Report: Raptors-Spurs discussing commerce that may carry Poeltl again to Toronto

Lower than 24 hours earlier than the NBA commerce deadline, the hearsay mill continues to warmth up, together with a possible reunion story for the Toronto Raptors and Jakob Poeltl.

NBA correspondent Marc Stein reported Wednesday that the San Antonio Spurs and Raptors are having conversations a couple of commerce that may ship Poeltl again to Toronto, the staff who initially drafted the massive man.

Toronto drafted Poeltl with the ninth total decide within the 2016 NBA draft. He performed two seasons for the Raptors, earlier than being shipped to the Spurs as a part of the deal that introduced Kawhi Leonard to the Raptors.

Stein additionally reported that within the weeks main as much as the deadline, San Antonio gave the impression to be “reluctant” to half methods with the 27-year-old ahead. However over the previous 24 hours, there was a shift, and the Spurs are actually prepared to maneuver Poeltl.

The Utah product is having fun with a stable season below Gregg Popovich and the Spurs, averaging 12.1 factors and 9.1 rebounds a contest by way of 45 video games.

It’s not the primary hearsay the Raptors have been concerned in, and it actually gained’t be the final because the deadline approaches.

Toronto is taking over Poeltl and the Spurs Wednesday night time in what might very properly be his final recreation in a San Antonio uniform. Solely time will inform.

The NBA commerce deadline is Thursday at 3 p.m. ET/ 12 p.m. PT.

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