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The Brooklyn Nets have rebounded from an extremely rough start to the season to reemerge as one of the top teams in the Eastern Conference once again. And while they are currently trying to stay afloat with Kevin Durant on the sidelines, they figure to be a very dangerous team once the playoffs roll around […]

The thought of Jakob Poeltl playing alongside Luka Doncic will excite Dallas Mavericks fans. An NBA scout reportedly revealed that the Mavs are the “dark horse” in the Poeltl trade sweepstakes, per LJ Ellis. Ellis shared what the scout told him, per SpursTalk.com. “[Poeltl] would be a talent upgrade in a position of need and […]

The Boston Celtics’ rotation of bigs at the start of the season included a 36-year-old Al Horford, the not-so-big Grant Williams, and a steady stream of journeymen. But now that Robert Williams is back, the center position no longer seems to be a major worry. However, Boston could want to make a move for extra […]

San Antonio Spurs big man Jakob Poeltl will hear his name in NBA trade discussions more as we get nearer to February’s deadline. As the best player of the Spurs in the 2022-23 NBA season, San Antonio definitely would want a sizable return from any team interested in acquiring the services of the big man […]

The Boston Celtics have been in control of the Eastern Conference for most of the 2022-23 season. Once the Milwaukee Bucks cooled off after their torrid start to the season, the Celtics took control of their conference, and haven’t looked back since. With a 35-12 record, the C’s have the best record in basketball, and […]

The NBA trade deadline comes on February 9th, and the Golden State Warriors need to strengthen their rotation if they hope to compete in the playoffs. To be specific, the Warriors may need additional size at the five position since they are severely weak in that area. The struggling bench would also benefit greatly from […]

Oh how far the San Antonio Spurs have fallen down the NBA’s pecking order. For 22 seasons, there were three certainties in existence – death, taxes, and a Spurs playoff berth. However, all good things come to an end. The Kawhi Leonard saga in 2018 effectively put an end to the Spurs dynasty, and they […]

It’s no secret that the San Antonio Spurs, owners of a terrible 14-31 record, plan to sell with the trade deadline fast approaching. One such Spurs player that has found himself involved in trade talks for the past few months is starting center Jakob Poeltl, who, in turn, has attracted interest from the Golden State […]

The Boston Celtics hold the NBA’s best record heading into the trade deadline, yet that doesn’t mean they won’t make a move. The Celtics have shown “significant trade interest” in San Antonio Spurs center Jakob Poeltl, according to NBA Insider Shams Charania, A lot of new info on Jakob Poeltl in Sham's latest intel as […]

The 2022-23 NBA season has officially hit its halfway mark, so the clock is ticking for teams to make moves. With the Feb. 9 trade deadline almost here, rebuilding organizations such as the San Antonio Spurs could be active in the market by trading away some veterans. One player that should be in many trade […]

Don’t be surprised if San Antonio Spurs big man Jakob Poeltl finishes the 2022-23 NBA season with another team. Sources tell Shams Charania of The Athletic that Poeltl has been generating interest around the league, particularly mentioning two Atlantic Division teams in the forms of the Boston Celtics and the Toronto Raptors, as among those keeping […]

The San Antonio Spurs’ objectives to lose and develop young talent are going according to plan. They are 13-30 and seeing key young players like Devin Vassell, Keldon Johnson and Tre Jones take sizable leaps in their games. The next order of business is to discuss potential trades regarding their veterans, notably Jakob Poeltl. Aside […]

After a solid start to the 2022-23 NBA season in October, the San Antonio Spurs have gone all-in on tanking for Victor Wembanyama. In fact, the Spurs have gone 8-24 since November started and are currently second-to-the-last in the entire Western Conference. They are just 2.5 games ahead of in-state rivals the Houston Rockets. We’re […]

The 2023 NBA trade deadline is quickly approaching, and the Brooklyn Nets could be major players. After a disastrous 6-9 start to the season, the Nets have become the hottest team in the NBA right now, winning the last 12 games in a row. The ideas of trading Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving are now […]

The 2022-23 NBA season is cruising right along, and as we near the midway point of the season, the 2023 NBA trade deadline is beginning to draw near. Many teams are going to be looking to make some upgrades in their efforts to pursue a title this season, and one such team who could end […]

The Denver Nuggets are in a pretty good spot right now. They presently sit at the top of the Western Conference with a 22-11 win-loss record. They are currently one game ahead of the New Orleans Pelicans for the West’s top seed. The Nuggets have also won their last five games as of this writing. […]

The 2022-23 season is the start of a new era for the San Antonio Spurs. After missing the playoffs for three consecutive years, the Spurs fully embraced the rebuilding mode by trading All-Star guard Dejounte Murray in exchange for most first-round picks. With the 2023 NBA trade deadline approaching in under two months, expect San […]

Jakob Poeltl is listed as available on the NBA injury report, per NBA.com. The San Antonio Spurs big man has missed an extended period of time due to injury. His impending return provides the Spurs with a steady rim-protecting presence. The 27-year old big man has been listed in a various amount of trade rumors. […]

The Golden State Warriors defense of their 2022 Finals victory hasn’t exactly gone according to plan. They have just a 14-15 record, and haven’t looked anything like the team that coasted through the playoffs last season to win their fourth title in the past eight seasons. It’s become pretty clear early on that this team […]

