The rumor mill is churning in the PBA, with whispers of a potential rift between Christian Standhardinger and the Ginebra San Miguel camp. His recent fourth-quarter benching against Terrafirma has only amplified the speculation. If things do escalate towards a trade, here are three teams that should be lining up at Ginebra's door:
1. Magnolia Hotshots: The Dream Rekindled?
Remember the whispers of a Standhardinger-to-Magnolia trade back in his Northport days? Industry rumor maestro has it that SMC management originally envisioned him in a Hotshots jersey. This could be the chance to revisit that plan. Magnolia boasts a strong core, but adding Standhardinger's inside-out threat alongside Ian Sangalang would create a dominant frontcourt. The question is, what package can they offer that entices Ginebra? Could they pry away a young talent like Adrian Wong or a veteran like Mark Barroca to make it work?
2. Northport Batang Pier: A Homecoming for the Big Man?
Northport's need for a reliable big man is no secret. The return of their prodigal son, Standhardinger, would be a massive boost. They have a treasure trove of young talent – Arvin Tolentino, Joshua Munson, Will Navarro – that could be very attractive to Ginebra. Imagine a package centered around Tolentino's scoring prowess or Munson's defensive energy. Northport could not only fill their center void but also potentially jumpstart Ginebra's own rebuild with fresh faces.
3. Meralco Bolts: An MVP Group Power Play?
The reported thawing of relations between the MVP Group and SMC opens up another interesting possibility. Meralco, with its ever-aggressive approach to the trade market, could offer a package that Ginebra can't refuse. A Standhardinger-Raymond Almazan frontline in Meralco would be a force to be reckoned with, but the Bolts would need to be strategic in ensuring they don't disrupt their own championship aspirations.
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