This Raptors-Spurs Trade Features Jakob Poeltl

Jakob Poeltl, Toronto Raptors, San Antonio Spurs, NBA trade Rumors
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Jakob Poeltl, San Antonio Spurs, NBA Trade Rumors
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San Antonio Spurs Receive: C Khem Birch, 2024 First-Round Pick (TOR) 
Toronto Raptors Receive: C Jakob Poeltl

Luckily, Poeltl can probably understand why the Raptors sent him to the Spurs. Realistically, they had no choice. 

Of course, Poeltl wasn’t the centrepiece of the package the Spurs received. That would be DeMar DeRozan. On the other hand, very few players aren’t expendable when you’re receiving Kawhi Leonard in return. 

Meanwhile, nobody could fault the Raptors for acquiring him now. After all, he led them to an NBA championship. The NBA is a star’s league – role players like Poeltl are important, but they’re nothing without a star like Leonard to lead the charge. 

Meanwhile, in 2022, the Spurs have no such star.

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By contrast, the Raptors may not have a Leonard level player, but Pascal Siakam is having an outstanding season, and Scottie Barnes has endless potential in his own right. 

Could Poeltl be the missing piece for these Raptors? 

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James Piercey

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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