Robert Bolick, NorthPort still in stalemate as contract expiration looms

Northport Star Robert Bolick. PBA PICTURES

MANILA, Philippines–Negotiations between NorthPort and Robert Bolick remain stalled as the countdown before the ace scorer’s contract expires continues to dwindle.

Bolick’s agent, Marvin Espiritu, on Thursday said there was no significant progress between the two sides, although the Batang Pier guard played a cheerleader in the 107-102 loss to the Meralco Bolts at the Philsports Arena in Pasig City.

His one-year contract expires on Jan. 31, and there are whispers that Bolick could make a move overseas if he becomes a free agent.

“We have made an offer to him,” coach Bonnie Tan said in Filipino.

PBA rules state that NorthPort will retain Bolick’s rights if a deal cannot be made after that date because he is only eligible as a restricted free agent.

The fourth-year mainstay has missed two games in the PBA Governors’ Cup, with the team saying Bolick is suffering from a hamstring problem.

NorthPort opened the campaign last January 22 with a 122-92 loss to Converge.

And NorthPort sorely missed Bolick on the court, especially the stellar numbers of 21.0 points, 4.3 rebounds and 6.3 assists he produced in the Commissioner’s Cup.

Much of the scoring has been credited to import Marcus Weathers while there is still some attacking inconsistency among the locals to fill Bolick’s absence.

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