David Murrell is headed to Ginebra Gin Kings. –PBA IMAGES
Barangay Ginebra formally signed David Murrell on Thursday after being positioned on the unrestricted free agent checklist by sister group Magnolia.
The PBA introduced Murrell’s transfer on its transactions web page in a transfer the Gin Kings hope would assist replenish their must make up for the absence of injured ahead Jamie Malonzo, who’s out for 6-8 weeks because of a calf damage.
Ginebra was allowed to choose up Murrell after no group exterior of the San Miguel Company block expressed curiosity in getting the College of the Philippines product and 2023 PBA Slam Dunk champion.
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Below PBA guidelines, if no group confirmed curiosity in signing a participant positioned on the UFAWR2S (unrestricted free agent with rights to wage) throughout a five-day interval, he’s free to signal with a sister group.
Murrell will likely be becoming a member of his fourth group since being chosen by NLEX within the second spherical of the Season 46 Draft in 2021.
NLEX traded Murrell to Converge in 2022 earlier than he was shipped to Magnolia in 2023. Each offers concerned a number of gamers and future picks.
He has barely seen motion for the Hotshots this season, taking part in a complete of seven video games because the import-flavored Commissioner’s Cup.
Murrell was positioned on the UFAWR2S final April 14 to make room for brand new addition Jerrick Balanza.
