Calvin Abueva—the Philippine Cup’s leading scorer—was shipped to the FiberXers in exchange for three players.

I get that Celzo isn’t a big-name signing, but TNT badly needs reliable role players, which is why I’m actually good with this move.

This week, the PBA welcomed both a rookie free agent and a familiar face making a return.

Two trades shook up the PBA this week. They may not involve big names, but they’re noteworthy because of what they signal for the teams involved.

The lesson here is clear: teams exist to win, but players need the right system and opportunity to reach their potential.