Philippine PBA Trades, Releases, Sign-ups, Rumours (vol. III)

[MR. FAST2]

Two players might end up returning
to their respective homes.
There are rumors buzzing that a
LITERALLY EXPLOSIVE PLAYER is
returning home. For it to happen, that
team had to let go of their JAPANESE HERO. The JAPANESE HERO will join
HIGH-FLYING TIGER, who
coincidentally might return to his own
home too.
The HIGH-FLYING TIGER's current team
might end up with this UNDERRATED POWER FORWARD from the team
where the TIGER will end up again.
The UNDERRATED POWER FORWARD
bears the same surname as a star of
the Knickerbockers.

 

[neo2]

Two players might end up returning
to their respective homes.
There are rumors buzzing that a
LITERALLY EXPLOSIVE PLAYER is
returning home. For it to happen, that
team had to let go of their JAPANESE HERO. The JAPANESE HERO will join
HIGH-FLYING TIGER, who
coincidentally might return to his own
home too.
The HIGH-FLYING TIGER's current team
might end up with this UNDERRATED POWER FORWARD from the team
where the TIGER will end up again.
The UNDERRATED POWER FORWARD
bears the same surname as a star of
the Knickerbockers.

explosive player - danny seigle?
japanese hero - joseph yeo?
high-flying tiger - cyrus baguio?
underrated pf - sean anthony?

so basically two trades: (1) barako to petron (seigle- yeo) and (2) barako to alaska (anthony - baguio)???

is my guess is correct, it makes sense for the aces since abueva should learn to play as SG and not PF or even SF because of his size. and with custodio also on tow, skyrus should go then anthony and espinas will share the pf spot with baracael and dela cruz at sf...for barako, it also makes sense since they are loaded at the frontcourt but relatively weak at the backcourt...petron? avoiding karma by reacquiring a loyal soldier...

 

[Big Ticket2]

wishing the best for erik hoping he could regain his deadly form... maybe or it could we'll just wait this coming season..

What if menk suddenly found his fountain of youth (though its a very slim chance), how would ginebra react to that? Hehe

 

[reamily2]

IF ERIK IS SIGNING WITH GINEBRA...then that only leaves taulava..... wow imagine taulava in china ..it's a nice move but i hope he still plays in the pba as he can still dominate the league because of his conditioning and also because of lack on quality local centers..

So Foshan Daddy Douthit's former team interested in Asi quite possible as bottom placed teams in CBA gets additional slots for Asian imports. Asi is no stranger to Chinese fans

 

[lovejones2]

What if menk suddenly found his fountain of youth (though its a very slim chance), how would ginebra react to that? Hehe

ginebra would probably trade him (along with another player) to a team that would get the no.1 draft pick in next year's draft

 

[epic_dream2]

ginebra would probably trade him (along with another player) to a team that would get the no.1 draft pick in next year's draft

and again, are they targeting slaughter? i believe that there's no way in hell that Greggyboy will be drafted by any team aside from TNT.

 

[Huwebes2]

actually you can judge a person by the comments they make.

as what Matthew 15:18 says: "But the things that come out of the mouth come from the heart, and these make a man 'unclean.'"

it implies "What you say is what you are"..

i know your a 2009 member here and before i was member of a forum maybe 2005 in some other website you don't really believe me if i say to you that when people type into their keyboards it's the exact opposite of their personality as forum can only extract their hidden person if you know what i mean..but heck lighten up as durden says..this forum needs some fun sometimes... if you don't want other peoples opinions you can just quit the forum right... because everybody has their own opinions you can not tell every people what they should reply, comment etc. you just have to read and listen to them,, this is a large world where we face different personalities and people so just expect the unexpected.. just like in basketball... as they say the ball is round. like the earth and this forum.. peace yo!

 

[paulezra2]

yup. he's also the father of Mutya ng Pilipinas-Asia Pacific 2010 Ashley McGarry who was our country's representative to the Miss Intercontinental 2010.

Nice one sir nardy, he also played for magnolia in the PABL! I miss those huge electric fan at Rizal memorial!

