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

[Rodbi]

I think it's time for the PBA to have a one-season format for good. Kahit mas maraming playoff games, wala na masyado nanonood except if Ginebra is playing.

As to imports, I personally think that the whole season should be import-laden, without a height limit. However, like I'd said, the All-Filipino tournament is still considered by the PBA (and plenty of fans) to be the crown jewel of the season, so that will be a hindrance to a full season with imports. These guys will need a lot of convincing.

And for the nth time, they should schedule it from October to July. Kaya nahihirapan ang mga PBA teams na makakuha ng mga "fresh" at high-quality imports eh, lagi silang nauunahan ng halos lahat ng pro-leagues sa mundo adherent to the Oct-to-June season calendar. Kung makakuha man ng mga high quality during the months of June to September, those imports are already tired na for the year and are no longer in tip-top shape. It may not show on how they perform when playing in the PBA, but if you imagine them being well-rested on their supposed off-season months, they probably can give their respective teams more quality play.

[IPC]

And for the nth time, they should schedule it from October to July. Kaya nahihirapan ang mga PBA teams na makakuha ng mga "fresh" at high-quality imports eh, lagi silang nauunahan ng halos lahat ng pro-leagues sa mundo adherent to the Oct-to-June season calendar. Kung makakuha man ng mga high quality during the months of June to September, those imports are already tired na for the year and are no longer in tip-top shape. It may not show on how they perform when playing in the PBA, but if you imagine them being well-rested on their supposed off-season months, they probably can give their respective teams more quality play.

Plus, the break's in line with the FIBA season. Willing PBA players would have more time to train and practice with Gilas. I only hope the mother teams are willing too.

[Rodbi]

Plus, the break's in line with the FIBA season. Willing PBA players would have more time to train and practice with Gilas. I only hope the mother teams are willing too.

Yes bro, that too. Instead of personal workouts, they'll be indoctrinated to a more disciplined system of play and learn more about the ways of international ball. Kung mapili sila sa final 12, that's great. If not, at least there's a semblance of professional growth na dapat pa nga ikatuwa ng mga handlers at mother teams ng mga chosen PBA players eh if ever that happens.

[dubidub]

If their reason are more expensive than smaller imports, Why not hire European or even Asian big import.. For example, Haddadi, Sakakini, Jonathan Galloway or even KSA big man Al-Suwailem.. those imports are cheaper than American imports but can give a big impact in a team.. In CBA, Haddadi sometimes put by his CBA team as world import, bukod sa magaling na, mura pa presyo.. PBA has to be creative.. di lang American imports ang options.. There are so many options that they should do.. That 6'5 height limit is non-sense..

Really hope they bring back the Asian import rule.

[Rodbi]

Last time we saw a quality imports was Terrence Jones vs Chris McCollugh... It levels up the quality of the game here and for the league.. Many fans watched it even w/o Ginebra fans because that was high quality showdown of imports.. Even the "great" Brownlee can't stood a chance against those two..Sayang nga if PBA allowed Andray Blatche to play that time eh it will raise the standards more.. imagine Jones vs Blatche in the PBA? Filipino fans are now smart.. People love watching high quality players, It worth watching naman talaga.. Kaysa naman panay AFC or a 6'5 height limit..

Yes, that 2019 season's Commissioner's Cup. I agree, it set the bar too high in terms of import selection. Too bad the pandemic happened and we're deprived of watching super imports in the league for almost 2 years now. We would also have seen the effects of Coach Tab's tactical immaturity comment, if it would have affected changes in the local coaching scene.

[IPC]

hope so.. too outdated

https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/c...-a793-20211004

And that rule should only be limited to FIBA-ineligibles. The likes of Greg, Kelly Williams, Matthew Wright shouldn't count towards the limit.

[digitalsuperman]

And that rule should only be limited to FIBA-ineligibles. The likes of Greg, Kelly Williams, Matthew Wright shouldn't count towards the limit.

this! there should be no limit for fiba eligible fil-fors or just consider any player who got ph passport before 16 as local.

[IPC]

https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/t...ext-gen/221544

Anyone who knows who the new one is?

Hope its either Bolick or CJ Perez but I doubt it. Maybe its Justin Baltazar?

Cstand ata yan boss....

