PBA: Jordan Heading out with again harm, sees ‘seamless fit’ with TNT

Newly obtained TNT guard Jordan Heading in boulevard garments because of a again harm. He was once at the Tropang 5G bench right through the squad’s win over Blackwater within the PBA Philippine Cup at Ninoy Aquino Stadium.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.web

MANILA, Philippines—TNT should be extra affected person ahead of parading its latest guard Jordan Heading within the PBA Philippine Cup.

Heading’s expected debut with the Tropang 5G hit a snag with the Filipino-Australian coping with a nagging again harm.

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Coach Chot Reyes says Jordan Heading is indexed as “day-to-day,” and has no precise date for his debut with TNT but. @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/j6GUBaPZRe

— Rommel Fuertes Jr. (@MeloFuertesINQ) June 6, 2025

“He’s really day-to-day because he still has that back injury that he’s still trying to recover from and he’s been inactive for a long time. It’s not that easy,” stated TNT trainer Chot Reyes after steerage his squad to a 108-82 romp of Blackwater on Friday evening at Ninoy Aquino Stadium.

“He’s been able to join a bit in our practice, not completely full contact practice but we’re not rushing.”

But even with out Heading of their lineup, the Tropang 5G nonetheless controlled to stay their momentum going, profitable their 6th instantly sport after opening the Philippine Cup with 3 instantly losses.

In their newest victory, Simon Enciso stepped up within the absence of Heading and famous person guard Rey Nambatac scoring 19 issues.

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Jordan Heading would possibly not have a precise debut date for TNT in this day and age, however he’s excited to position it on for the Tropang 5G. @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/9wbYnNxqcs

— Rommel Fuertes Jr. (@MeloFuertesINQ) June 7, 2025

The 29-year-old Heading, who was once traded to TNT in change for the rights to Mikey Williams, remained constructive in spite of no longer having clearance to play but for the Grand Slam-seeking squad.

“I think I’m going to be a seamless fit in terms of them already having an identity and culture that obviously wins championships,” stated the previous Gilas Pilipinas guard.

“I don’t need to come here and change anything, I just need to come here and do my role,” added Heading.

It stays unsure if Heading will probably be to be had to fit up for TNT’s showdown in opposition to Barangay Ginebra on Sunday. TNT and Ginebra have no longer met since the Tropang 5G outlasted the Gin Kings in Game 7 of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup Finals on March 28.