All 3 companies that applied for expansion teams have been approved by the board. Salud made the confirmation just now at the PBA office after the board meeting. That's at least 42 new roster spots.
The PBA will have 13 teams next season. The 3 new teams (NLEX, KIA, Blackwater) will get the 11th-13th picks for next season's draft but they weren't allowed to have direct hires. Current teams will be asked to name 14 players that will be protected. Those not named will be included in the expansion draft to be held after this current season ends in July.
NLEX, being the 3rd team of the MVP Group, will have a vote on policy matters but not on game-related matters. Just like SMC's 3rd team, San Mig Coffee, they can't vote on matters involving trades, game protests, officiating issues, the Draft and salary cap rules/violations.