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Former No. 16 overall pick AJ Griffin made the surprising decision to step away from the NBA and pursue a life in ministry.

After playing 92 games over two seasons and earning around $4 million annually, Griffin chose to leave basketball behind despite having the chance to continue making millions.

He instead followed his faith and calling, dedicating himself to serving God as a full-time pastor.

KADAYAWAN 2026 PRESENTS! 🏀

Get ready for an exciting Open Invitational Basketball Tournament featuring four powerhouse teams! 💪🔥

🏀 Davao Agilas
🏀 WB and Sofia
🏀 Zamboanga Valientes
🏀 Santi Vista Pacific Beach Resort

Date: August 27–30, 2026
Venue: Davao City Recreation Center

Four teams. One court. One championship! 🏆
Who will rise above the rest? Abangan! 🔥

🚨 BREAKING: DAIRICK DUTERTE CUT FROM GILAS U18! 🇵🇭🏀

The reigning Palarong Pambansa MVP Dairick Duterte has been left out of the final 12-man roster of Gilas Pilipinas U18.

Duterte will not be part of the squad that will represent the Philippines at the FIBA U18 Asia Cup. 🇵🇭

A surprising development considering his MVP campaign at the Palarong Pambansa. 😮

🔥 BIG SURPRISE FOR GILAS U18!

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Ricofer Sordilla erupts for 35 points as The University of Cebu Webmasters opened the Cebu City Collegiate Invitational with a win, defeating the University of the East Red Warriors, 89–85.

🔥 RHENZ ABANDO FIRES BACK AT COACH TIM CONE! 🇵🇭

“HINDI AKO SUMIPOT? HINDI ’YUN TOTOO. SILA ANG HINDI NAGPASIPOT SA’KIN.”

Rhenz Abando has addressed Coach Tim Cone’s claim that he failed to show up when invited to join Gilas Pilipinas.

According to Abando, hindi siya ang umatras. Sinabi niyang hindi siya pinapunta dahil patapos na ang PBA Finals at nagkaroon umano ng issue sa timing ng visa.

“Hindi ako pinasipot. Kung sinabi nila na pwede na akong mag-ensayo, pupunta agad ako.” — Rhenz Abando

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LeBron will make just $3.9 million this season, but will generate hundreds of millions for Philadelphia

- Projected to generate $300M to $430M in economic activity
- 76ers will become one of the NBA's most-watched teams
- Ticket prices and demand would skyrocket
- 76ers jersey sales would explode.
- The 76ers become a global attraction
- Sponsorship and brand deals would increase
- More veterans would want to join the 76ers
- The 76ers become instant championship contenders

This is why teams still want LeBron. He's still the face of the NBA, and his impact extends far beyond the court.

Breaking: LeBron James is signing with the Philadelphia 76ers on a two-year, $8 million deal with a player option, his agent Rich Paul told Shams Charania.