Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Commissioner Chito Narvasa said a decision on the trade involving Kia’s top overall pick to powerhouse San Miguel Beer prior to the PBA Rookie Draft on October 29 would come out soon. Last Saturday, Kia offered its first overall pick to San Miguel Beer for veteran big man Jay-R Reyes, Rashawn Mcarthy and Keith Agovida plus San Miguel Beer’s 12th pick. The proposed trade was criticized by PBA fans, questioning Kia’s commitment to form a competitive team in the league. Meanwhile, coach Leo Isaac of Blackwater is preparing to select a big man or the best talent available in the PBA Rookie Draft on Sunday at the Robinson’s Place in Manila. Assistant coach Nic Belasco said they are also looking to get a big man in the draft although their pick depends on Blackwater’s choice at third.

Source: Manila Times October 24, 2017 11:37 UTC