Reyes returns at TNT coaching helm

MANILA, Philippines -- Chot Reyes is back.

Reyes will return as head coach of the TNT Tropang Giga, the team said.

The announcement came a few days after TNT bowed out of the PBA Commissioner's Cup quarterfinals.

Meeting of the minds????

The TNT brain thrust headed by (from L-R): PBA Chairman and TNT Governor Ricky Vargas, Coach Chot Reyes, Team Owner Manny Pangilinan, Team Manager Jojo Lastimosa, and Ms. Yvette Ruiz. #TropangGIGA pic.twitter.com/sTQcMKN5Zf

— TNT Tropang GIGA (@TNTTropangGIGA) January 20, 2024

Jojo Lastimosa, who led TNT to the PBA Governors' Cup in the 2022-23 season, will continue to be the team's manager.

Lastimosa, the team said, signed an extension as the Tropang Giga's team manager.

Reyes is returning to the helm of TNT, a team he helped win several championships. 

Prior to the start of the 2023 Governors' Cup, he became the team's senior consultant. 

It was an up-and-down Commissioner's Cup for the Tropang Giga, as they had to battle injuries throughout the season.

RR Pogoy returned late in the season for the Tropang Giga due to a heart condition.

Jayson Castro had to miss some games due to injuries.

And there was the issue of Mikey Williams, who had a contract dispute with the team, leading to the termination of his contract.

The team also changed imports twice.

TNT started the conference with Quincy Miller, and he was replaced after a game by original import Rondae Hollis-Jefferson.

Hollis-Jefferson was then replaced by his brother, Rahlir, after sustaining an injury at an East Asia Super League game.

On Wednesday, TNT bowed out of contention after suffering a 109-94 defeat at the hands of league-leader Magnolia.