This Celtics-Spurs Trade Features Jakob Poeltl

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Why The San Antonio Spurs Do The Deal 

Meanwhile, there’s a reason Poeltl is widely seen as available. 

The Spurs are tanking. They don’t have a future with the 27-year-old big man. This team is thinking about Victor Wembanyama. 

They might as well maximize their odds of landing him. As it stands, the Spurs have solid lottery odds, but the Houston Rockets, Charlotte Hornets, and Detroit Pistons are all ahead of them. With that said, they still have time to catch up. 

This deal ought to help them do so. Meanwhile, a first-round pick and a swap is probably fair value for a defensive big in a post-Gobert market.

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If the Spurs can get two picks, they should, but if they can’t, this should suffice. 

Should the Celtics even offer this much? 

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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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