December 20 News and Rumors Recap: Art Dela Cruz to Ginebra?, Jayson Castro and etc.

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We have big things to talk about with today's edition of the recap!

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Bond Beyond Ball: Pingris, Yap and Simon will throw a christmas party for their fans
According to Marc Pingris, the three of them had decided to host a party for their loyal fans. “Nag-usap kami, kumustahan, pinag-uusapan namin ang Big 3 party namin, nag-usap kami kanina pero during the game wala na, trabaho lang."

Even though I am not a fan of this big three, I respect them to the highest level. They are the big three that defined this era. Can you imagine 2004-2015 without a glimpse of them? The one thing that they did that not every other big three can say is succeed.

December 17 News and Rumors Recap: Art Dela Cruz, Rob Reyes and etc.

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Here are the most interesting recent news.

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Done: Rob Reyes Retires                                                                              
Rob calls it a career. Rob made these statements regarding his retirement. “I gave everything I had to live my dream, and now I’ll give everything I have to my family, that they might live theirs... After much consideration, thought, and prayer, I've decided to retire."

He will finish his career with 3.3 points and 3.2 rebounds average per game. Injuries were a big culprit to his career but what he said was really true. He had live his dream.

December 14 Rumors Recap: Boston Celtics, Orlando Magic and etc.

Here are the recent rumors around the league.

Help!: According to Orlando Sentinel, the Orlando Magic is looking for a scorer because, why not? Orlando is averaging the second lowest points per game, 94.8, in the league. They also have the third worst FG%.

Checking the production of the players, Evan Fournier is their best scorer with 16.9 points in 43.3% shooting. They have four players who average double-digit points per game.

Overall, I don't think they really need a scorer. But with their current starting line-up, they may need to replace one of Payton and Biyombo to relieve their scoring woes.

A Need: According to Tim MacMahon of ESPN, Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks are in good terms regarding Andrew Bogut. Bogut currently has the worst record in the league and there is no way they can turn it around with all their injury issues.

Bogut currently is on the shelf again which means any deal should wait until he heals up. One thing is sure though, a Bogut-Horford tandem will be a hard fortress to penetrate on the defensive end. And that duo will be a reliable anchor in offense.

Dec. 14 News and Rumors Recap: Jayson Castro, Jake Pascual and etc.

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Here are some interesting bites in the last few days.

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Enemies to Friends: Former College rivals Abueva and Pascual turn teammates
Calvin Abueva and Jake Pascual assured Alaska fans that Jake and Calvin will not have a problem playing together. In an interview with Spin.ph, Calvin said “Nung araw yun. Eh ngayon, iba na, pro na tayo, ‘di ba?... Kaya syempre dito lang naman umiikot yung mundo natin sa basketball... Kahit na may nagawa ako o may nagawa siya, syempre past is past na."

On the other hand, Jake is not pressured at all after coach Alex talk to him about his role, "Kinausap rin naman ako ni coach Alex (Compton) na hindi naman niya ine-expect na mapupunan ko yung kawalan nila Sonny and Noy... Sabi niya lang ‘laruin mo lang ang laro mo. 'Kinuha ka namin dito kasi may nagustuhan kami sa laro mo.’ Hindi daw nila ako kinuha para i-fill up ‘yung kawalan nila Sonny and Noy sa ngayon.”