CJ Payawal Continues Career with Cebu Greats After TNT Tropang 5G Stint

CJ Payawal has moved into another chapter of his basketball career, joining the Cebu Greats after his stint with TNT Tropang 5G in the Philippine Basketball Association.

The move takes Payawal from the PBA back into the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League, where he has an opportunity to earn regular minutes and establish a role with Cebu.

From TNT Tropang 5G to Cebu Greats

Payawal was part of TNT Tropang 5G during the 2025–26 PBA season. The wing was among the players who later moved on from the club as TNT reshaped its roster.

His next stop is the Cebu Greats, giving him another chance to compete in the MPBL and continue developing his game in a different environment.

For Cebu, Payawal adds another option on the wing. His experience around a PBA organization should also help a team looking for depth as the MPBL season develops.

A New Opportunity in the MPBL

A move from the PBA to the MPBL can give players a different type of opportunity, particularly when it comes to playing time and finding a consistent role.

For Payawal, the Cebu move provides exactly that. Instead of waiting for limited minutes on a deeper PBA roster, he now has another platform to contribute and build momentum.

Cebu will be hoping that Payawal can provide energy on both ends of the floor while gradually becoming a dependable part of the rotation.

Payawal Adds to Cebu's Roster

The addition also reflects the movement of players between the PBA and MPBL. The two leagues have increasingly become part of the same broader professional basketball pathway in the Philippines, with players moving between teams in search of larger roles and new opportunities.

Payawal now joins that group. His time with TNT becomes another piece of his professional experience, while his stint with Cebu gives him the chance to write the next part of his career.

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