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Yahoo PH Sports - Manila Philippines-Paul Lee of the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters drives against the Alaska Aces during the PBA SemiFInals of the Governors Cup at Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City,northeast…The shockwaves from Paul Lee’s announcement that he is seeking a trade have not completely settled down and yesterday the Rain or Shine star delivered another shocker. Reliable sources said Lee may consider playing in China after getting an offer from one of the teams in the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA).“I think he has an offer to play in China, and Paul might try his luck there if he decides not to play for Rain or Shine next season,” said a source who requested not to be named.Lee’s management group headed by his agent Lawrence Chongson, his former coach at the University of the East, dropped a bombshell the other day when it announced that Lee has asked to be traded at the end of his contract which expires on Aug. 31.Rain or Shine officials said they will do everything to keep Lee in the team. Recently, they offered Lee a P15.12-million contract spread over three years, the maximum allowable under PBA rules.But Lee apparently turned down the offer and sought a trade, leaving Rain or Shine coach Yeng Guiao and team owners wondering why this is happening.Lee, nor his agent Chongson, was available for comment. Lee is with the Gilas Pilipinas team in Spain preparing for the FIBA World Cup which begins in a few days.A team insider said that Lee already contacted Guiao to inform his coach of his intention to be traded. There is still hope, though, for Rain or Shine to keep Lee as he agreed to talk to Guiao once he returns from Spain.Lee’s possible departure has greatly altered Rain or Shine’s rookie draft plans. The team is now looking at picking Kevin Alas in today’s draft just in case Lee’s bail out becomes real. |
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