Latest Trade: Pena back in SMC fold, lands in Petron

A familiar face is back home.

Barako Bull and Petron came into terms as Barako sends Dorian Pena back to the San Miguel flagship franchise in exchange for Celino Cruz and Carlo Sharma.

Meanwhile, the PBA board vetoes the earlier proposed trade between Powerade's Doug Kramer and Barako Bull's backup center Celino Cruz with the hopes of getting the trade terms more balanced.

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Marcio and Celino to Petron, Guevarra, Tugade and Rabeh to Powerade

The end result of the trade rumor: Marcio is now in Petron
My first post as a reminder: http://newsbitsfromevents.blogspot.com/2012/02/trade-proposal-powerades-super-rookie.html

After my countless blog posts on how Petron wanted to acquire Marcio Lassiter's services from Powerade Tigers, it has finally been approved today, April 20 by the Commissioner's Office in a trade where Powerade gave up Lassiter and Celino Cruz for Rey Guevarra, Lordy Tugade and Rabeh Al Hussaini of Petron Blaze Boosters.

Petron gets Marcio, the super rookie who catapulted Powerade to the Philippine Cup Finals this season. They also now have the experienced guard in Celino Cruz: a journeyman point guard who has seen action for Shell, Red Bull, Burger King, Purefoods, and Ginebra.

Powerade gets their wish in a big man in Rabeh Al Hussaini and proven shooters in Rey Guevarra and Lordy Tugade, three of them seeing limited minutes with the Boosters.

Hope that this trade goes well for both parties.

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In Pursuit of Marcio, Who should Petron give up?

Powerade Head Coach Bo Perasol recently confirmed the active rumor regarding Petron's pursuit of Marcio Lassiter, while Perasol has said his side that he doesn't want any trade to happen, Perasol believes that it is not in his hands, but he had echoed the sentiment that Petron should give up something to their advantage.

If you are a fan, will Rabeh and Rey G be enough in pursuit of a streaking Marcio Lassiter? Is Petron greedy to defend the Governors Cup title to get Marcio or would they fill the slack in their lineup once they get him? How would this drama all end, as much as I'm also curious, I also await the ending as you do.

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An Attempt for Governors Cup Title Defense: Lassiter Trade to Petron Pushed

Powerade's super rookie Marcio Lassiter is back to the trading block with Petron amending its offer with the hopes of getting the Fil-American player who was a major role in Powerade's final bid last Philippine Cup.

To recall the previous offer, click here:
http://newsbitsfromevents.blogspot.com/2012/02/trade-proposal-powerades-super-rookie.html

The amended offer was for Rabeh Al Hussaini and Rey Guevarra of Petron in exchange of Marcio, the Tigers' 4th Pick in the 2011 PBA Draft.

Al-Hussaini, who was drafted second overall by Air21 two years ago, has played just once since being injured when he tore his ACL before the finals of the Governors’ Cup last year. He did not play the entire All-Filipino conference.

If this pushes through, Marcio gets to reunite with fellow Gilas Chris Lutz and former coach Rajko Toroman in the Petron Bench. Sources who knows this deal says that papers would be sent to the Commissioner's Office.

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Latest PBA trade: Lanete to Petron, Agustin to Barako Bull

The names that were involved in today's trade may not be as big as Marcio Lassiter but it proved to be a shocker to PBA fans, especially for the Petron Blaze Boosters and the Barako Bull Energy camp. It involved an exchange of players with Chico Lanete going to the Petron camp while Marc Agustin going to Barako Bull Energy

First let me give you a rundown of what Petron and Barako would get:

PETRON BLAZE: Chico Lanete

Chico Lanete is a point guard from Ormoc City, Philippines. He was an undrafted signee of then the Purefoods Tender Juicy Giants in 2007 and throughout his career has jumped teams: Giants, Ginebra Kings, Whoopers, Powerade Tigers, Meralco Bolts and Barako Bull Energy. He gives offense and defense for each team that he plays to.

Chico reunites with his Harbour Centre teammates, Joseph Yeo and Rob Reyes.

