The PBA is lukewarm to the idea of possibly allowing Japanese club Shiga Lakestars to buy out Kiefer Ravena’s live contract with the NLEX Road Warriors. Amid calls that a buyout may be the best solution that could benefit both sides, PBA chairman Ricky Vargas said that the league is not too keen on
MANILA, Philippines It’s a no-go for want-away NLEX star Kiefer Ravena. The PBA board of governors yesterday put its foot down on Ravena’s immediate plans of playing in Japan, ordering him to “honor his contract with his team and the league.” “The philosophy is basically the sanctity of the contract,” PBA chairman Ricky Vargas said after an emergency board meeting. “Breaking the rule of contract is going to be very difficult for us moving.