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The Philippine Basketball Association — Ginebra, San Miguel and the chase for the crown.

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Philippine Basketball Association coverage — conference results, standings, the annual PBA draft and the Commissioner’s Cup, alongside team news from Barangay Ginebra San Miguel, San Miguel Beermen, TNT Tropang Giga and the rest of the league.

The PBA is Asia’s oldest professional basketball league and splits its season into separate conferences rather than one continuous campaign, which is why standings reset several times a year. Import-reinforced conferences run to different rules than the all-Filipino one.

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Frequently asked questions

How many teams are in the PBA?

Twelve. The PBA has fielded 12 franchises in recent seasons, among them Barangay Ginebra San Miguel, San Miguel Beermen, TNT Tropang Giga and Meralco Bolts.

What channel is the PBA on?

PBA games in the Philippines have been carried by One Sports and TV5 with streaming through their digital platforms. Broadcast rights are renegotiated periodically, so check the current season's listing.

How much do PBA players earn?

The PBA operates a salary cap set by its Board, with a maximum individual monthly salary and a separate rookie scale. The figures are revised from time to time, so the league's current cap is the authoritative number.

Who is the GOAT in the PBA?

It is an argument without a settled answer, but the usual names are Robert Jaworski, Ramon Fernandez, Alvin Patrimonio and June Mar Fajardo — Fajardo holding the record for most Most Valuable Player awards.

What is the PBA Commissioner's Cup?

One of the PBA's conferences, played with each team reinforced by an import under a height limit set by the league. It sits alongside the all-Filipino Philippine Cup in the season calendar.