The NorthPort Batang Pier is holding open tryouts for the PBA Rookie Draft and unrestricted free agents. This comes amid rumors that the franchise is being sold to Pureblends Corp. The tryout sessions will be held at the Winterpine Basketball Court in Quezon City. NorthPort owns the fourth overall pick in the PBA Rookie Draft set to take place on September 7 at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall. The team is looking to rebuild after a semifinal run in the Commissioner's Cup behind Arvin Tolentino's strong performance. However, the team struggled in the Philippine Cup, which was Tolentino's last conference before he left to play overseas. Other key players such as Paul Zamar, Paolo Taha, William Navarro, and Allyn Bulanadi have also left the team. The open tryouts are an opportunity for new players to showcase their skills and potentially earn a spot on the team. PBA commissioner Willie Marcial has announced that a board meeting is scheduled for the first week of September, but it is unclear if the NorthPort franchise sale will be on the agenda. The team's officials have remained tight-lipped about the sale talks. Before the draft, a two-day combine will be held on September 4 and 5 at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City.