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John Franklin Kennedy Caacbay

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ILAGAN, Isabela — Jamie Malonzo said he is eager to continue his journey in Japan after his contract was terminated by the Kyoto Hannaryz.Malonzo, after just five games, has mutually parted ways with the Japan B.League squad on Friday.In an Instagram Story, the 6-foot-7 high-flyer shared that he&#x27;s ready to be with another team in the Land of the Rising Sun, as Kyoto has been bolstering its front court.<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1760757846772565176214_18537466978010490_2916379162870416515_n (1).jpg" style="width:300px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-fil"/>Photo from Jamie Malonzo/Instagram</div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/basketball/2025/7/31/pba-while-disappointed-cone-says-ginebra-won-t-stop-malonzo-from-pursuing-japan-stint-2038">READ: PBA: While disappointed, Cone says Ginebra won&#x27;t stop Malonzo from pursuing Japan stint</a></div>&quot;After discussions with Kyoto, we&#x27;ve mutually agreed to part ways,&quot; he said. &quot;The team&#x27;s been dealing with injuries and wants to strengthen their front court.&quot;&quot;I&#x27;m 100% healthy and ready to continue the season. I&#x27;m in talks with other teams and excited to continue my journey here in Japan,&quot; he went on.Despite his short stint with the team, Malonzo thanked Kyoto and his now former teammates, as well as the people who reached out after hearing the news.<div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/basketball/2025/10/17/basketball-jamie-malonzo-kyoto-hannaryz-part-ways-after-just-5-games-1727">READ: Basketball: Jamie Malonzo, Kyoto Hannaryz part ways after just 5 games </a></div>&quot;I&#x27;m grateful for my time in Kyoto, and thankful to the organization, teammates, coaches and amazing fans for all the support,&quot; Malonzo expressed.&quot;To everyone asking about the news — thank you for all the messages and concern, I really appreciate it,&quot; he added.Malonzo, in a Kyoto uniform, produced averages of 1.2 points and 1.0 rebounds in a limited 6.2 minutes of play.

"I'm 100% healthy and ready to continue the season. I'm in talks with other teams and excited to continue my journey here in Japan," said Jamie Malonzo.

"I'm 100% healthy and ready to continue the season. I'm in talks with other teams and excited to continue my journey here in Japan," said Jamie Malonzo.

Jamie Malonzo says in talks with other B.League teams, 'excited to continue journey in Japan'

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Jamie Malonzo says in talks with other B.League teams, 'excited to continue journey in Japan'

Kennedy Caacbay,

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Published Oct 18, 2025 12:18 PM PHT

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