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

[KevinDurant]

Getting another PG does not make sense. They should have gotten Maliksi instead if the purpose of the trade was to supplant Caguioa's contributions in points

[Cryotek]

Getting another PG does not make sense. They should have gotten Maliksi instead if the purpose of the trade was to supplant Caguioa's contributions in points

What's new! Ginebra really likes to have a surplus of PGs on their team.

[all_about]

the timing of Urbiztondo's trade to Ginebra is perfect. It is what they exactly needed. Remember there is no Caguioa for playoffs, Labagala is not a 2 guard although he has proved to be an able back up for Tenorio. Lastly, Jensen was a bench warmer never got the ample playing time as a Ginebra player.
Good trade for both teams. Now Jensen can start all over again with a new team and show what he can do. Urbiztondo has experience tuck under his belt. A good fit for the uptempo Ginebra San Miguel.

[balbi]

the timing of Urbiztondo's trade to Ginebra is perfect. It is what they exactly needed. Remember there is no Caguioa for playoffs, Labagala is not a 2 guard although he has proved to be an able back up for Tenorio. Lastly, Jensen was a bench warmer never got the ample playing time as a Ginebra player.
Good trade for both teams. Now Jensen can start all over again with a new team and show what he can do. Urbiztondo has experience tuck under his belt. A good fit for the uptempo Ginebra San Miguel.

I can feel the role of urbiztondo would be the same with the role of jarencio during the 90's ginebra. Urbiztondo now has to learn how he'll fit in al francis chua's system but i think it wont be a problem..

[SG 3000]

Getting another PG does not make sense. They should have gotten Maliksi instead if the purpose of the trade was to supplant Caguioa's contributions in points

Urbiztondo was obtained because Ginebra needs a shooter. It does not matter (for now) what position he plays. Maliksi already played for them and he was not a fit.

If Caguioa misses the QF, we'll see Josh play more SG than PG. Since Caguioa got injured, they have been playing Ellis, Tenorio, and Helterbrand in that position. Having Urbiztondo at SG actually makes more sense, scoring and shooting wise. LA should stick being the PG, Labagala should be 3rd in the PG rotation, and Helterbrand should be 3rd at the SG rotation (and should retire at the end of the season if he continues to fade). Even when Mark returns, Urbiztondo should be the team's backup at the SG and PG positions. When Dylan returns, Urbiztondo can play full-time as LA's backup at PG.

[SG 3000]

And Jensen is only around 6'2. He's a small forward. Intal so far has been a disappointment and Anthony is more comfortable playing PF. Jensen can fit nicely as an SF for the Bulls. But they need a more marquee player if they want to crush the QF next conference.

[all_about]

And Jensen is only around 6'2. He's a small forward. Intal so far has been a disappointment and Anthony is more comfortable playing PF. Jensen can fit nicely as an SF for the Bulls. But they need a more marquee player if they want to crush the QF next conference.

Jensen is between 6'3 to 6'4 in height. He is definitely and upgrade for Barako which is in dire need of a young, youthful and exuberant player. At best Jensen is like a Rip Hamilton type of a player.

[SG 3000]

Jensen is between 6'3 to 6'4 in height. He is definitely and upgrade for Barako which is in dire need of a young, youthful and exuberant player. At best Jensen is like a Rip Hamilton type of a player.

I doubt it. At most 6'3. He looks smaller than Hatfield and Ellis. He is listed as 6'4 in the US so that means 1 or 2 inches of padded ht.

He does not have a consistent mid-range game yet. I mean he has not shown it yet in the pba.

[balbi]

Jensen is between 6'3 to 6'4 in height. He is definitely and upgrade for Barako which is in dire need of a young, youthful and exuberant player. At best Jensen is like a Rip Hamilton type of a player.

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i'm not sure how did you compare jensen from hamilton. jensen is quite slow in his position and does not have a deadly mid-range shot. i would like to compare his style with that of a younger will antonio.

[all_about]

I doubt it. At most 6'3. He looks smaller than Hatfield and Ellis. He is listed as 6'4 in the US so that means 1 or 2 inches of padded ht.

He does not have a consistent mid-range game yet. I mean he has not shown it yet in the pba.

I'm not exaggerating his height but pre draft measurement he is 6'4 1/4 without shoes. His trade to Barako makes good for his career and could be an improved version of him.

[Cryotek]

Barako should get rid of Intal right now...send him to TNT or Meralco even for just future draft picks!

[balbi]

I'm not exaggerating his height but pre draft measurement he is 6'4 1/4 without shoes. His trade to Barako makes good for his career and could be an improved version of him.

improved version of?
i doubt he'll be given big minutes in barako. he'll play behind the likes of maliksi, intal, anthony, and macapagal. plus the next batch of imports will have a height limitation, maybe same height or position with jensen. well, it's just my opinion and i still hope he proves me wrong and he'll be developed under toroman.

[balbi]

Barako should get rid of Intal right now...send him to TNT or Meralco even for just future draft picks!

dillinger or aban+draft pick for intal?

[Silent Killer]

dillinger or aban+draft pick for intal?

nah... TNT is wise enough not to get intal and tnt will be dumb if they give up dillinger to barako. Plus barako bull is a semi sister team of original evil empire.

[yapster]

nah... TNT is wise enough not to get intal and tnt will be dumb if they give up dillinger to barako. Plus barako bull is a semi sister team of original evil empire.

"Evil sister" is obviously sending players to Barako because coach Rajko can make them better. I am sure that Maliksi who improved the most will soon be back to SM. Even Siegle who looked pathetic last year achieved pretty good shape. Meaning, Barako will not be able to make a good team. Look what they did now, not saying that Urbiztondo is perfect, good that he is traded, but instead of him they got one more PF player(Jensen), that they are loaded with already, plus a bench guy.