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  • Ray Parks Jr. keeps future open after Osaka exit, confirms local and overseas offers 

    Ray Parks Jr. keeps future open after Osaka exit, confirms local and overseas offers 

    Fresh off concluding his stint with Osaka Evessa in the Japan B.League, Ray Parks Jr. admitted that the next step in his basketball career remains undecided.


    Parks returned to Manila on Thursday for the B.League Final Week event at SM Megamall, where questions immediately surrounded his future after officially parting ways with Osaka.

     

    “For me, it was time to move on to the next chapter, whatever that may be,” Parks said.

     

    The veteran guard spent two seasons with Osaka after previously playing for the Nagoya Diamond Dolphins, continuing a successful run overseas that established him as one of the more recognizable Filipino imports in Japan.

     

    In his final season with the Evessa, Parks helped the club finish with a 23-27 record in the B.League regular season.

     

    Although Osaka struggled to contend consistently, Parks still looked back positively on his stay with the franchise.

     

    “The stint was amazing especially like the first year. Second year, medyo rough honestly but it was great to be in Osaka. It’s a beautiful city, I love my teammates, very talented… For me it was time to move on to the next chapter, whatever that may be,” he said.

     

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    Despite remaining noncommittal about his next destination, Parks confirmed he is already receiving interest from teams both abroad and in the Philippines.

     

    “Yes, we do have offers both internationally and locally,” he revealed.

     

    Still, the 33-year-old said basketball decisions are not his immediate priority as he plans to spend time with his family during the offseason.

     

    “But, I can’t even feel the offseason yet. I’ll take care of the kids first and I’ll be away for maybe a month for the honeymoon, take some rest, and then tackle things from there,” Parks added.

     

    His statement naturally fueled renewed speculation regarding a possible return to the PBA, where he last played for TNT Tropang Giga before leaving for Japan.

     

    While Parks avoided directly addressing any negotiations involving PBA teams, he made it clear that he remains open to all opportunities moving forward.

     

    “Next question po tayo, mahirap po ‘yan, pa-retiro na nga ako e,” Parks jokingly said.

     

    “The PBA is doing what they’re doing and for me, I’m hoping for growth, I’m never closing the door on anybody. The Philippines will always be my home. For the most part right now, I’m just focused on the offseason and whatever the next chapter is, I’ll be ready.”

     

    At this stage of his career, Parks appears to be balancing both flexibility and patience — weighing whether his next chapter will continue overseas or finally bring him back to Philippine basketball.

     

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  • Ray Parks helps Osaka extend win streak after drubbing Koshigaya

    Ray Parks helps Osaka extend win streak after drubbing Koshigaya

    Ray Parks and the Osaka Evessa continued their strong run in the Japan B.League, extending their winning streak to three games by sweeping the Koshigaya Alphas in weekend action at the Ookini Arena Maishima. 

     

    The Filipino import played a key role in the victory as Osaka built momentum heading into the midseason All-Star break.

     

    Osaka’s triumph was marked by a convincing 76-58 win over the Alphas, in a game where Parks delivered an efficient scoring performance.

     

    He finished with 14 points, hitting four triples on six attempts, and also contributed four rebounds and four assists in around 25 minutes of play. His sharpshooting helped set the tone early, giving the Evessa control on both ends of the court throughout the contest.

     

    The victory marked Osaka’s third consecutive win, improving the Evessa’s record to 13-17 in the B.League’s competitive standings. 

     

    Meanwhile, the Alphas were handed their fourth straight loss, slipping to 10-20 and facing growing urgency to reverse their fortunes as injuries and roster challenges linger.

     

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    Also gaining momentum in the Japan B.League are AJ Edu and the Gunma Crane Thunders, who have won three of their last four games following a weekend split against the Saga Ballooners at Saga Arena.

     

    Edu delivered a strong two-way performance despite Gunma’s 84–78 loss on Saturday, finishing with 10 points, seven rebounds, three assists, and three steals as he anchored the team’s interior defense.

     

    The Gilas Pilipinas big man bounced back the following day as Gunma dominated Saga, 81–51, with Edu contributing four points, nine rebounds, three assists, and two blocks in limited minutes. The split kept the Crane Thunders inside the top eight of the standings with a 19–11 record heading into the All-Star break.

     

    Meanwhile, Dwight Ramos and Levanga Hokkaido saw their four-game winning streak come to an end after splitting their road series against the Kawasaki Brave Thunders at Todoroki Arena.

     

    Hokkaido secured an 83–77 victory on Saturday, with Ramos tallying nine points, six rebounds, and two assists while providing steady perimeter defense. 

     

    However, the Brave Thunders responded on Sunday with a 79–69 win, spoiling Ramos’ nine-point, three-steal, two-rebound, and two-assist outing. The split dropped Levanga to 23–7, though they remain among the league’s top contenders.

     

    Elsewhere, Kiefer Ravena and Francis Lopez endured difficult weekends as their respective teams suffered back-to-back losses before the midseason break.

     

    Ravena and the Yokohama B-Corsairs absorbed a 100–85 defeat to Nagasaki Velca on Saturday at Happiness Arena, where the veteran guard finished with seven points, two rebounds, two assists, and a steal. Yokohama followed that up with a 91–78 loss on Sunday, with Ravena limited to six points, four assists, and one rebound as the B-Corsairs slid to an 11–19 record.

     

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