Trade is not the only avenue for PBA teams to make change in their line-up. They can also look at the free agency market.
NLEX and Northport did that and we will grade their signings.
NLEX sign Hesed Gabo and Clint Dolinguez
Clint Dolinguez is well understood because he is a former player of coach Frankie Lim in San Beda. I actually like the game of Dolinguez. Specially if he can focus more of his development on the defensive end, first.
Hesed Gabo is a successful journeyman in the other paying leagues in the country. He is small but he has a good set of moves to create space for him. He is also good in creating plays for his teammates.
Overall, these two signings are not that bad for NLEX to try.
Grade: C
Northport sign Christian Balagasay
I did not understand why Christian did not get enough opportunity in Terrafirma even though the roster is already the weakest in the league. Balagasay is 6'6 and giving up a player with this size this early into his career is a big red flag for Terrafirma.
In short, an excellent signing by Northport. Specially with the fact that he will now play under his college coach, Bonnie Tan.
Grade: A
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