Clippers Land Spurs’ Jakob Poeltl In Major Trade Scenario

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Why The San Antonio Spurs Do The Deal

Most would expect the Spurs to seek a first-round pick in exchange for Poeltl. The Clippers, unfortunately, are one of the most draft-poor teams in the NBA.

They probably won’t surrender one. With that said, if the Spurs would like some intriguing young players, the Clippers may have a deal for them.

There’s an interesting contrast between the two the Spurs are receiving here. Coffey may be a long-term role player, but his 3-and-D skillset ensures that he’ll be a valuable one.

On the other hand, Boston Jr. has a higher ceiling and a lower floor. He could be a star in the NBA or a non-factor.

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Perhaps most importantly, neither should threaten the Spurs’ lottery odds in 2022-23. Even a breakout season from Boston is unlikely to drag them to a lot of wins: If it does, the Spurs will have a star on their hands. From that perspective, they can’t lose this deal.

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