With Jordan Heading’s trade papers to TNT already submitted pending approval from the Commissioner’s Office, the next big question is: Will he get to suit up in the ongoing Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Philippine Cup?

The high-scoring guard is unsure of the timetable of his return from a back injury that had him sidelined for quite a while in Converge, heading to his impending transfer in exchange for the contract rights of disgruntled Mikey Williams.

“Hopefully, I can get myself into shape and get myself healthy so that I can help them as soon as possible. Whether that’s this conference or next conference, we will see,” said the 6-foot-2 Filipino-Australian, who has been dealing with back spasms since the Commissioner’s Cup quarterfinals against Rain or Shine.

Heading, who watched the FiberXers’ 117-103 win over Terrafirma last Wednesday, said he’s been ramping up his rehabilitation to get back on the floor as soon as possible.

“I’ve been doing non-contact things and a lot of things on my own. I’m not just doing one rehab session a day. I’m doubling up. Mark Escarlote