The 2014–15 Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters season was the 25th season of the franchise in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA).
Key dates July 9: Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters head coach Norman Black was moved to the Meralco Bolts, replacing Ryan Gregorio as head coach. Replacing Black in Talk 'N Text is assistant coach Jong Uichico.Norman Black moves to Meralco, Jong Uichico to take over Talk ‘N Text as MVP group shuffles coaches , Interaksyon.com, July 9, 2014 August 24: The 2014 PBA draft took place in Midtown Atrium, Robinson Place Manila. January 9, 2015: Jimmy Alapag formally announced his retirement during a press conference at the Smart Araneta Coliseum prior to the second game of the 2014–15 PBA Philippine Cup Finals between the Alaska Aces and the San Miguel Beermen. March 5: The team retired the jersey number of Jimmy Alapag during the All-Star Weekend, where he was also added as the 13th man of the South All-Stars.Fitting curtain call as Salud names Jimmy Alapag '13th man' of South team in PBA All-Stars, Snow Badua, spin.ph, January 30, 2015
Draft picks
Round Pick Player Position Nationality PBA D-League team College 2 8 Harold Arboleda F Jumbo Plastic Linoleum Giants Perpetual
Roster
Philippine Cup
Eliminations
Standings
Game log
Playoffs
Bracket
Commissioner's Cup
Eliminations
Standings
Game log
Playoffs
Bracket
Governors' Cup
Eliminations
Standings
Bracket
Game log
Transactions
Trades
Pre-season September 22, 2014Texters bag J-Wash, Ganuelas, Inquirer.net, September 22, 2014. To GlobalPortNonoy Baclao and 2017 1st round pick (from Talk 'n Text) To NLEXHarold Arboleda and 2018 2nd round pick(from Talk 'n Text via Globalport)2016 2nd round pick(from Ginebra via GlobalPort) To Talk 'N TextJay Washington (from GlobalPort)Matt Ganuelas (from NLEX via GlobalPort) October 2, 2014, Inquirer.net, October 2, 2014 To Rain or Shine2015 & 2019 2nd round picks To Talk 'N TextLarry Rodriguez October 9, 2014Alas heads to TnT in 3-team trade deal philstar.com, retrieved October 9, 2014 To BlackwaterLarry Rodriguez and 2015 1st round pick (from Talk 'N Text) To NLEXNiño Canaleta(from Talk 'N Text via Blackwater) To Talk 'N TextKevin Alas (from NLEX)2015 1st round pick (from Blackwater)
Recruited imports Tournament Name Debuted Last game RecordCommissioner's Cup Richard Howell January 28 (vs Rain or Shine) February 15 (vs Ginebra) 4–1 Ivan Johnson February 20 (vs NLEX) April 29 (vs Rain or Shine) 12–6Governors' Cup Steffphon Pettigrew May 10 June 19 5–6 Sam Daghles* May 10 June 19 5–6 (* Asian import)
References