 

[digitalsuperman2]

i know your a 2009 member here and before i was member of a forum maybe 2005 in some other website you don't really believe me if i say to you that when people type into their keyboards it's the exact opposite of their personality as forum can only extract their hidden person if you know what i mean..but heck lighten up as durden says..this forum needs some fun sometimes... if you don't want other peoples opinions you can just quit the forum right... because everybody has their own opinions you can not tell every people what they should reply, comment etc. you just have to read and listen to them,, this is a large world where we face different personalities and people so just expect the unexpected.. just like in basketball... as they say the ball is round. like the earth and this forum.. peace yo!

nope. i believe you are what you say. doesn't matter if its on keyboard or not.did I ever tell you what you should reply or comment? refresh my memory. can't recall any.

 

[Huwebes2]

nope. i believe you are what you say. doesn't matter if its on keyboard or not.did I ever tell you what you should reply or comment? refresh my memory. can't recall any.

can't recall but i hope you DID what i said..you guys are too serious..well lets just get back to the main topic... instead of hijacking the thread..

 

[capitantiago2]

Digitalsuperman and Thursday, enough of that. You're already off topic.

 

[Huwebes2]

Digitalsuperman and Thursday, enough of that. You're already off topic.

sorry kap! legts get to the main topic!

 

[digitalsuperman2]

can't recall but i hope you DID what i said..you guys are too serious..well lets just get back to the main topic... instead of hijacking the thread..

you can't because i didn't. good grief.

 

[Huwebes2]

you can't because i didn't. good grief.

i just read the rules.... and you know what i have to say??this sounds funny but... WHATEVER!!

told you to get back on the main topic LOL you're too serious about this thing.. i hope you can sleep well LOL..but getting back on basketball..i heard a lot of rumors today trades coming in the next few days....

 

[nardy2]

http://www.spin.ph/sports/basketball/news/china-and-abl-beckon-as-taulava-weighs-new-meralco-offer-

China and ABL clubs beckon as Asi weighs new Meralco offer
By Richard Dy
September 04, 2012, 03:20 pm

A CLUB in the Chinese league and another Asean Basketball League squad have expressed interest in hiring Asi Taulava, widening the options of the free agent man-mountain as he weighs a new deal offered by Meralco.

Taulava's mother team Meralco has junked a previous one-year offer in favor of a better two-year deal for the 6-9 slotman, who his agent said is being eyed by at least three ABL squads as well as by Foshan Long in the professional Chinese Basketball Association.

PBA team Barako had also been mentioned as one of Taulava’s next possible destinations.

Taulava’s agent Sheryl Reyes told Spin.ph that her ward is weighing the best possible option that would be favorable for his family, especially since his wife Anna May is pregnant with their fourth child.

“Asi is currently consulting with his wife regarding the many offers he is receiving. Recently, we received a call from Foshan Long, a CBA team which is interested in giving him a two-year contract to play in China. That’s one option Asi is considering though it would entail a relocation for him and his family,” Reyes said.

The Foshan Lions are one of 17 teams participating in the tough CBA league, where the best players from China play along with American imports.

Reyes refused to divulge the three ABL teams interested in availing of the 39-year-old Fil-Tongan’s services.

Meantime, Meralco Bolts new team manager Butch Antonio said their two-year offer to the 14-year league veteran also comes with other perks.

"Initially, we offered Asi a one-year deal. But later on, we came to the decision of giving him a two-years contract extension instead. Asi asked us to give him some time to think about it and talk about it also with his wife, and we respect him for that,” Antonio told Spin.ph.

Antonio said team management is even willing to help Taulava plan for his post-basketball career, adding the Fil-Tongan may eventually become part of one the businesses that involve Meralco owner Manny Pangilinan.

“Of course, our group has a lot to offer to Asi. In fact, what he did recently in the charity game to help flood victims reveals a certain aspect of Asi. And we hope he would consider what we would offer him,” added Antonio, who also serves as the project director of the MVP Sports Foundation.

Taulava, who broke into the PBA as a direct-hire Fil-foreign player for Mobiline (now Talk ’N Text), averaged 10.8 points and 10.1 rebounds in the recent Governors Cup where he helped the Bolts to a semifinal appearance.

The many-time national player won the MVP award in 2003.

