THE proposed trade sending Joshua Munzon from Titan Ultra Giant Risers to TNT Tropang 5G remains a possibility despite the deal failing to push through in its initial form.
According to a report by Abante Bilyonaryo Group’s Homer Sayson, the desire to part ways with the former top overall pick was driven in part by Titan Ultra’s desire to reduce its payroll.
A source familiar with the negotiations told Sayson that the Giant Risers did not want to take on additional salary, with the proposed deal allowing the team to shed Munzon’s reported P420,000 monthly salary.
A Titan Ultra official who requested anonymity, acknowledged that managing the payroll remains a major challenge for an independent PBA team.
While the proposed trade may appear unfavorable in the short term, the move could improve the franchise’s financial position going forward.
TNT, meanwhile, reportedly viewed the opportunity as a chance to acquire a “premium player” and remains interested in Munzon.
The Tropang 5G are also reportedly not abandoning their pursuit of Munzon, particularly with the team looking to bolster a depleted point guard rotation.
However, the original proposal will have to be reworked to satisfy the PBA Commissioner’s Office before the transaction can proceed.
Munzon has been one of Titan Ultra’s leading players this conference, averaging 15.0 points, 4.7 rebounds and 3.7 assists in eight games.
The 29-year-old forward also enjoyed a breakout campaign with NorthPort last season, earning Most Improved Player honors and a spot on the All-Defensive Team.
With both sides still motivated to address their respective needs, the report indicated that Munzon could eventually land with TNT if the teams can agree on a revised package acceptable to the league. (By The Staff)
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ALAS Pilipinas Girls ended their historic campaign in the FIVB Volleyball Girls’ U17 World Championship on a winning note, defeating Czechia in four sets, 21-25, 25-22, 25-14, 25-22, in the classification match for 15th and 16th places on Sunday in Santiago, Chile.
The victory snapped the Philippines’ five-game losing streak and gave the young Filipinas a 3-6 record in the tournament, good for 15th overall in their first appearance on the world stage.
After dropping the opening set, the Alas Girls responded strongly, taking control of the next three frames to close out the tournament with a victory.
The Philippines held a slight advantage in attacks, 47-45, and dominated the service department, 13-7, although Czechia had the edge in blocks, 11-9. The Filipinas also committed fewer errors, 20 compared with Czechia’s 27.
The Alas Girls made history by reaching the Round of 16, advancing out of a preliminary pool that included defending champion China, Mexico, Tunisia, Peru and Venezuela.
The Philippines opened its campaign with a straight-set loss to China before bouncing back with victories over Mexico and Tunisia. It then dropped matches to Peru and Venezuela to finish the pool stage with a 2-3 record.
In the Round of 16, the Alas Girls fell to South Korea before losing classification matches to Japan and Venezuela.
Their run to the Round of 16 marked a significant milestone for Philippine youth volleyball and gave the young national team valuable experience against some of the world’s top under-17 programs. (Adrian Co)
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