ROOKIE big man Henry Galinato is now bound for TNT but with added pieces in an off-season trade with Rain or Shine.
The Elasto Painters are sending the former University of the Philippines center to the Tropang Giga along with veteran Jewel Ponferada for a first round pick and Dave Marcelo.
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The trade papers have now been sent to the PBA Commissioner’s Office for approval.
Galinato was a second round pick (No. 15 overall) by Rain or Shine in Sunday’s Rookie Draft, but coach Yeng Guiao admitted of a pre-draft arrangement between the team and the Tropang Giga.
Guiao said the initial trade deal had Galinato going to TNT for a first round pick, but later added both Ponferada and Marcelo to the transaction.
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