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

[IPC]

Almazans' Frame is not really for Low Post Playtyle imo. He have a Long and Thin frame.

He is really better as a versatile big who cuts, rolls, can occasionally hit outside shots, and Rebound/Rim Protect.

In order for him to be that versatile guy, especially on defense, MERALCO would need to get someone else, and someone bigger, to play center and guard the opposing team's center. Question is, who would that big be, aside from the import?

[thatweirdguy]

In order for him to be that versatile guy, especially on defense, MERALCO would need to get someone else, and someone bigger, to play center and guard the opposing team's center. Question is, who would that big be, aside from the import?

They can't get a C because of the height limit. And he plays his best at Center anyway where he can protect the rim like he did in Letran. I haven't watched the current him but didn't he suffered some major knee injuries? With his frame it might be better to keep him out of the paint.

[IPC]

They can't get a C because of the height limit. And he plays his best at Center anyway where he can protect the rim like he did in Letran. I haven't watched the current him but didn't he suffered some major knee injuries? With his frame it might be better to keep him out of the paint.

Which is why MERALCO has to hit on this draft. They really need to get another big. Their bigman corps is getting older. If I'm not mistaken, all their bigs are already over 30.

And the PBA has to remove the stupid height limit.

[IPC]

Somehow I understand Jakrawan's not so impressive stats in the T1 league since he's playing behind world imports playing the big men positions. That's the problem if you're an Asian import big man playing in leagues like the B-league or T1, SBL or P-league becoz yung mga world imports na hina hire nila are usually big men. I assume Jakrawan's opportunity to score is limited as it is the world imports who are given the lion share of opportunities.

Thats what I been saying. Adding more imports in PBA will limit opportunities of our big Man to develop real game skills and IQ. Including no limits on Fil for in roster. I don't have issue with limitless height but make it one import at a time like UAAP.

For me, this can be maximized if pba has unlimited filfor hiring. In the end, pba will recognize that not because you played in the states, you are automatically a good player. Also, it is high time that resident imports are allowed to play in the pba. One slot per team is allowed, with 1 year guaranteed contract.

Additionally, we can identify who are the homegrown locals who can go toe to toe with quality overseas based Fil foreigners.

The issue is teams in PBA wants to win to make sense of spending 200 million a year. With that mindset, they will hire all the filfors they can. But as we can see, some fil fors have the advantage in physical attribute and will still be chosen above same skill set pinoy. My worry on that is PBA will end up having more top players who are not Fiba eligble. Thats why I think we need that limit.

Alot of leagues around the world have their own player restriction except for NBA.

Also alot of players improve under CYG because he gives everybody a chance to play.

Agree with zairex on the limit. Although, I would like to qualify by saying that I'd like a FIBA-ineligible limit, instead of a blanket Fil-foreigner limit. That way, guys like Gabe, Kelly, Wright, Perez, Abueva, Tratter, Ryan Reyes, Marcio, and Greg won't count against the limit.

Domestic leagues are training grounds for potential national league players. We'll need to raise the level of competition, yes, but at the same time give opportunities to talented locals. Just remove the import height limit.

[mathematicianrcg]

Agree with zairex on the limit. Although, I would like to qualify by saying that I'd like a FIBA-ineligible limit, instead of a blanket Fil-foreigner limit. That way, guys like Gabe, Kelly, Wright, Perez, Abueva, Tratter, Ryan Reyes, Marcio, and Greg won't count against the limit.

Domestic leagues are training grounds for potential national league players. We'll need to raise the level of competition, yes, but at the same time give opportunities to talented locals. Just remove the import height limit.

Agree with this.

But this will rise some issues and complaints.

So basically, we are limiting the number of Fil Foreign Players who do not have a passport before they turned 16.

I think we can implement this. But what is the limit?

[IPC]

Agree with this.

But this will rise some issues and complaints.

So basically, we are limiting the number of Fil Foreign Players who do not have a passport before they turned 16.

I think we can implement this. But what is the limit?

Not just the before 16 group, but also those Fil-foreigners who were born here.

As for the limit, I think it should be 7 FIBA-ineligibles, including the import.

[hmbopbaduwap]

Shaw signs with Ginebra's 3x3 team

https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/m...220104-fbfirst

Sources also said that Shaw is now heading to Ginebra to play for the Gin Kings' 3x3 team with the goal of eventually advancing to the 5x5 team where the 36-year old Fil-foreigner hopes to reestablish his career.

[Rodbi]

Agree with this.

But this will rise some issues and complaints.

