguilar to Ginebra is now on its way to the PBA's commissioners office.

Sources said that Erik Arejola who is the Globalport's head of basketball operations said that they have approved the trade that would bring Yusif Taha plus 2014 first-round pick from Ginebra.

Batang Pier woul also get the services of Jay Washington from Petron in exchange of  rookie Jason Deutchman and Ginebra will then send Elmer Espiritu to Barako Energy cola for a draft pick.

In one interview Arejola said "After thorough evaluation and deliberation with our coaching staff, management already grabbed the offer. It’s a good opportunity for us to start anew in our bid to form a formidable line-up,"

Arejola also said "Talagang willing yung SMC to give away anything to get Japeth. Ganun sila ka in pursuit, Kaya when we got what we wanted, inaprubahan na namin."

"Bale lumalabas niyan, tatlo ang nakuha namin kapalit ni Japeth parang we just added Jason to the mix to get a sweeter deal, Importante sa amin ang pick, kasi we’re a new team. Rebuilding kami." Arejola continued.

According to Arejola "I think that trade will be decided upon within today by the commissioner,".

Japet Aguilar to Ginebra trade is waiting for Romero's approval.

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The much talked about trade this past few days which might see Japet Aguilar jump-ship to Barangay Ginebra SanMiguel is still under negotiation. For this to happen sources says that it is only waiting for the Globalport team owner Mikee Romero's approval.

According to reports a source form SanMiguel Corporation said "Na kay Mikee na yan. Si Mikee na lang ang tanungin ninyo kung ano na ang desisyon niya,". The said person is incharge of the negotiation.

Some sources said that one of the teams involved in the trade is still trying to negotiate for more player from SMC.

Another source also said "Pero malamang sa Tuesday maisakatuparan na iyan. Nag-uusap pa kami".

For the trade details read this previous entry.

Japet Aguilar is goint to Ginebra, Jay Washington to Globalport