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After an appeal, Filipino PBA decided to reduce Renaldo Balkman's ban to play in the domestic league to a single year. Sportando

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pbaconnect: balkman banned from playing in the pba and fined 250,000 pesos. Twitter

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Such was the stiff penalty "for initiating threatening physical contact with a referee followed by a prolonged, offensive, belligerent if not aberrant on-court decorum directed towards game officials and his Petron team mates and superiors, including the head coach and assistant coaches, amounting to a blatant and utter disrespect for the game, his own ball club, the Leauge, the fans and the host country," according to the league's official release. Salud added that he "took into consideration Balkman's track record as a player," citing a head-butting incident during a FIBA-Americas game between Puerto Rico, the country plays for, and Venezuela, as well as an altercation during a preseason tournament in Cebu, also against the same Alaska Aces team his side faced off against, which led to Friday's incident. GMANetwork.com

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The commissioner also added, "I do encourage passion for the game, but I also want to firmly instill a culture of accountability among our players. "If one does something that violates the rules and the norms of sportsmanship and decent behavior, he will be made accountable." GMANetwork.com

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Renaldo apologized on Twitter, but the fact is, this will stay with him forever. The whole Balkman saga is a shame. He made a name for himself in college with his hustle and intangibles, and then, once he got paid in the NBA, he lost his focus, didn't learn the plays and basically just got in the way. It's a shame, because players such as Balkman — at his best — have a place in this league. One wonders if he will ever be back. Denver Post

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Renaldo Balkman went wild near the end of a 73-83 loss to Alaska on Friday night, confronting referees, defying coaches, and choking teammate Arwind Santos in a chaotic ending that put serious questions on the former NBA player's stint in the PBA. The game was all but over in the dying seconds when a frustrated Balkman lost the plot after a non-call on an offensive play late in the match at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, confronting the referees and later shoving away Petron coaches and players who tried to pacify him. Sports Interactive Network Philippines

Renaldo Balkman 

Already, Balkman's continued stint with the Boosters is in question. Commissioner Chito Salud announced immediately after the game that Balkman has been summoned to appear before him on Monday. Sports Interactive Network Philippines

Renaldo Balkman 

"I, Renaldo Balkman, would like to apologize to my teammates, the fans, the entire Philippines Basketball association, and the entire Perton Blaze Boosters organization. I would especially like to apologize to Arwind Santos and his family. I would never intentionally inflict harm on another human being, especially a teammate who I respect deeply. My behaviors, during a very intense moment of a heated game, game as a surprise even to me. It is not in my character to react physically in any situation and this is the first time I have ever behaved in such a manor. My actions were out of line and I am ready to fully accept any consequences for my actions. I hope that the Petron Blaze Boosters management will recognize this unfortunate situation as a slip up that will never happen again." ph.sports.yahoo.com

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Balkman apologized to Santos and their teammates after the altercation. Santos, who was not injured, said he accepted their import's apology. ABS-CBN News

Philippines, Renaldo Balkman 

It's understandable if Renaldo Balkman is a little frustrated. After five NBA seasons, the 28-year-old former New York Knicks first round pick is now relegated to playing for the Petron Blaze Boosters of the Philippine Basketball Association. Although maybe not for much longer after this incident, when he channeled fellow former Knick Latrell Sprewell and tried to choke a teammate who was trying to restrain him from attacking a referee. USA Today Sports

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Renaldo Balkman: I wld like to apologize to the fans, Petron Blaze, my teammates, the PBA and especially @tubidronald71 and @Arwind029. I got caught up in the moment of a very intense game.I respect @Arwind029 as a person & player.I am proud to be part of @PetronBlaze fam. This was unintentional towards @arwindsotnas, I am a team player who always has the best interest of the team at heart. Twitter

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Petron Blaze Boosters import Renaldo Balkman seemed like the perfect fit for the team, giving his side hustle, energy and leadership. But the NBA veteran showed a more violent side, Friday, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, in a loss to the Alaska Aces. Late in the game, Balkman went wild with the Aces pulling away, making contact with referees while arguing for a foul. As his teammates tried to pull him away, Balkman shoved Ronald Tubid, and then put a hand around Arwind Santos' neck. GMANetwork.com

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Emiliano Carchia: Renaldo Balkman is officially a new member of the team from Philippines, Petron Twitter @SportandoBasket

Philippines, Renaldo Balkman 

Emiliano Carchia: Renaldo Balkmann signed a deal in the Philippines. He will land in the Asian country in January Twitter @SportandoBasket

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Emiliano Carchia: Renaldo Balkmann: 'I'm looking forward to play in Puerto Rico. I want to have a big impact and win the league. I want to build a dinasty' Twitter @SportandoBasket

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Emiliano Carchia: Renaldo Balkmann entered his name for the Puerto Rican BSN Rookie Draft. Via @LModestti Twitter @SportandoBasket

Puerto Rico, Renaldo Balkman 

He remains optimistic and views Leandro Barbosa‘s late signing with the Boston Celtics and Eddy Curry signing with Dallas just days before the start of the season as hope that he’ll, too, soon find a new home. “Ultimately, I have to stay ready, which I am, as far as in the gym, and stay positive,” Howard said. “I don’t think my career’s over.” Other notable players still looking for a team: Guards: Derek Fisher, Gilbert Arenas (in talks with Chinese team), Baron Davis, Earl Boykins, Mickael Pietrus, Michael Redd, Maurice Evans, Jason Kapono. Forwards/Centers: Kenyon Martin, Shawne Williams, Quentin Richardson, Bobby Simmons, Bill Walker, Jamario Moon, Renaldo Balkman, Ryan Gomes, Troy Murphy, Josh Powell, Derrick Caracter, Ben Wallace, Greg Oden, Sean Williams, Tony Battie, Mehmet Okur. NBA.com

Free Agency, Michael Redd, Derek Fisher, Gilbert Arenas, Troy Murphy, Kenyon Martin, Mickael Pietrus, Derrick Caracter, Bill Walker, Ryan Gomes, Josh Powell, Shawne Williams, Josh Howard, Ben Wallace, Sean Williams, Leandro Barbosa, Jamario Moon, Mehmet Okur, Quentin Richardson, Jason Kapono, Tony Battie, Baron Davis, Greg Oden, Earl Boykins, Renaldo Balkman, Bobby Simmons, Maurice Evans 

Panathinaikos is looking for two big guys to complete the roster and doesn’t want to spend a lot of money. They can overcome their budget only for something extraordinary. Like for example Luis Amundson, for who they can spend up to one million U.S. dollars. The 29 year old power forward/center has a lot of offers by several NBA teams and may look to “Greens” only if he won’t find something good there. Panathinaikos has as an alternative Renaldo Balkman. The center from Puerto Rico ended the season in New York Knicks and is more feasible. EuroHoops.net

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Panathinaikos is considering the option of signing Renaldo Balkman Prasina Nea

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Niki Bakouli: Renaldo Balkman was offered to @paobcgr. Slim chances to sign Twitter

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