NBA VETERANS TO SPICE UP COMMISSIONER’S CUP
Even with the Philippine Cup playoffs still raging, a number of teams have already locked on to their Commissioner’s Cup reinforcements.
Just a win away from their second conference Finals in a row, the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters have been as busy off the hardcourt, and they have latched on to an import early.
The Raymund Yu and Terry Que franchise will parade Croatian and former NBA player Bruno Sundov.
The 7-3 Sundov played for the Dallas Mavericks, Indiana Pacers, Boston Celtics, Cleveland Cavaliers and New York Knicks in the NBA before trying out his luck in the European and Soviet leagues.
The Petron Blaze Boosters are expecting the arrival of former NBA stringer Renaldo Balkman early next week.
The 6-foot-8 Balkman is fresh from a tour of duty with the New York Knicks, which released him after the acquisition of shooter JR Smith.
Barangay Ginebra San Miguel will also bank on another former NBA player in Herbert Hill (Utah Jazz).
The Air21 Express will no longer renew Marcus Douthit and are are now in negotiations with 23-year-old Michael Dunigan (Memphis Grizzlies free agent).
Also in talks with their choice import is GlobalPort, which is keen on bringing in Justin Williams (formerly with the Sacramento Kings and Houston Rockets).
The Meralco Bolts will also parade a former NBA player in the person of Eric Dawson.
Alaska is talking to three prospects, including former Los Angeles Laker DJ Mbenga. Barako Bull Energy Cola has four choices with former Washington Wizards forward Al Thornton topping the list.
The San Mig Coffee Mixers are hoping they can bring back reigning Commissioner’s Cup Best Import Denzel Bowles.
Talk n’ Text is eyeing to bring back Donell Harvey. However, he will not be available until the early March. The Tropang Texters are now reportedly talking to another familiar name who may be tapped to play the first month of the Commissioner’s Cup. (SBadua)
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