Donnel Harvey willing to play in other squad

Donnell Harvey, the import who led Talk ‘N Text to the Commissioner’s Cup finals last season, is back in town for vacation over the Chinese New Year break.

But the former NBA first round pick is mixing a little business with pleasure.

Harvey’s agent Sheryl Reyes said the import is still open to suiting up for Talk ‘N Text, but would welcome opportunities with other PBA teams.

“Talk ‘N Text is his main priority because he loves his teammates and he feels that he can get the championship for them this time,” said Reyes.

“Pero if they don’t need his services, he is open to play for a different squad.”

Reyes said she had already asked Talk ‘N Text team manager Aboy Castro about securing a release for Harvey, whose PBA rights still belong with the Tropang Texters.

With Harvey still finish a tour of duty in the Chinese Basketball Association, Talk ‘N Text has moved ahead and signed another reinforcement, Keith Benson.

Castro said Benson has impressed for Talk ‘N Text so far.

“He’s been doing well. He’s a quick learner given that we’ve only had eight practices so far. He played well in a tuneup game against NLEX the other day, a team which had Greg Slaughter, Ian Sanggalang and Marcus Douthit,” wrote Castro in a text message to InterAKTV.

Harvey is currently the leading rebounder in the CBA, averaging 16.1 rebounds per game while playing for the Tianjin Steel.

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