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For Michael Angelo S. Murillo, Senior reporter
Philippine Basketball Association forward Vic Manuel finally got his wish to be traded after the Alaska Aces sent him to the Phoenix Super LPG Fuel Masters on Tuesday.
The Aces also sent their first (seventh overall) and second (19th overall) round-robin picks in this year’s rookie draft in the deal that was sent to the league office and ultimately approved by the trade committee.
In exchange for Manuel and the two picks, Phoenix sent guard Brian Heruela and the team’s first-round pick (sixth overall) in the March 14 rookie draft, obtained in a previous trade with Magnolia Hotshots Pambansang Manok. by Calvin Abueva. .
The Fuel Masters also gave the Aces their second-round pick (16th overall) in this year’s draft and first-round pick for season 47.
Manuel, 33, applied for a trade last month because of what he felt was Alaska’s lack of interest in re-signing him after his contract expired last year.
But Alaska said the player was part of their plans and intended to sign him.
Phoenix was one of the teams Manuel preferred to be traded to if a deal was to be finalized.
The “Muscleman” Manuel averaged 15.9 points, six rebounds and 2.1 assists in the PBA “bubble” last year for the Aces, where they reached the quarterfinals.
In Phoenix, Manuel is expected to fill the void left by Abueva, who was traded to Magnolia last week.
The Fuel Masters are also looking to add key pieces from their picks.
Meanwhile, Alaska landed a veteran player in Mr. Heruela, but on top of that he got picks that he can use to further round out his roster of what is seemingly a youth movement on the team for next season.
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