The Meralco Bolts are looking to improve their roster ahead of the 2023 PBA season. They have been in the playoffs for the past 10 seasons, but they have yet to win a championship.
One way the Bolts can improve their roster is by trading for former players of coach Luigi Trillo. Trillo was the head coach of the Alaska Aces when they won the championship in 2013. He is now the head coach of the Bolts.
Three former Aces who could be trade targets for the Bolts are JV Casio, RJ Jazul and Calvin Abueva.
JV Casio
Casio is a 34-year-old veteran guard who is a good shooter and defender. Casio is now with Blackwater Elite. He is the most realistic target for the Bolts because he is in the final year of his contract and the Elite may be willing to trade him for a reasonable price. Casio would be a good fit for the Bolts' starting lineup. He would provide them with a veteran presence and a reliable scorer.
RJ Jazul
Jazul is a 35-year-old veteran guard who is a good scorer and rebounder. Jazul is now with Phoenix Pulse Fuel Masters. He is also a realistic target for the Bolts. He is in the final year of his contract and the Fuel Masters may be willing to trade him for a reasonable price. Jazul would be a good addition to the Bolts' bench. He would provide them with scoring punch and rebounding help.
Calvin Abueva
Abueva is a 33-year-old veteran forward who is a two-time PBA Most Valuable Player. Abueva is now with Magnolia Hotshots Pambansang Manok. He is the least realistic target for the Bolts because he is under contract for the next two seasons and the Hotshots would likely want a lot in return for him. Abueva is a great player, but the Bolts would have to give up too much to acquire him.
Ultimately, the decision of who to trade for is up to the Bolts' front office. They will need to weigh all of the factors involved and make the best decision for the team.
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