3 New Jakob Poeltl Trades San Antonio Spurs Must Consider

Jakob Poeltl, San Antonio Spurs, NBA Trade Rumors
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San Antonio Spurs Receive: C James Wiseman 
Golden State Warriors Receive: C Jakob Poeltl 

Unlike the other deal in this piece, this trade doesn’t net the Spurs a first-round pick. With that said, would they settle on a recent number two overall selection? 

Granted, James Wiseman is not your ordinary recent number two pick. We don’t mean that as a compliment, either. Over his tenure with the Golden State Warriors, Wiseman has fallen well short of expectations thus far. 

Don’t make the mistake of writing off his upside on that basis. Wiseman may never be a ball-dominant superstar, but he could still develop into a strong rim protector who provides a semblance of floor-spacing. If he reaches his ceiling, he’ll still be a starter in this league – if not an All-Star. 

The Spurs are in a perfect place to gamble on that development. Meanwhile, the Golden State Warriors make a nice upgrade to their center rotation here.

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Realistically, Poeltl would be likely to earn the starting nod over Kevon Looney in 2022-23. When you’re trying to defend the NBA championship, that’s exactly the type of win-now upgrade you ought to make. 

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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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