This Nets-Spurs Trade Sends Jakob Poeltl To Brooklyn

Consider this a Public Service Announcement: do not try to predict what the Brooklyn Nets are going to do this NBA offseason.

It’s not worth it. The Nets have been the most turbulent team in the NBA this offseason. First, reports surfaced that they wanted to trade Kyrie Irving. Given how unreliable he’s been in recent years, that’s fair enough.

Unfortunately for the organization, those reports were followed by a Kevin Durant trade request. Whether that’s due to the team’s alleged interest in moving his friend, nobody can be sure.

Either way, everything is up in the air now. Will the Nets be contending in 2022-23? Perhaps. Will they be rebuilding? It’s possible. Will they be somewhere in between? Who knows.

LATEST NBA NEWS AND TRADE RUMORS: Updates On Kevin Durant, Brooklyn Nets & San Antonio Spurs

Assuming they want to at least remain competitive, landing a high-end defensive big would be a smart decision.

Here’s a deal that has them acquiring San Antonio Spurs big man Jakob Poeltl.

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James Piercey

When it comes to exploring the endless possibilities of NBA trades, there's no one quite like James Piercey. With a keen eye for player dynamics, salary cap intricacies, and a knack for discovering uncharted trade territory, James has risen to prominence as the preeminent expert in the realm of hypothetical NBA trades. James is also known for his work covering the Houston Rockets for SB Nation's The Dream Shake — a blog that gives a daily, comprehensive look at the team. He has written for various outlets, including FanSided and Last Word on Sports, among others.

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