BARAKO BULL: Marc Agustin

Marc Agustin plays small-forward/power forward from San Fernando, Pampanga, He probably had the greatest pressure having to play for his father, Petron Blaze Boosters Coach Ato Agustin and get compared to a dad who was a 1992 PBA MVP. Considered by majority of fans as "lucky" for having playing time in an all-star calibre team like the Blaze Boosters, Marc would now have the chance to prove that he is Marc Agustin and he can make a name for himself as a defensive and maybe, an offensive guy.

WINNER or LOSER?
I would like to say no one lost in this trade. Marc's game can progress with Barako, He's young and definitely can be trade by Coach Junel Baculi. Chico's presence for the Blaze Boosters is not to add for another "security agency" - factory of the guards as they say, Chico has a good offense-defense game which could help the likes of Alex Cabagnot and Dennis Miranda.

FANS REACT:
Different reactions came upon the approval of this trade: Many PBB fans wished Marc goodluck through Twitter, while the FB fanpage of Barako Bull Energy were asking their fans if they got what Chico was worth, even ended up calling SMC as "BUWAYA".

I just hope for both this players to improve with their new teams. Basketball is BUSINESS and Basketball is not PERMANENT, even if the Head Coach is your father. Looking forward to see the improvement of Lanete's and Agustin's game.

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3-team trade okayed - Tubid to Petron?

Published under Manila Standard Today 

by Jeric Lopez

PHILIPPINE Basketball Association commissioner Chito Salud on Friday approved the three-team transaction between Barangay Ginebra, B-MEG and Barako Bull.

The deal had versatile swingman Kerby Raymundo of B-MEG and Barako rookie Dylan Ababou going to the Gin Kings, with Ginebra’s Ronald Tubid and Reil Cervantes being shipped to the Energy and JC Intal taking his talents to the Llamados’ camp.

‘’The three-way trade was fairly sound and reasonable. The teams gave and received players and picks of relative even value and use for their respective purposes,’’ said Salud of the trade.

Raymundo, who is now in his third PBA team after Red Bull and B-MEG, and Ababou, already attended their first practice yesterday as Gin Kings, while Intal is expected to start scrimmaging with the Llamados anytime this weekend.

The new players from Ginebra and Barako Bull will have a chance to showcase their skills to their new teams when the two teams collide today in an tune-up game at Reyes Gym in Mandaluyong.

As for Tubid, sources indicate that Barako Bull is not his final destination in this whole trade involving San Miguel Corporation teams and the Energy.

Should plans do not miscarry, Tubid will eventually find himself back to the SMC group as he is planned to once again be moved this time to Petron Blaze, in exchange for fellow veteran wingman Lordy Tugade.

Meanwhile, Meralco shipped forwards Mark Isip and Nelbert Omolon to Air21 in exchange for Mark Canlas, Dennis Daa and a 2012 first-round pick from the Express.

It was done in a snap yesterday afternoon and the official proposal was already passed to the commissioner’s office.

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Lordy Tugade for Ronald Tubid may not be a bad idea at all... It is a waiting game again for PBB and Barako fans. 

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NBA: Paul traded to the Clippers

Chris Paul would most likely be in Los Angeles, but not with the Lakers but with the Clippers

NEW ORLEANS (AP)—Chris Paul is headed to Los Angeles for real this time— to the Clippers, not the Lakers.

The Hornets traded Paul to the Clippers for guard Eric Gordon, forward Al-Faroq Aminu, center Chris Kaman and a first-round draft choice.

The deal required the approval of NBA Commissioner David Stern because the Hornets are owned by the league.

For Paul, Wednesday night’s trade means no more lame-duck practices—or ducking questions—in New Orleans.

It also ended a tortured week in which the Hornets’ season sat in limbo, while the NBA took a public relations beating over everything from potential conflicts of interest to hampering the team’s pursuit of free agents to disrespecting the New Orleans fan base.

repost: http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news;_ylt=AisIFcRDv5lmcrLfRtugzdm8vLYF?slug=ap-hornets-paul

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