Marcus Lee has been added to the list of imports participating in the PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup, joining the San Miguel Beermen less than a month before the mid-season tournament begins. The 6-foot-11 forward, who played college basketball at the University of Kentucky and the University of California, will reinforce a San Miguel team aiming to defend its Philippine Cup title after defeating TNT in the finals.
Lee, now 31 years old, went undrafted in the 2018 NBA Draft but gained experience with the Sioux Falls Skyforce in the NBA G League and established his career overseas. His most recent team was the Cairns Taipans in Australia’s National Basketball League.
Kylor Kelley Joins an Already Strong Converge Frontline
Kylor Kelley has signed with Converge, adding depth to their frontline that includes new acquisition Calvin Abueva alongside mainstays Justine Baltazar and Justin Arana. The 7-foot center recently played for the South Bay Lakers in the G League and had a brief tenure with the Dallas Mavericks in early 2025 before being waived. Kelley also had a stint with the New Orleans Pelicans in the same season prior to continuing his career internationally.
Commissioner’s Cup Set to Begin in March
The PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup is scheduled to start on March 11, featuring TNT as the defending champion, which will bring back former Denver Nuggets center Bol Bol as their import. This tournament promises fierce competition as teams integrate new imports like Marcus Lee and Kylor Kelley to strengthen their lineups.
Insight from a Veteran Member of the PBA Press Corps
Jan Ballesteros, a longtime sportswriter and member of the PBA Press Corps who also covers Gilas Pilipinas, shared his perspective on basketball, saying,
“Like most sportswriters, Jan Ballesteros once dreamed of becoming a professional hooper. But he learned the hard way that it’s not for everyone.”
His involvement continues as he closely follows events like the upcoming Commissioner’s Cup.
