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

[PaulLee3]

^kameron vales

[Sikatrix]

PBA pay is decent but depends on your skillset. Certain FilAms that failed here are working in Target for example. But if you can make a good non working class salary, then its probably better to stay in a first world country. Heck even the likes of Chris Tiu or Jett Manuel had better options then the PBA. It really depends on your options.

[PaulLee3]

Hopefully the Ayala Corporation buy the Magnolia/Purefoods franchise again.

[live_evil]

PBA pay is decent but depends on your skillset. Certain FilAms that failed here are working in Target for example. But if you can make a good non working class salary, then its probably better to stay in a first world country. Heck even the likes of Chris Tiu or Jett Manuel had better options then the PBA. It really depends on your options.

Chris Tiu is a bad example since he can own a PBA team with what he has.

[Supremo30]

PBA Eligibility

I think the PBA should consider these FSAs as locals, just have them take the Fil-foreigner slots. Can help teams solve many of their big man problems, whether starter or backup. Although I think expansion should come first.

For me, it's time for the PBA to revisit its player eligibility rule.

It's time for the PBA, to lower the rookie draft age requirements to 18 years old. And scratch the 2-year high school rule.

Yes, teams will pass some teenager on the draft or not even crack a spot on the main lineup, but for me, it's also an opportunity for PBA to improve their developmental league so that this kid will improve and getting paid at the same time.

And aside from that, they need to capitalize on that influx of FOREIGN STUDENT-ATHLETES, like having a rule that the bottom 6 teams can directly hire an FSA as local with the requirement that they have at least resided here a minimum of 3 years and will be treated as a local in terms of salary and status.

[IPC]

For me, it's time for the PBA to revisit its player eligibility rule.

It's time for the PBA, to lower the rookie draft age requirements to 18 years old. And scratch the 2-year high school rule.

Yes, teams will pass some teenager on the draft or not even crack a spot on the main lineup, but for me, it's also an opportunity for PBA to improve their developmental league so that this kid will improve and getting paid at the same time.

And aside from that, they need to capitalize on that influx of FOREIGN STUDENT-ATHLETES, like having a rule that the bottom 6 teams can directly hire an FSA as local with the requirement that they have at least resided here a minimum of 3 years and will be treated as a local in terms of salary and status.

In addition, the Fil-foreigner limit should be changed to the FIBA-ineligible limit. I get that many Fil-fors are FIBA-ineligible, but we should not include the eligibles. Put the FSAs, naturalized players, and imports within that limit.

Hopefully, as soon as next season, naturalized players become locals, and imports who have played in the PBA for at least 3 conferences become full-time players.

[IPC]

Another trade: https://tbti.me/s22ijy

NorthPort receives: Joshua Munzon, Javi GDL
TerraFirma receives: Kevin Ferrer, Jesper Ayaay, 2023 2nd rounder, 2025 2nd rounder

To whom will Munzon go is the next question.

[thatweirdguy]

Another trade: https://tbti.me/s22ijy

NorthPort receives: Joshua Munzon, Javi GDL
TerraFirma receives: Kevin Ferrer, Jesper Ayaay, 2023 2nd rounder, 2025 2nd rounder

To whom will Munzon go is the next question.

Both will probably go to SMB. They need wings

[IPC]

Both will probably go to SMB. They need wings

Methinks Mags first. They need a scoring option in Munzon moreso than SMB.

SMB do need tall wings and tweeners, but of the Navarro and Malonzo type, who can be dynamic for them on defense. Sila na lang naiiwan sa tall defensive wings and tweeners, e.

Note on Navarro: I'd still wish for Navarro to play overseas once he recovers.

[Rodbi]

Both will probably go to SMB. They need wings

Methinks Mags first. They need a scoring option in Munzon moreso than SMB.

SMB do need tall wings and tweeners, but of the Navarro and Malonzo type, who can be dynamic for them on defense. Sila na lang naiiwan sa tall defensive wings and tweeners, e.

Note on Navarro: I'd still wish for Navarro to play overseas once he recovers.

Kevin Ferrer will do for now. Just gotta lose those excess poundage to improve mobility and he'd be a decent wing/stretch four for SMB.

[IPC]

Another trade: https://tbti.me/s22ijy

NorthPort receives: Joshua Munzon, Javi GDL
TerraFirma receives: Kevin Ferrer, Jesper Ayaay, 2023 2nd rounder, 2025 2nd rounder

To whom will Munzon go is the next question.

On another note, I think Javi and Munzon will thrive and develop well with NorthPort. Thank their lucky stars that they got out of the cesspool that is TerraFirma.

[Money]

Both will probably go to SMB. They need wings

I think so too. Munzon was really vocal about teaming up with CJ again after their 3x3 stint before CJ was traded to the Beermen.

Just a thought. Common denominator / theme talaga ng mga so called "farm teams" ang may problem ang player sa management no kaya sila nagtrade? This was the reason why Munzon was let go daw. Eh ganyan din reason why Malonzo was let go by NP as he and Pido weren't in good terms daw.

Trying to make a good PR move for the team and dinadamay pa yung player?

[JOI2dWorld]

if i am Magnolia or SMB i'll be targeting Tolentino he is way better than these guys, may not be as athletic as Munzon, but Arvin is deadshot from the outside and he improved a lot in defense, though his laterals are still has a lot to improve with,

[IPC]

Tab is right ,
In a recent speech, talking to Fil Foreigners (in Australia), I know your dream is to go to US colleges and make the NBA, but if you have Filipino lineage and have a desire to pursue playing professional basketball, the ideal realistic pathway is through a Philippine college, then get a professional contract in an Asian league based on your Filipino lineage, (He's right , that the best realistic pathway for Filipinos, and it's financially rewarding.
As strange as it may seem, opening the doors for Filipinos to Asian leagues may actually be Tab's greatest legacy he's given to Philippine basketball (I'm serious), the irony is Tab may have lost his Gilas job because of this legacy he's pursued.

Make no mistake about it, Ballungay, Amos , Koon, Dwight didn't simply decide to go to the Philippines for Ateneo alone , they wanted to pursue a professional career in basketball. (Which is unrealistic for them in the US )

it just has a short term hit on the PBA. outside of that, we will see a better PH basketball after, probably, a decade. once PBA adjust itself to this reality. even if I dont watch the PBA, i am confident they will weather this and somehow make it work for the league. they just like the lime light.

PBA will never run out of players.. lots of them.. we all want PBA to make some changes.. but.. it might be a pipe dream

The fact that the top prospects are opting to go overseas first may force the PBA to change its approach. Make do with what playets they have and will have, and then try to market them. Plus, the FIBA-ineligible Fil-foreigners will look to the PBA first.

[hmbopbaduwap]

Topex part ways with Phoenix