[SHAMS/WOJ] Spurs trade Jakob Poeltl to the Raptors for Khem Birch, ‘24 1st and 2 2nds…

MikeTheKid · Post #1 » by **MikeTheKid** » Thu Feb 9, 2023 5:53 am

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rocketsfan100 · Post #2 » by **rocketsfan100** » Thu Feb 9, 2023 5:55 am

Great trade for the Raptors. They finally got legitimate 5 man who can play on both ends with size.

mademan · Post #3 » by **mademan** » Thu Feb 9, 2023 5:55 am

ya we're buyers....for some reason

Hoop Heavy · Post #4 » by **Hoop Heavy** » Thu Feb 9, 2023 5:55 am

What a great trade!

I predict a flurry of Raptor moves now.

Poeltl is the beasty-boy defensive big the 6 has been lacking

Yes, it cost a first and two seconds, still it is trade that has combined and increased the net value of the team. Don't be too shocked if he isn't flipped for Claxton or Turner or someone, but I don't think so.

These guys drafted him long ago and had to give him up to get the chip
... and now he's coming home. 8-)

celticfan42487 · Post #5 » by **celticfan42487** » Thu Feb 9, 2023 5:55 am

Woah... I didn't know we got trades announced this late.

Also... what the hell do the Raptors want with a contract year Poeltl? Lol.

A decent Center in the middle of his prime but has FT shooting issues so you can't play him late... doesn't seem to fit the mold of what they should be looking for.

Unless they've decided with contract years FVV and their SG they're trying to make the playoffs???

Isn't this just another player the Raptors will lose for nothing in free agency?

Castle Black · Post #6 » by **Castle Black** » Thu Feb 9, 2023 5:56 am

Goodbye sweet prince…

Hate the return we got. We waited too long to trade him smh. Rough.

picc · Post #7 » by **picc** » Thu Feb 9, 2023 5:57 am

Fix the name so people dont think its a troll thread por favor

Up-And-Coming · Post #8 » by **Up-And-Coming** » Thu Feb 9, 2023 5:59 am

This only makes sense to me if the Raptors are buyers this trade season. I wouldn’t be if I were them but best of luck.

Dan Z · Post #9 » by **Dan Z** » Thu Feb 9, 2023 6:01 am

celticfan42487 wrote:Woah... I didn't know we got trades announced this late.

Also... what the hell do the Raptors want with a contract year Poeltl? Lol.

A decent Center in the middle of his prime but has FT shooting issues so you can't play him late... doesn't seem to fit the mold of what they should be looking for.

Unless they've decided with contract years FVV and their SG they're trying to make the playoffs???

Isn't this just another player the Raptors will lose for nothing in free agency?

It's been awhile since the Raptors had a center.

I wonder if this means they're no longer sellers...? I looked up the standings and Toronto is 6-4 in their last 10 games.

Phreak50 · Post #10 » by **Phreak50** » Thu Feb 9, 2023 6:02 am

Nice guy that is becoming less and less playable in this era.

Strangely had a decent stroke in his first Toronto stint and now is horrible from the FT line and anywhere else but a dunk.

Also often goes up soft, ala Tiago Splitter then randomly throws down a beast dunk. Go figure.

Good defender though, reads plays well for blocks and deters shots as well.

Wish him well.

picc · Post #11 » by **picc** » Thu Feb 9, 2023 6:02 am

Even after this trade I'm sure unclear what the Raptors plan is for the season. Still a play in team even with Poetl, so does this mean more trades incoming to clear talent/capsapce?

life_saver · Post #12 » by **life_saver** » Thu Feb 9, 2023 6:02 am

bit surprised by this...I thought Raptors were looking to blow it up

Tor_Raps · Post #13 » by **Tor_Raps** » Thu Feb 9, 2023 6:06 am

We're going for the play in baby. 10th seed, here we come lol.

Seriously though, I couldn't watch our team be so damn soft inside. Happy to have someone that can rebound and block shots at an NBA level.

Hoop Heavy · Post #14 » by **Hoop Heavy** » Thu Feb 9, 2023 6:07 am

Welcome back Jacob!

I know ... it's not like he's probably finishing games ... but that's 30 minutes of ridiculously good low-post defense with solid (but not elite) rim protection. Most relevantly, he's mobile enough to cover lots of guys on the perimeter. Don't forget he sets hard screens and is bulky enough that he can stand up to (though probably not fully shut down) the likes of Embiid, Giannis, Lopez and the Joker. He's a great pairing with Koloko as our "traditional center".

This guy also rocks the offensive boards, can finish lobs from Scottie and is an expanding playmaker. Downside is his shooting including not the best free throw rate.

JimmyPlopper · Post #15 » by **JimmyPlopper** » Thu Feb 9, 2023 6:18 am

Good fit but it seems like they paid a little too much

Pachinko_ · Post #16 » by **Pachinko_** » Thu Feb 9, 2023 6:22 am

Nice for the Raps

RunOKC · Post #17 » by **RunOKC** » Thu Feb 9, 2023 6:24 am

Is Poeltl really worth that much? I don’t tune into many Spurs games but the times I’ve seen him he’s looked average at best

CIN-C-STAR · Post #18 » by **CIN-C-STAR** » Thu Feb 9, 2023 6:25 am

They owed us those picks anyway after the robbery of Kawhi's last great season :lol:

You'll like him Raps fans he's a good player and a good dude.

thelead · Post #19 » by **thelead** » Thu Feb 9, 2023 6:26 am

Decent trade for the Raptors depending on the pick protections.

CIN-C-STAR · Post #20 » by **CIN-C-STAR** » Thu Feb 9, 2023 6:27 am

JimmyPlopper wrote:Good fit but it seems like they paid a little too much

Do we know what the protections are on the pick?
Depending on that, and what it turns into if not conveyed, it could be quite a steal actually.
I was hoping for Boston's pick and Pritchard, which is potentially more valuable than this depending on those protections.