Charlotte Hornets Acquire Jakob Poeltl

Charlotte Hornets Receive: C Jakob Poeltl

San Antonio Spurs Receive: C Mason Plumlee, 2023 First-Round Pick (DEN via CHA)

Of course, the Chicago Bulls won’t be the only Eastern Conference team in need of a stout rim protector who can survive in space.

The Charlotte Hornets certainly use his services. Granted, they just selected a big man in the NBA Draft in Mark Williams. That shouldn’t stop them from acquiring Poeltl.

After all, the Hornets are in a different stage of rebuilding than the Spurs. Specifically, they should be looking to phase out of theirs. A rookie is unlikely to be a valuable starter in year one. The Hornets could still use a starting center.

Furthermore, Poeltl could be a valuable mentor for the former Duke big. All told, this deal takes a position of weakness and turns it into a relatively strong one for the Hornets.

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As for the Spurs, their motive here is simple. They’re interested in acquiring the first-round pick – although, Plumlee’s expiring contract is a small asset for them as well.