Chris Newsome Ready For A Long Season

Meralco Bolt's star player, Chris Newsome, is prepared for another ardous season as he juggles his time suiting up in the PBA Season 50, the East Asia Super League, and Gilas Pilipinas.

The team's acknowledged leader stressed he's ready to take on the challenge anew after facing the same scenario the past two years.

One Player That The Bolts May Want To Sign

With an oversupply of guards led by Chris Banchero, Aaron Black, Anjo Caram, Kurt Reyson and Jason Brickman, the Meralco Bolts may need a reliable wing player to help Chris Newsome and CJ Cansino. However, the possible upside of Cole Micek cannot be ignored and the Bolts may want to take a chance on him.

Some fans may have brushed off Micek as another pretty boy chasing his hoop dreams or some showbiz guy suddenly aspiring to be a professional athlete. However, his basketball resumé is not easy to ignore.

Bolts' EASL Campaign Starts On 22 October

The Meralco Bolts are in full-swing preparing for the East Asia Super League (EASL), especially now that their shedule showed that begin their campaign in the home-and-away Season 3 with two road games.

The Bolts kick off their EASL season 3 campaign against Japan B. League powerhouse Ryukyu Golden Kings on 22 October at the Okinawa Arena.

Almost Half Of The 2025 PBA Draftees Are Now Free Agents

Once the smoke cleared, it has become obvious that the last PBA Draft was really shallow. Out of the 77 players selected, only 41 have either signed contracts or received formal offers from their respective teams.

The remaining 36 draftees were not extended tender offers during the one-week signing window, making them unrestricted free agents. The highest pick among these left unsigned was 13th overall selection Mario Barasi, chosen by Barangay Ginebra.

Sean Anthony Is Retiring From PBA

Former Meralco Bolts forward Sean Anthony officially retired from the PBA after a colorful career that saw him play for eight teams in 14 seasons.

Anthony announced the news last 14 September, saying he and his family now reside in Vancouver, Canada, after he declined a contract extension with NLEX to concentrate on the cancer treatment of his son.