I would still be happy if its CStand if only to weaken Ginebra's super souped up line up. Ginebra may have struggled big time in this current conference but I think as time progress, CStand would be able to assimilate himself with Tim Cone's system & be start to be much more effective/efficient playing for Ginebra - sonething which I don't want to happen so I'd rather want to see CStand go to Japan.

Works for me too. As much as I wanna see Ginebra win, I also wanna see them develop players instead of relying on trades for stars. If CStand leaves, that's a new opportunity for Prince Caperal and Ken Holmqvist, both of whom I wanna see on bigger roles.

Cone has to play his youngsters to see some continuity, or at the very least develop them into trade assets for future picks.

[IPC]

technically, Kiefer is on loan to Shiga? (that wasn't communicated by PH media at all) dont ever come back to PBA haha

Nevermind the lifetime ban. Hahahahahaha.

Mukhang patok naman sa mga Hapon si Kiefer. Hahaha

If that's true, take the ban as long as the Japanese like you; spend your entire career abroad, you can play anywhere. Hahahahahahahaha.

But, the PBA, well, right now, their standards are good for a retirement league for our best players. Thing is, they don't want to be a retirement league.

If PBA doesn't mend its ways, it will be reduced to a retirement league sooner than arrogant PBA people expect. And better that way.

I also hope the PBA turns into a retirement league for the time being, as competition elsewhere (especially the imports) will help our players grow.

Still, I hope that someday there will be a premier Asian basketball league here in the Philippines, whether it's the PBA or some other league.

[Silent Killer]

And that rule should only be limited to FIBA-ineligibles. The likes of Greg, Kelly Williams, Matthew Wright shouldn't count towards the limit.

the rule stays

https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/pba-board-to-amend-rule-limiting-fil-foreigners-in-teams-a791-20211011

[Jupitersa]

the rule stays
https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/p...-a791-20211011

However, a total lifting of the limit on Fil-foreigners is unlikely since the board is still mindful of the exposure given to homegrown players, a league insider said.

Ahh, protectionism as its finest. You know, if a PBA player isn't as talented in the first place to compete for a roster spot against fil-foreign players(Who are genuine Filipinos by law!) then they don't deserve to be in the league anyways. This is just discrimination and just sends a message that local Filipinos are not good enough to even try to compete and get better so they shut the door down.

[thatweirdguy]

Ahh, protectionism as its finest. You know, if a PBA player isn't as talented in the first place to compete for a roster spot against fil-foreign players(Who are genuine Filipinos by law!) then they don't deserve to be in the league anyways. This is just discrimination and just sends a message that local Filipinos are not good enough to even try to compete and get better so they shut the door down.

The same should apply to our local collegiate leagues with their ridiculous ban on foreigners and restrictions on fil-foreigners. If our locals just aren't good enough maybe they should study really hard and shift into another career.

[zairex]

Ahh, protectionism as its finest. You know, if a PBA player isn't as talented in the first place to compete for a roster spot against fil-foreign players(Who are genuine Filipinos by law!) then they don't deserve to be in the league anyways. This is just discrimination and just sends a message that local Filipinos are not good enough to even try to compete and get better so they shut the door down.

I thought that we lack teams to give exposure to Filipino players. Besides what league has no player restrictions even for naturalized or dual citizens in Asia.

[Jupitersa]

I thought that we lack teams to give exposure to Filipino players. Besides what league has no player restrictions even for naturalized or dual citizens in Asia.

Fil-foreign players are Filipinos. That's the problem. The rule itself is outdated and discriminatory. The thing is, if a player is not talented enough to get a roster spot in the league against fellow Filipinos then they shouldn't be in the league until they're good enough period. The PBA wants to brand itself as a premiere league but continues to baby its players with these nonsense fil-foreign rules and 6'6 import height limit. It's no wonder why the talent level stagnated so hard after being one of the best in Asia decades ago. The PBA itself never bothered to keep up with the times and the result is showing. A stagnated, slowly dying league.

[IPC]

the rule stays
https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/p...-a791-20211011

Goddamn. As-is? Didn't even bother to remove the FIBA-eligible 'Fil-foreigners' from the limit. I believe they shouldn't count.

I still think the best FIBA-eligible players should get the exposure, mapa-'pure' or 'Fil-foreigner.'