Magnolia Bolsters Future with Navarro Trade, Aims for PBA Dominance
Source: news.source.inquirer
Magnolia has strategically acquired young star William Navarro from NorthPort in exchange for veteran Calvin Abueva, Jerrick Balanza, and a draft pick, aiming to rejuvenate their roster for future PBA competitions. Coach Chito Victolero emphasized the necessity of this move to keep the team competitive, highlighting Navarro's versatility and recent performance stats as key factors in enhancing Magnolia's lineup, which is currently leading the Philippine Cup.
Key Points
Magnolia traded veteran Calvin Abueva, Jerrick Balanza, and a draft pick to NorthPort for young star William Navarro.
Coach Chito Victolero described the trade as a tough but necessary decision for the team's future.
Navarro is seen as a versatile player who can score, defend, and rebound, making him a valuable addition to Magnolia's roster.
Magnolia is currently leading the PBA Philippine Cup with a 7-1 record and has secured a quarterfinals berth.
The acquisition of Navarro aims to balance the team's veteran and young players, ensuring competitiveness in future seasons.
