The Ginebra Gin Kings made the unexpected move a day before the team squares off with the NorthPort Batang Pier in the PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup.
LA Tenorio is now an unrestricted free agent.
Ginebra relegated the veteran playmaker to the UFA list on Tuesday, April 30, to give space for Jayson David.
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Tenorio is a seven-time champion with the Gin Kings, four of which he was hailed as Finals Most Valuable Player.
But after surviving colon cancer, the 40-year-old star saw his minutes dip, and he gradually eased into the role of a playing-assistant coach.
LA Tenorio| Photo (c) RM Chua/One Sports
David, meanwhile, was Ginebra’s 20th overall pick in 2022 but played sparingly in two seasons.
The Gin Kings made this unexpected move just days after absorbing a 93-104 setback to San Miguel and a day before their game against NorthPort in the PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup.