While San Antonio are reportedly listening to offers concerning their prized big-man, they want a big return in exchange for Poeltl. That return being what? Two first-rounders, similar to Derrick White’s value until they settled for one first-rounder and a top-one protected swap rights in a future draft.
The Spurs aren’t in a position right now where they feel the need to trade him, however, if the right offer comes along then they will most definitely take a look at it. To say the least, this needs to be an offer that they simply can’t refuse.
The Boston Celtics and Toronto Raptors are two known teams who currently have their sights on acquiring the 27-year-old. It is being reported that multiple teams want him and those two known teams are just the start of a good-sized list.
While Poeltl can stay loyal to the Spurs, it should be noted that he can earn considerably more in this summer’s free agency than what he can if he stays with San Antonio. Money talks and that could make his choice really easy or really difficult, when considering everything, on if he should leave or not.
But, staying on track, the Spurs are fielding offers and will accept one if they are absolutely blown away.
CourtSideHeat will continue to update this situation involving Poeltl when more details come out.
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According to Michael Grange of Sportsnet, the Toronto Raptors have made it very clear to the Phoenix Suns that they will not move off the 29-year-old for any given reason – even if that reason is Kevin Durant.
Toronto has every intention of extending Jakob Poeltl to a new deal, as he has been a focal point of their roster reconstruction for the past couple of seasons.
If he were to decline his $19.5 million player option, then he would be eligible to make $121.8 million over the course of the next four seasons. However, if he opts into his option, then he would stand to make $88.2 million over the next three seasons.
The Raptors have formally offered Immanuel Quickley and R.J. Barrett to the Suns for Durant, however, Phoenix is seeking for more assets in return. If Poeltl did get traded to Phoenix, it would immediately solve their starting center issues they’ve been facing since departing with Deandre Ayton.
In 57 games last season, Poeltl averaged 14.5 points and 9.6 rebounds per game.