So basically, we are limiting the number of Fil Foreign Players who do not have a passport before they turned 16.

I think we can implement this. But what is the limit?

If I'm one of the PBA board members, I'd suggest to limit the FIBA ineligibles (the likes of CStand, Pringle, Ross, Mikey Williams, and other Fil-fors/overseas-developed Pinoys) quota to just 3/organization, just to satisfy those dissenting. But I'd also suggest for them to be considered as locals, provided they have stayed in the country and continued to play in any of the Philippine leagues (amateurs, minors, PBA) for more than 10 or 15 years and pass a cultural exam for assimilation of some sort. I think that's enough of a requirement to satisfy those with nationalistic views.

[hmbopbaduwap]

https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/g...220105-fbfirst

SPIN.ph learned the 32-year-old Fil-German already came to terms with the Kings for a new contract that is good for three years.

Barangay Ginebra management has been mum about the signing, but a team insider did confirm both parties already shook hands and began moving forward.

[IPC]

https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/g...220105-fbfirst

SPIN.ph learned the 32-year-old Fil-German already came to terms with the Kings for a new contract that is good for three years.

Barangay Ginebra management has been mum about the signing, but a team insider did confirm both parties already shook hands and began moving forward.

At least Ginebra has insurance in case Japeth leaves for Japan.

[hmbopbaduwap]

At least Ginebra has insurance in case Japeth leaves for Japan.

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Terms of the agreement were not disclosed, but sources said the deal is valued in the neighborhood of what June Mar Fajardo, the highest-paid player in the PBA, is getting from San Miguel Beer, the sister team of the Gin Kings.

Ginebra is set to make the formal announcement in the coming days.

One of the most talented bigs in the PBA, the 6-foot-9, 235-pound Aguilar was the object of at least four Japan B League teams' obsession in recent months, attempting to lure him with deals as rich as $40,000 a month.

The Gilas Pilipinas high-flyer's previous contract with Ginebra expired at the end of the year, but Aguilar ultimately decided that there is no place like home.

By re-signing Aguilar, Ginebra management has locked up the three players most coveted by B.League teams - Aguilar, Christian Standhardinger, and Scottie Thompson - to lucrative long-term deals.

[IPC]

Per CStan, he has no chance to be considered as an Asian import in the B.League from the get go. Under the definition of Asian imports, players that are eligible to play as locals in FIBA are allowed. CStan is a naturalized player.

Per Japeth, his wife is pregnant.

Per Scottie, he is just beginning his marital life.

So its final. Japhet, CStand and Iskati, are now staying and are locked-in by long hair ( multi-million contracts) Salary cap be damned.

And now Ginebra keep their bigman depth chart for the next 3 years. At least they can keep looking for LA's successor (which I think should be Scottie or Salado), and probably another wing.

[IPC]

Or via trade and via free agency... TNT found Dave Marcelo from free agency and did wonders from them.. There are some bigs in free agency that Meralco can get... It's how to use them properly... They can also trade some of their assets in trades...

FA centers are who, Rabeh Al-Hussaini, Seraj Elmejrab, Jason Ballesteros, Ken Holmqvist? Well, they could use some bigman depth, and maybe try developing Elmejrab and Holmqvist.

As for trade, MERALCO could go for Greg Slaughter if they want. It's just a matter of who to give up.

They just need something to relieve Almazan or even push him to 4.

[ja.he]

FA centers are who, Rabeh Al-Hussaini, Seraj Elmejrab, Jason Ballesteros, Ken Holmqvist? Well, they could use some bigman depth, and maybe try developing Elmejrab and Holmqvist.

As for trade, MERALCO could go for Greg Slaughter if they want. It's just a matter of who to give up.

They just need something to relieve Almazan or even push him to 4.

Seraj Elmejrab will fit more to TNT while Ken Holmqvist to MERALCO. Seraj can be the 6'6-6'7 version of Dave Marcelo while 6'8 Holmqvist may be the better reliever for Almazan.

[IPC]

Seraj Elmejrab will fit more to TNT while Ken Holmqvist to MERALCO. Seraj can be the 6'6-6'7 version of Dave Marcelo while 6'8 Holmqvist may be the better reliever for Almazan.

Chot has developed Erram to play both 4 and 5. Maybe he could do the same for Seraj? What's nice about TNT's roster is that all of their bigs can play the 4.

Yeah, Holmqvist may be a better reliever for Almazan. He might even form a twin tower combo with him. Almazan really should be playing more 4 at this point, like he did at times with RoS, to lessen the strain of banging inside.