List of 2017–18 PBA season transactions
This is a list of transactions that have taken place during the off-season and the 2017–18 PBA season.
Executive Board
| Position | Outgoing | Incoming | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| PBA Chairman | Michael Romero (GlobalPort) | Victorico Vargas (TNT) | |
| PBA Vice-Chairman | Ramoncito Fernandez (NLEX) | Richard Bachmann (Alaska) |
List of transactions
Retirement
| Date | Name | Team(s) played (years) | Age | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 20 | Anthony "Tony" Dela Cruz | Shell Turbo Chargers (1999-2005) Alaska Aces (2005-2017) |
39 | 3x PBA Champion (2007 Fiesta, 2010 Fiesta, 2013 Commissioner's) 1x Mythical 2nd Team (2005) 1x PBA Sportsmanship awardee (2006) 4x PBA All Star (2004-2007) 1x PBA Shooting Stars Champion (2006) |
[1] |
| October 30 | Anthony "Jayjay" Helterbrand | Barangay Ginebra Kings/Barangay Ginebra San Miguel (2000-2017) | 41 | 6x PBA Champion (2004 Fiesta, 2004-05 Philippine Cup, 2006-07 Philippine Cup, 2008 Fiesta, 2016 Governors' Cup, 2017 Governors' Cup) 1x PBA Most Valuable Player (2009) 1x PBA Finals MVP (2006–07 Philippine) 2× PBA Best Player of the Conference (2008 Fiesta, 2009 Fiesta) 7× PBA All-Star (2004–2010) 2× PBA All-Star Game MVP (2005, 2007) 2× PBA Mythical First Team (2008, 2009) 1x PBA Mr. Quality Minutes (2003) 1x PBA Comeback Player of the Year (2005) Brunei Sultan Cup Most Valuable Player (2005) |
[2] |
Coaching changes
Offseason
| Departure date | Team | Outgoing head coach | Reason for departure | Hire date | Incoming head coach | Last coaching position | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preseason | Phoenix | Ariel Vanguardia | Resigned | October 26 | Louie Alas | Assistant Coach (Alaska) | [3] |
| Preseason | GlobalPort | Franz Pumaren | On Leave | October 29 | Pido Jarencio | Head of Basketball Operation (GlobalPort) | [4] |
| Preseason | Kia | Manny Pacquiao | End of Contract | November 4 | Chris Gavina | Assistant Coach (Kia) | |
| Philippine Cup | Kia | Chris Gavina | Resigned | December 30, 2017 | Ricky Dandan | Assistant Coach (Kia) | [5] |
Player Movements
Trades
Pre-season
| October | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| October 27, 2017[6] | To San Miguel 2017 PBA First Round Draft Pick (Christian Standhardinger) |
To KIA Ronald Tubid Jay-R Reyes Rashawn McCarthy 2019 First Round Draft Pick | |
| November | |||
| November 3, 2017[7] | To GlobalPort Joseph Gabayni Lervin Flores Julian Sargent |
To Magnolia Robert Herndon Gian Abrigo | |
| November 6, 2017[8] | To NLEX Michael Miranda |
To Phoenix 2018 2nd Round Pick (from TNT) | |
| November 27, 2017[9] | To Kia Jason Grimaldo 2018 2nd round pick (from TNT) |
To Phoenix LA Revilla | |
| November 28, 2017[10] | To TNT Sidney Onwubere |
To Phoenix Justin Chua Jon Jon Gabriel | |
| December | |||
| December 5, 2017[11] | To Kia Jon Jon Gabriel |
To Phoenix 2021 2nd round pick | |
| December 15, 2017[12] | To Alaska 2019 2nd round pick |
To Phoenix Jaypee Mendoza | |
All-Filipino
| February | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| February 15, 2018[13] | To Rain or Shine Kris Rosales Sidney Onwubere 2018 PBA First Round Draft Pick |
To TNT Jericho Cruz | |
| March | |||
| March 26, 2018[14] | To Rain or Shine Norbert Torres |
To TNT Don Trollano | |
| April | |||
| April 3, 2018[15] | To GlobalPort Mo Tautuaa 2020 1st Round Pick 2021 2nd Round Pick |
