The PBA Season 49 Commissioner's Cup kicks off this Wednesday, featuring unlimited heights for imports. Here are the game schedules, standings, results, where to watch, team previews, and more stories.
The PBA Season 49's mid-season tournament is a go this November 27.
Check out the biggest stories per team, game schedules, standings, scores and results, where to watch, and more.
SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK
Wednesday | December 25 | Smart Araneta Coliseum
- Meralco vs FiberXers | 5:00 p.m. | Converge def. Meralco, 110-94
- Ginebra vs Magnolia | 7:30 p.m. | Ginebra def. Magnolia, 95-92
Sunday | January 5 | Smart Araneta Coliseum
- Eastern vs Meralco | 5:00 p.m.
- San Miguel vs Ginebra | 7:30 p.m.
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WHERE TO WATCH
Free-to-air: RPTV | Ch. 9
Pay TV: PBA Rush | Cignal TV Ch. 260 HD Ch. 90 SD
Streaming: Pilipinas Live | Mobile: Download via App Store or Google Play | Desktop: PilipinasLive.com
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STANDINGS as of December 26 | 12 p.m.
NorthPort Batang Pier 6-1
Rain or Shine Elasto Painters 4-1
Eastern 6-2
Converge FiberXers 6-2
Barangay Ginebra San Miguel 4-2
Meralco Bolts 3-2
San Miguel Beermen 3-3
TNT Tropang Giga 2-2
NLEX Road Warriors 3-4
Magnolia Hotshots 2-5
Phoenix Fuel Masters 1-5
Blackwater Bossing 1-5
Terrafirma Dyip 0-7
TEAM STORIES/LINEUPS
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Barangay Ginebra San Miguel
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Import: Justin Brownlee
- New face: Troy Rosario (Free agent)
- Rest of the team: Maverick Ahanmisi, Jeremiah Gray, RJ Abarrientos, LA Tenorio, Scottie Thompson, Nard Pinto, Isaac Go, Stephen Holt, Raphael Cu, Von Pessumal, Raymond Aguilar, Japeth Aguilar, Aljon Mariano, Benedict Adamos
- Injured/reserved: Jamie Malonzo
- Coach: Tim Cone
- Season 48 Commissioner's Cup result: Semifinals (lost to San Miguel, 0-3)
Blackwater Bossing
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Import: George King
- Rest of the team: RK Ilagan, Sedrick Barefield, Rey Suerte, Jaydee Tungcab, James Kwekuteye, Bradwyn Guinto, Miguel Corteza, Clifford Jopia, Kib Montalbo, Justin Chua, Derohn Dominic Mitchell, Richard Escoto, Christian David, Jewel Ponferrda, Tyrus Hill
- Injured/reserved: Mike Ayonayon
- Coach: Jeff Cariaso
- Season 48 Commissioner's Cup result: 11th place (1-10)
Converge FiberXers
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Import: Cheick Diallo
- New face: Jordan Heading (Rights traded by Terrafirma)
- Rest of the team: Inand Fornilos, Kamron Vigan-Fleming, Bryan Jason Andrade, Alex Cabagnot, Michael Nieto, Deschon Winston, Marc Paolo Javillonar, Alec Stockton, Justin Arana, Kevin Racal, Jeo Ambohot, JL De Los Santos, Bryan Santos, King Caralipio
- Injured/reserved: Patrick Maagdenberg
- Coach: Franco Atienza
- Season 48 Commissioner's Cup result: 12th (1-10)
Eastern
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Import: Cameron Clark
- Familiar faces: Blankley Hayden, Lam Kobey Ketavong, Yang Glen Robertson
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Rest of the team: Cao Ramon, Leung Shiu Wah, Chu Tsz Yung, Chan Siu Wing, Cheung Yin Lung, Pok Yuet Yeung, Zhu Hao, Xu Adam, Leung Ka Hin Marco, Sheikh Muhammad Sulaiman, Guinchard Stecen Serge Marie
- Coach: Mensur Bajramovic
- Season 48 Commissioner's Cup result: Did not compete (Season 49 debut for Eastern)
Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots
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Import: Ricardo Ratliffe
- New face: Jerom Lastimosa (Debut)
- Rest of the team: Jerrick Ahanmisi, Paul Lee, Rafi Reavis, Ian Sangalang, Calvin Abueva, Mark Barroca, Rome dela Rosa, Zavier Lucero, Joseph Eriobu, James Laput, Aris Dionisio, Jonathan Jed Mendoza, Jerrick Balanza, Russel Escoto
