Ginebra trades Chris Ellis, Dave Marcelo to Blackwater for Art Dela Cruz, Raymond Aguilar – report

MANILA, Philippines – The Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Gin Kings have dealt high-flying guard Chris Ellis to the Blackwater Elite, according to a report by Sports 5. 

In an article published on Thursday, August 31, it’s revealed that the Filipino-American player will be headed to the Elite in exchange for sophomore Art Dela Cruz.

Dela Cruz, the 9th overall pick in the 2015 rookie draft, averaged 12.3 points and 5.3 rebounds per game in his first two years in the league. He had previously suffered an injury (torn achilles) in a Gilas Pilipinas camp last March. 

Meanwhile, Ellis is expected to gain more minutes on the floor following the end of his 5-year stint with the Gin Kings. He will be joining a young Elite squad which has won 3 of its last 4 Governors’ Cup games. 

Ginebra, on the other hand, is on its quest of defending the season-ending conference title. They are currently on top of the preliminaries ladder with a 5-1 slate, which they share with the Meralco Bolts. 

The two-on-two trade also includes Ginebra forward Dave Marcelo being dealt to Blackwater for Raymond Aguilar. – Rappler.com