New stars rising for Phoenix in Comm’s Cup

Phoenix coach Topex Robinson sees a silver lining in the dilemma of losing his two best players going into the Philippine Basketball Association Commissioner’s Cup.

“I’m excited for this new challenge,” Robinson said in a short message to the Inquirer when asked how he sees his Fuel Masters heading into the mid-season classic after losing Matthew Wright overseas and Jason Perkins to an injury.

Little is expected from the Fuel Masters after Wright opted not to sign a new contract and instead accepted an offer to play for the Kyoto Hannaryz of Japan’s B.League.The Fuel Masters would then lose Perkins for the season after undergoing surgery on his knee which the lefty forward has …

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