- Injured/reserved: Peter Alfaro
- Coach: Chito Victolero
- Season 48 Commissioner's Cup result: Finals (lost to San Miguel, 2-4)
Meralco Bolts
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Import: Akil Anthony Mitchell
- Rest of the team: Norman Black, Chris Banchero, Cliff Hodge, Jolo Mendoza, Chris Newsome, Jose Caram, John Quinto, Raymond Almazan, Norbert Torres, Alvin Pasaol, Raymar Jose, Jansen Rios, Kyle Nicholas Pascual, Brandon Bates, CJ Cansino
- Injured/reserved: Allein Maliksi
- Coach: Luigi Trillo
- Season 48 Commissioner's Cup result: Quarterfinals (lost to Phoenix, 84-88)
NLEX Road Warriors
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Import: Michael Griffin-Watkins
- Rest of the team: Richie Rodger, Enoch Valdez, Kevin Alas, Robert Bolick, Dominic Fajardo, Sean Anthony, Robbie Herndon, Matt Nieto, Baser Amer, Dave Marcelo, Jonnel Policarpio, Javee Mocon, Jhan Nermal, Anthony Semerad, Xyrus Torres
- Injured/reserved: Michael Miranda
- Coach: Jong Uichico
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Season 48 Commissioner's Cup result: 9th (4-7)
NorthPort Batang Pier
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Import: Kadeem Jack
- Rest of the team: Paolo Taha, Sidney Onwubere, JM Calma, Fran Yu, Allyn Bulanadi, Abu Tratter, Arvin Tolentino, Evan Nelle, Cade Flores, William Navarro, Joshua Munzon, Jio Jalalon, Damie Cuntapay
- Injured/reserved: Paul Zamar
- Coach: Bonnie Tan
- Season 48 Commissioner's Cup result: Quarterfinals (lost to Ginebra, 93-108)
Phoenix Fuel Masters
Import: Donovan Smith
Rest of the team: Larry Muyang, Sean Manganti, Jason Perkins, Raul Soyud, Ato Ular, RR Garcia, Jayjay Alejandro, Kai Ballungay, Matthew Daves, RJ Jazul, Simon Camacho, Tyler Tio, Kenneth Tuffin, Raffy Verano, Ricci Rivero
Injured/reserved: Kent Salado
Coach: Jamike Jarin
Season 48 Commissioner's Cup result: Semifinals (lost to Magnolia, 1-3)
Rain or Shine Elasto Painters
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Import: Deon Thompson
- Rest of the team: Caelan Tiongson, Adrian Nocum, Felix Lemetti, Gian Mamuyac, Gabe Norwood, Francis Escandor, Anton Asistio, Shaun Ildefonso, Andrei Caracut, Keith Datu, Jhonard Clarito, Leonard Santillan, Beau Belga, Nick Demusis
- Injured/reserved: Luis Villegas
- Coach: Yeng Guiao
- Season 48 Commissioner's Cup result: Quarterfinals (lost to San Miguel, 122-127)
San Miguel Beermen
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Import: Quincy Miller
- New faces: Juami Tiongson, Andreas Cahilig (Traded by Terrafirma)
- Rest of the team: Simon Enciso, Kris Rosales, Don Trollano, Mo Tautuaa, Chris Ross, Marcio Lassiter, June Mar Fajardo, Jeron Teng, Jericho Cruz, CJay Perez, Rodney Brondial
- Injured/reserved: Avan Nava
- Coach: Jorge Gallent
- Season 48 Commissioner's Cup result: Champions (beat Magnolia, 4-2)
Terrafirma Dyip
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Import: Ryan Earl Richards
- New faces: Vic Manuel and Troy Rosario (Traded by San Miguel), Aljun Melecio and Keith Zaldivar (Acquired from Converge)
- Rest of the team: Mark Nonoy, Mark Louie Sangalang, Tommy Olivario, CJ Catapusan, Stanley Pringle, Kevin Ferrer, Aldrech Ramos, Paolo Hernandez, Didat Hanapi, Kemark Carino, Brent Paraiso
- Injured/reserved: Christian Standhardinger
- Coach: Raymond Tiongco
- Season 48 Commissioner's Cup result: 10th (2-9)
TNT Tropang Giga
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Import: Rondae Hollis-Jefferson
- Rest of the team: Barkley Ebona, Rey Nambatac, JP Erram, Calvin Oftana, Paul Varilla, Glenn Khobuntin, Brian Heruela, RR Pogoy, Jayson Castro, Kelly Williams, Henry Galinato, Kim Aurin, Calvin Payawal, Chris Exciminiano
- Injured/reserved: Brandon Ganuelas-Rosser
- Coach: Chot Reyes
- Season 48 Commissioner's Cup result: Quarterfinals (lost to Magnolia, 94-108)