Follow the writer on Twitter: @richava

 

[startupsold2]

Taualava signed

Taualava signed

http://www.spin.ph/sports/basketball/news/china-and-abl-beckon-as-taulava-weighs-new-meralco-offer-

China and ABL clubs beckon as Asi weighs new Meralco offer
By Richard Dy
September 04, 2012, 03:20 pm

A CLUB in the Chinese league and another Asean Basketball League squad have expressed interest in hiring Asi Taulava, widening the options of the free agent man-mountain as he weighs a new deal offered by Meralco.

Taulava's mother team Meralco has junked a previous one-year offer in favor of a better two-year deal for the 6-9 slotman, who his agent said is being eyed by at least three ABL squads as well as by Foshan Long in the professional Chinese Basketball Association.

PBA team Barako had also been mentioned as one of Taulava’s next possible destinations.

Taulava’s agent Sheryl Reyes told Spin.ph that her ward is weighing the best possible option that would be favorable for his family, especially since his wife Anna May is pregnant with their fourth child.

“Asi is currently consulting with his wife regarding the many offers he is receiving. Recently, we received a call from Foshan Long, a CBA team which is interested in giving him a two-year contract to play in China. That’s one option Asi is considering though it would entail a relocation for him and his family,” Reyes said.

The Foshan Lions are one of 17 teams participating in the tough CBA league, where the best players from China play along with American imports.

Reyes refused to divulge the three ABL teams interested in availing of the 39-year-old Fil-Tongan’s services.

Meantime, Meralco Bolts new team manager Butch Antonio said their two-year offer to the 14-year league veteran also comes with other perks.

"Initially, we offered Asi a one-year deal. But later on, we came to the decision of giving him a two-years contract extension instead. Asi asked us to give him some time to think about it and talk about it also with his wife, and we respect him for that,” Antonio told Spin.ph.

Antonio said team management is even willing to help Taulava plan for his post-basketball career, adding the Fil-Tongan may eventually become part of one the businesses that involve Meralco owner Manny Pangilinan.

“Of course, our group has a lot to offer to Asi. In fact, what he did recently in the charity game to help flood victims reveals a certain aspect of Asi. And we hope he would consider what we would offer him,” added Antonio, who also serves as the project director of the MVP Sports Foundation.

Taulava, who broke into the PBA as a direct-hire Fil-foreign player for Mobiline (now Talk ’N Text), averaged 10.8 points and 10.1 rebounds in the recent Governors Cup where he helped the Bolts to a semifinal appearance.

The many-time national player won the MVP award in 2003.

Follow the writer on Twitter: @richava

It's a no brainer, Asi should stay with the PLDT group and be employed when he retires. I've read from some website that Abbas and Daghles are getting about $15,000-$20,000/month from the CBA. Taulava should look after his career beyond basketball which MVP group can provide- Just like Gabby Cui former tnt player who now holds a corporate job in PLDT RC.

 

[mackkoolit2]

What Asi can do now is earn $$$ in CBA and then apply for a job later when he resigns playing basketball to PLDT group. That would be a wise move for him.

 

[startupsold2]

What Asi can do now is earn $$$ in CBA and then apply for a job later when he resigns playing basketball to PLDT group. That would be a wise move for him.

highly doubt it! If your an employer and your employee left you for another job (high-paying) would you still hire him after rejecting your offer?

 

[mackkoolit2]

i think Asi's reason is valid enough to leave. maybe he is thinking that his previous employer doesn't need him anymore that is why the first offer didn't came when he sought for it.

 

[killmebusy2]

highly doubt it! If your an employer and your employee left you for another job (high-paying) would you still hire him after rejecting your offer?

$20k a month is roughly 900k pesos...more than twice the max salary of the pba and probably more than 4 times what meralco is offering him. it would be foolish for him if he doesn't already have investments, savings and businesses set up for his retirement. heck a couple condos for rent, 4 apartments and a mini stop outlet would net him 100k a month...plus he should have bought insurance investments and/or placed in trust or equity funds...those things he should already have in place since he probably earned so much during his more than a decade stay in the pba. that is if they continue their stay here in the country. they might opt to go back to the states though and continue with a normal life, with a normal job there like what some pba players have done.