Toronto looking for more than one first-rounder for Jakob Poeltl
However, Toronto is rumored to be seeking more than a first-round pick for Poeltl (and perhaps even two). It’s the kind of price the Lakers just wouldn’t pay for a player like him, likely requiring they trade Rui Hachimura and maybe two first-round picks for a center who, ultimately, plays the same position as Davis — only worse.
Source: Los Angeles Times
More on this storyline
Aaron Rose: Jakob and Ochai will play. Kelly and IQ will not -via Twitter @AaronBenRose / January 27, 2025
Yet league sources stressed over the weekend that the Lakers are not expected to join the hunt for either Vučević or Toronto's Jakob Poeltl ... while oft-suggested Lakers target Walter Kessler of the Utah Jazz is believed to as close to unavailable as it gets with less than 10 days to go before the trade deadline on Feb. 6 at 3 PM ET. -via marcstein.substack.com / January 27, 2025
Aaron Rose: Misread the earlier injury report. Toronto has ruled out IQ. Jakob Poeltl, Kelly Olynyk, and Ochai Agbaji are all questionable for tomorrow -via Twitter @AaronBenRose / January 26, 2025
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