The San Antonio Spurs, despite being in contention for most of the past 20 years, are clearly in rebuild mode. And with Jakob Poeltl in the last year of the three-year, $26.3 million extension he signed in 2020, it’s no wonder why other teams with dreams of playoff contention, namely the Golden State Warriors and […]

The February 9, 2023, NBA trade deadline will be here before we know it, which means the NBA trade chatter is heating up. One player who is definitely on the block is San Antonio Spurs center Jakob Poeltl. There are plenty of teams who could use this versatile, talented big man, including the Toronto Raptors. […]

The Golden State Warriors won one of the most impressive championships last year because of the inspiring journey they endured before winning their first chip since 2018. With an enormous payroll entering this 2022-23 campaign, they needed to let go of some critical pieces like Gary Payton II, Otto Porter Jr., and Nemanja Bjelica. The […]

It doesn’t take an NBA rumor mill expert to determine that the San Antonio Spurs are obvious sellers this season as they try and roll out the red carpet for Victor Wembanyama. Based on a report from Spurs insider LJ Ellis, San Antonio has finally opened up shop once again after closing its doors following […]

The 2022-23 season is marking the start of a new era in San Antonio. After missing the playoffs for three straight years, the Spurs fully embraced a rebuilding mode, trading away All-Star guard Dejounte Murray for mostly first-round picks and leaving more opportunities for its younger pieces. So far, it seems the rebuilding process is […]

The Miami Heat very nearly made it back to the NBA Finals last season, but their furious rally in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Boston Celtics came up just short. The hope was that they would be able to get healthy and rebound after a tough loss to make it back […]

With the first week of the NBA training camps over and preseason action already underway, some teams already have an idea of what their players can provide in 2022-23. However, rebuilding teams such as the San Antonio Spurs might still make some moves. The Spurs finally embraced rebuilding mode after trading All-Star Dejounte Murray to […]

The San Antonio Spurs franchise, led by president and head coach Gregg Popovich, has been one of the most successful franchises in the past 25 years, winning five championships off the backs of Tim Duncan, David Robinson, Manu Ginobili, Tony Parker, and Kawhi Leonard. As recently as 2017, the Spurs won 61 games, with Leonard […]

It might have taken 25 years, but the San Antonio Spurs are going through another rebuild after multiple disappointing seasons following the trade of Kawhi Leonard to the Toronto Raptors back in 2018. With the Victor Wembanyama sweepstakes heating up, the Spurs might look to boost their lottery odds even further and ship out veterans […]

The NBA offseason is winding down and with it, a turbulent few months for the Brooklyn Nets appeared to have come to an end. After rampant speculation and uncertainty, Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving return to Brooklyn committed to the Nets for the 2022-2023 season. They also come back to a significantly improved roster. Ben […]

After four seasons without making the playoffs, the Chicago Bulls returned to the postseason in 2022 following a big comeback season by DeMar DeRozan and another All-Star campaign by Zach LaVine. However, the team could not advance past the first round. The Bulls faced the then-defending NBA champion Milwaukee Bucks and got smoked in five […]

The San Antonio Spurs have had a rather busy offseason so far. They got some nice pieces in the 2022 NBA Draft but also traded away their star guard, Dejounte Murray. Now, it appears they’re also willing to part ways with their starting center, Jakob Poeltl. Per LJ Ellis of Spurs Talk, the big man […]

The San Antonio Spurs are undoubtedly rebuilding after trading away Dejounte Murray. However, they are not looking to tear everything down right now. This means that Jakob Poeltl, who has trade interest around the league, might be staying put. According to Steve Bulpett of Heavy.com, the Spurs are not ready to dump Poeltl just yet. […]

The San Antonio Spurs have officially begun their tank. After trading Dejounte Murray to the Atlanta Hawks — and even bringing Brett Brown to Gregg Popovich’s coaching staff — they are ready to lose and develop their young players. Their minimal activity in signing players during free agency reinforces their belief in taking their rebuild slowly. […]

The Atlanta Hawks have been on the precipice of becoming a legitimate contender for a few years now. However, they haven’t been able to build an NBA Finals-bound roster around Trae Young. The Hawks are looking to acquire Dejounte Murray from the San Antonio Spurs which will obviously help them improve, per Zach Klein. But […]

The San Antonio Spurs have a young roster with potential. However, there have been rumors about a Dejounte Murray trade. Murray is under contract through 2024 but the Spurs may want to trade him at peak value. Murray is fresh off of an All-Star caliber season that saw him average 21 points, 8 rebounds, and […]

The San Antonio Spurs may end up seeing plenty of change within their roster in the coming months. For one, Jakob Poeltl could be on the move for the second time in his career. HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto noted that the Spurs could garner trade interest for Poeltl come the 2022 NBA Draft. Scotto mentioned that […]

The Golden State Warriors proved their status as a dynasty even more by winning their fourth championship in eight years. The big three of Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green have done it again and are hungry for more. Their quest to repeat starts this upcoming Thursday at the 2022 NBA Draft. The Dubs […]

The Golden State Warriors defeated the Boston Celtics in the NBA Finals to clinch their fourth championship in the past eight years. There is no question that Golden State features one of the best dynasties of all time. Although the players, fans, and organization are currently celebrating the victory, the front office is already preparing […]

The NBA Trade Deadline is just hours away and that means many deals are being discussed right now. Two teams who have had negotiations recently are the Charlotte Hornets and San Antonio Spurs, who are trying to put together a package involving Jakob Poeltl and PJ Washington. However, they’ve hit a roadblock because of a […]