Deonte Burton joins NLEX Road Warriors for PBA season 50 in October
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 2:55 PM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026
Deonte Burton will play for the NLEX Road Warriors in the upcoming PBA season 50 Governors’ Cup, resuming in October. The announcement was made following the Road Warriors' loss to Converge FiberXers. Head coach Jimmy Alapag expressed excitement about Burton's addition. Burton previously played at Iowa State and has had stints in the NBA and overseas.
- •Burton played for Iowa State from 2015 to 2017.
- •NLEX Road Warriors made the announcement on August 14, 2026.
- •Team lost 112-110 to Converge FiberXers in their last game.
- •Alapag previously coached Burton in the Sacramento Kings organization.
- •Burton has experience in the NBA, Puerto Rico, and South Korea.
- 2:55 PMYahoo Sports — Deonte Burton to join NLEX Road Warriors in October
"Former Iowa State men’s basketball player Deonte Burton, who played for the Cyclones from 2015 to 2017, will play for NLEX Road Warriors when the PBA season 50 Governors’ Cup resumes in October. The team made the announcement Friday, following a 112-110 loss to Converge FiberXers. Road Warriors head coach Jimmy Alapag is “very excited” […]
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