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  • John Amores returns to PBA after signing with Titan Ultra ahead of PBA Governors’ Cup 

    John Amores returns to PBA after signing with Titan Ultra ahead of PBA Governors’ Cup 

    Nearly two years after his basketball career came to a standstill, John Amores is getting another opportunity in the PBA.


    The controversial guard officially returned to the league after signing with Titan Ultra just days before the team’s debut in the PBA Season 50 Governors’ Cup against Terrafirma on Friday, marking his first appearance since his professional license was revoked following a shooting incident in Laguna.

     

    Amores signed his new contract in the presence of his representative, Danny Espiritu, completing a comeback that once seemed unlikely after the PBA suspended him and the Games and Amusements Board (GAB) stripped him of his professional license.

     

    Titan Ultra, which acquired the former NorthPort franchise, retained Amores’ playing rights during the ownership transition, paving the way for his eventual return once he secured clearance to play.

    Welcoming him back, the franchise announced his signing on social media.

     

    “A NEW CHAPTER STARTS NOW. Welcome back to the PBA, John Amores,” the team posted on social media.

     

    The signing came shortly after Amores shared a video of himself at the Games and Amusement Board on Wednesday, appearing to confirm that he had regained the license necessary to resume his professional career.

     

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    Earlier reports had already linked the shooting guard to a possible comeback after he attended tryouts with the Giant Risers before ultimately landing with Titan Ultra.

     

    His return follows a turbulent stretch that began with the Laguna shooting incident, in which both Amores and his brother were later released after posting bail.

     

    The PBA subsequently handed Amores an indefinite suspension without pay in October 2024, citing “conduct detrimental to the league,” while his GAB license was revoked as criminal charges were filed.

     

    However, the Laguna case was only the latest chapter in a career repeatedly overshadowed by controversy.

     

    Amores first made national headlines in 2022 while playing for the Jose Rizal University Heavy Bombers, when he was indefinitely banned by the NCAA after punching multiple College of Saint Benilde players during a game.

     

    Despite that incident, NorthPort selected him with the 51st overall pick in the 2023 PBA Draft, believing in his potential on the court.

     

    Amores rewarded that faith with a productive rookie campaign, earning a two-year contract extension from the Batang Pier before his career was once again interrupted by the Laguna shooting case.

     

    Now under Titan Ultra following its acquisition of the NorthPort franchise, Amores has been handed another chance to rebuild both his basketball career and his reputation. His return reunites him with former NorthPort teammates Fran Yu, Joshua Munzon, and Cade Flores, giving him a familiar core as he prepares to suit up once again in the PBA. 

     

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  • John Amores takes step toward PBA comeback with Titan Ultra tryout 

    John Amores takes step toward PBA comeback with Titan Ultra tryout 

    John Amores’ basketball journey has taken place far from the bright lights of professional arenas.

    The former Jose Rizal University standout spent his days attending psychological and psychiatric consultations, participating in community outreach activities, and fulfilling the requirements laid out by the Games and Amusements Board (GAB) following the revocation of his professional license.


    Now, the possibility of a return to professional basketball is beginning to take shape.

    Amores recently took a significant step toward that goal when he joined the practice sessions of Titan Ultra Giant Risers, the franchise that inherited his PBA rights following its acquisition of NorthPort.

     

    “Unang araw ng ensayo kasama ang Titan Ultra Giant Risers,” Amores posted on social media on Tuesday.

     

    Titan Ultra head coach Rensy Bajar confirmed the 6-foot-2 guard’s presence during team activities.

     

    “Andito siya ngayon nagta-tryout,” Bajar said.

     

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    The development immediately raised questions about Amores’ eligibility to play, given that his license was revoked following his involvement in a shooting incident in Laguna during his sophomore season with NorthPort.

     

    According to GAB chairman Atty. Francisco Rivera, however, Amores has already cleared the administrative requirements necessary for reinstatement.

     

    “He just needs to provide proof of a standing offer from a PBA team, then we can release his license. He has been cleared for reinstatement following his acquittal in the cases, but with specific conditions,” Rivera said.

     

    The road to this point has been anything but ordinary. As part of his reintegration process, Amores completed extensive community service programs in Laguna. 

     

    He likewise spent time visiting orphanages, including the Child Protection Unit in Barangay Jasaan, Sta. Cruz, where outreach activities became a regular part of his rehabilitation program.

     

    The PBA suspension and the revocation of his GAB license effectively put his basketball career on hold. At the same time, Amores faced legal challenges stemming from the Laguna incident, including attempted murder charges.

     

    According to Amores, those legal cases have since been resolved, removing another major obstacle in his effort to resume his professional career.

     

    With the administrative hurdles largely cleared and a return to organized basketball now within reach, Amores finds himself at a crossroads.

     

     The next chapter of his career will depend not only on securing a roster spot but also on proving that the lessons learned during years away from the game can translate into a meaningful second chance on the court.

     

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