This Raptors-Spurs Trade Sends Jakob Poeltl To Toronto

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Why The Toronto Raptors Do The Deal 

At 12-11, the Raptors obviously haven’t found their identity yet. Their season could go in a number of directions from here. 

If they wanted to tank it, that could be justified. After all, the upcoming draft is absolutely loaded with talent. At the same time, so are the Raptors. They could equally justify a win-now move. 

If they wanted to make one, Poeltl could be an excellent target. This teak lacks a starting calibre centre. Christian Koloko has flashed tremendous potential, but he’s still young and raw. Meanwhile, Pascal Siakam is not really a centre, period. 

Of course, landing Poeltl doesn’t mean the Raptors have to abandon their wing-at-the-5 looks entirely. This is not Joel Embiid – Poeltl will not come on board with the assumption that he’ll function as a high-usage starter.

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His role may fluctuate depending on matchups, but he should be a highly impactful big when the Raptors need him to be. 

Are the Spurs getting enough back for such a player? 

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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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