Jayson Castro's comeback not imminent; decision hinges on his physical condition.
Heads Up, Basketball Fans! TNT might be searching for their clutch player soon, but not as soon as we'd hope. Jayson Castro, the veteran guard, is potentially making a comeback, but not in their upcoming game against Rain or Shine on October 15th.
According to Coach Chot Reyes, Castro's return depends on how he feels day by day. This comes after he sat out TNT's first two games due to an ankle injury he suffered last conference.
While TNT finished their clash against NorthPort with an impressive score of 117-93, it was without their key player. But even with a depleted roster that includes Ryan Reyes, Glenn Khobuntin, Brian Heruela, and Raul Soyud on the sidelines, TNT isn't rushing Castro to return.
Castro impressed in Game 7 of the Philippine Cup finals, scoring 32 points, 10 rebounds, and 8 assists, even with an ankle injury. Yet, his recent knee injury is more severe. He underwent surgery for a ruptured patellar tendon[1]. This injury is expected to keep him out for a minimum of 10 months[1].
As Castro recovers, he's been placed on the unrestricted free agent list by TNT to allow him time to heal. However, they will still provide him with financial support during his recovery[1].
So, basketball enthusiasts, keep an eye on TNT's roster, but don't hold your breath for Castro's return just yet. The wait might be a bit longer than we'd like!
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Despite the potential comeback of Jayson Castro, the veteran guard, he will not be playing in TNT's upcoming NBA game against Rain or Shine on October 15th. As Castro recovers from a severe knee injury, he is currently on the unrestricted free agent list of TNT, and his return to the NBA may take longer than fans would hope.
