PBA Trade Rumors: Magnolia 6'10 center is a GOOD fit for these 3 teams!

The PBA trade rumor mill is spinning once again, and this time, it involves a 6-foot-10 big man. Recent reports indicate that the Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots have placed center James Laput on the trade block. With the emergence of newly signed Cliff Jopia soaking up backup minutes, Laput finds himself the odd man out in a crowded frontcourt. Here at ph-ballgm, we know that you simply cannot teach size. If a 6-foot-10 center is available, front offices need to pick up the phone.

Here are the top three teams that should aggressively consider making a move for the towering Fil-Aussie.

#3. TNT Tropang Giga

• The Injury Insurance: Defending a championship requires depth, and right now, the TNT frontcourt is looking incredibly fragile.

• The Fit: With veteran Kelly Williams currently out, the Tropang Giga are heavily relying on Brandon Rosser and JP Erram. Both of these bigs carry significant, recurring injury risks. Adding another giant to the rotation is a brilliant, low-risk, high-reward safety net for a team with title-retention aspirations.

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#2. Meralco Bolts

• The Frontcourt Depth: The Meralco Bolts are one of the few teams that actually boast solid size in the middle, anchored by Raymond Almazan and Clifford Bates.

• The Fit: However, just like TNT, both of Meralco's primary big men have well-documented injury concerns. Laput would provide a massive insurance policy, ensuring that the Bolts never have to completely sacrifice their interior size and rim protection if Almazan or Bates go down for an extended period.

#1. NLEX Road Warriors

• The Glaring Need: If you look at the top four teams in the current standings, the NLEX Road Warriors have the most glaring, undeniable need for a legitimate tall center.

• The Fit: NLEX is playing excellent basketball, but their lack of verticality in the paint is a fatal flaw waiting to be exposed in a deep playoff series. Laput would immediately plug the biggest hole on their roster, giving them the interior presence required to solidify their status as true contenders.

Which team do you think has the most appealing trade assets to tempt Magnolia into pulling the trigger on a James Laput deal?

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