To TNT Terrence Romeo Yousef Taha | |
Commissioner's Cup
| June | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| June 18, 2018[16] | To Ginebra Jeff Chan |
To Phoenix 2018 First Round Draft Pick | |
| June 19, 2018[17] | To Ginebra Julian Sargent |
To GlobalPort Paolo Taha | |
| June 21, 2018[18] | To San Miguel Kelly Nabong |
To GlobalPort Gabby Espinas 2020 second round draft pick | |
Governors' Cup
| August | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| August 7, 2018 [19] | To Phoenix Calvin Abueva |
To Alaska Karl Dehesa 2019 first round draft pick | |
Free agency
Additions
- Nico Elorde - Globalport Batang Pier
- Jason Ballesteros - Meralco Bolts
- Mac Baracael - Meralco Bolts
- Niño Canaleta - Meralco Bolts
- Dylan Ababou - Kia Picanto
- Kyle Pascual - Magnolia Hotshots
- Chico Lanete - San Miguel Beermen
- Billy Mamaril - San Miguel Beermen
- Carlo Lastimosa - Kia Picanto
- Prince Caperal - Barangay Ginebra San Miguel
- Jeric Teng - GlobalPort Batang Pier
Released
Waived
- Rico Maierhofer - GlobalPort Batang Pier (signed with Tanduay Alab Pilipinas)
- Jason Deutchman - Kia Picanto
- Josan Nimes - Kia Picanto
- Michael Mabulac - San Miguel Beermen (signed with Laguna Heroes (MPBL)
Rookie Signings
- Christian Standhardinger (San Miguel) - 3 years / 8.55 million
- Kiefer Ravena (NLEX) - 3 years / 8.55 million
- Jeron Teng (Alaska) - 3 years / 8.55 million
- Jason Perkins (Phoenix) - 3 years / 8.55 million
2017 PBA draft
References
- ^ Tony dela Cruz joins Hontiveros in retirement, sports.abs-cbn.com, September 20, 2017
- ^ Jayjay Helterbrand officially retires from the PBA, sports.abs-cbn.com, October 30, 2017
- ^ [1], abs-cbn.com, October 25, 2017.
- ^ Pido Jarencio back as GlobalPort coach for a third time as Pumaren takes leave, Gerry Ramos, spin.ph, October 29, 2017
- ^ Delfin, Dioquino (December 30, 2017). "Chris Gavina resigns as Kia Picanto head coach". Rappler. Retrieved April 6, 2018.
- ^ [2], spin.ph, October 27, 2017.
- ^ Magnolia-Globalport trade, pba.ph, November 3, 2017.
- ^ NLEX-Phoenix trade, pba.ph, November 6, 2017.
- ^ Kia-Phoenix trade, pba.ph, November 27, 2017.
- ^ TNT-Phoenix trade, pba.ph, November 28, 2017.
- ^ Kia-Phoenix trade, pba.ph, December 5, 2017.
- ^ Alaska-Phoenix trade, pba.ph, December 15, 2017.
- ^ Leongson, Randolph (February 15, 2018). "PBA greenlights Jericho Cruz trade to TNT". sports.Inquirer.Net.
- ^ Leongson, Randolph (March 26, 2018). "TNT acquires Don Trollano for Norbert Torres in trade with Rain or Shine". Inquirer.Net. Retrieved April 6, 2018.
- ^ "GlobalPort sends Romeo to TNT KaTropa". ABS-CBN News. April 3, 2018. Retrieved April 6, 2018.
- ^ Leongson, Randolph B. (2018-06-18). "Ginebra adds firepower by acquiring Jeff Chan from Phoenix in trade for first-round draft pick | SPIN.PH". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved 2018-06-21.
- ^ Leongson, Randolph B. (2018-06-19). "Ginebra makes another move, trades Paolo Taha to GlobalPort for Julian Sargent | SPIN.PH". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved 2018-06-21.
- ^ Ramos, Gerry (2018-06-21). "GlobalPort sends Kelly Nabong to San Miguel in trade for Gabby Espinas, future draft pick | SPIN.PH". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved 2018-06-21.
- ^ "Alaska sends Abueva to Phoenix for Dehesha and 2019 first round pick". PBA.ph. 2018-08-07. Retrieved 2018-09-07.
