Deal reached between Greg Slaughter and Titan Ultra, PBA now set to approve

After a five-year absence, Greg Slaughter is on the verge of returning to the PBA — but his comeback hinges on a single critical step, the approval from the league.

Slaughter and the Titan Ultra Giant Risers, the team holding his playing rights, have agreed on terms for a contract that could finally see the towering seven-footer back on the court.

For Slaughter, the priority is clear, “The first order of business for Greg here is to return to the PBA and re-introduce himself to the fans while at the same time, show his value as a rare 7-0 center,” the source said.

“Greg, in consultation with his wife and advisers, has agreed to receive an amount slightly lower from what he was offered at Northport three years ago,” said a source close to the negotiations.

The contract is reportedly ready for signing, leaving only the PBA’s green light as the final obstacle — especially amid whispers of a ‘silent ban’ following his contentious exit from NorthPort in 2021.

“Basta ang mangyayari dyan, ipapasa ng Titan Ultra yung UPC nil ani Greg sa PBA. Kapag hindi nakalaro si Greg, eh dun na siguro masasagot yung tanong at duda ng marami,” said another PBA insider.

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“Kasi ang illogical naman ng Titan Ultra kung may chance ka to get a 7-footer tapos hindi mo gagawin. Eh yan ang wala sa PBA ngayon. Local na big man na pwede mong itapat kay June Mar (Fajardo),” she added.

Titan Ultra’s interest in Slaughter has been unwavering since meeting him on the first day of team practice last February 3. 

The urgency increased when star player Calvin Abueva demanded a trade, eventually joining the Converge FiberXers, leaving Titan Ultra without a proven big man.

“If hindi tutulungan ng PBA ang Titan Ultra to sign up Greg. kawawa yung bagong team kasi wala silang chance lumakas ulit. This will not bode well for the league. Kasi magiging whipping boys lang sa liga yung team,” said the source.

“The rights of Greg is with Titan Ultra, Titan Ultra wants to use that asset. Tapos hindi mangyayari, unfair yun sa team,” he added.

With the PBA now holding the fate of both Slaughter and Titan Ultra in its hands, the league faces a high-stakes decision. 

Approve the signing, and a former giant returns. Hesitate, and the newest franchise risks starting its journey at a significant disadvantage.

The league’s decision will also set a precedent for how the PBA handles player rights and comebacks, particularly for high-profile stars returning after extended absences. Observers note that approving Slaughter’s signing could signal the PBA’s willingness to support new teams in building competitive rosters

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