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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 […]

The Toronto Raptors are the East’s hottest team and are surging ahead of the 2022 NBA trade deadline. They have won six straight games, which is currently the second longest active winning in the league. Toronto has jumped into 6th place in the East and could still rise in the standings if they continue to […]

With the NBA trade deadline approaching, several teams will be looking at San Antonio Spurs big man Jakob Poeltl. It makes sense for any contending teams to trade for him since he is one of the best rim protectors in the NBA, which is something many teams, particularly in the Eastern Conference, will be seeking. […]

Rumors have swirled around San Antonio Spurs center Jakob Poeltl, who has been drawing the interest of opposing teams. The Chicago Bulls have been one team to check in on the availability of Poeltl, and, according to the latest Spurs rumors, have even made a trade offer for the talented big man. Here’s the Poeltl […]

The San Antonio Spurs have started the season off in a good way. In their first game, they won in major fashion versus the Orlando Magic, winning by 26. However, the second game against the Denver Nuggets went sour and the Spurs lost. Still, beating an opponent in the Magic they should be winning against […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic unveiled yet another trick in his deep arsenal at the expense of San Antonio Spurs center Jakob Poeltl during their matchup on Sunday. In a pick-and-roll play with Dwight Powell early in the second quarter, Doncic nutmegged Poeltl for a sick pass, resulting in an and-1 basket for Powell. Nutmeg […]

It’s not every day that an NBA player airballs a free-throw. After all, they spent countless hours in the gym perfecting their craft. However, when a player airballs two consecutive free-throws, then it’s a sign that he needs to spend more time in the gym. San Antonio Spurs big man Jakob Poeltl might be the […]

One of the more underrated storylines of the 2019-20 NBA season was the San Antonio Spurs‘ failure to reach the playoffs. The Spurs have been a franchise steeped in tradition and excellence for the better part of two-plus decades, with the tradition simply being winning. San Antonio made the playoffs in each year between 1998 […]

The San Antonio Spurs are also making moves in what has been a frenetic Day 1 of the NBA free agency window. It may not be the franchise-altering deal that opposing teams have recently gone through, but the re-signing of big man Jakob Poeltl serves as an important development in San Antonio’s offseason. According to […]

The 2019-20 NBA season felt like the end of an era for the San Antonio Spurs, as their 22-year playoff streak came to an end. The Gregg Popovich-mentored unit remained in the hunt for that eighth and final slot in the Western Conference, but they still failed to qualify despite their impressive run inside the […]

San Antonio Spurs center Jakob Poeltl jokingly lay the blame on Marco Belinelli for putting him on Derrick Jones Jr.’s poster. Per Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News, Poeltl said that Belinelli already apologized. The Austrian noted that he’ll forgive him eventually. Derrick White, who saw the play happen, also blamed Belinelli. Jakob Poeltl […]

The Atlanta Hawks have expressed trade interest in San Antonio Spurs center Jakob Poeltl, according to Michael Scotto of Bleacher Report. The Hawks have tried to upgrade the center position this season. They have also been linked with Detroit Pistons All-Star Andre Drummond, Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams and Sacramento Kings veteran Dewayne Dedmon, […]

The San Antonio Spurs played without All-Star LaMarcus Aldridge on Tuesday night against the Houston Rockets, yet the team was able to fight hard and force overtime through a thrilling sequence of events from second-year guard Lonnie Walker and big man Jakob Poeltl. The Spurs force OT on this crazy sequence! 🤭#GoSpursGo pic.twitter.com/9D7EjQY1wb — NBA […]

The San Antonio Spurs have gone 5-9 to open the 2019-20 season, and head coach Gregg Popovich is choosing to shake up the team’s starting lineup ahead of Wednesday’s contest versus the Washington Wizards With guard Derrick White already ruled out earlier in the day, Popovich will slot Patty Mills in as the starting point […]

A majority of league followers knew the Toronto Raptors made the right decision by trading for Kawhi Leonard last summer. But some analysts, fans, and others alike believed Masai Ujiri erred by trading franchise favorite DeMar DeRozan and promising big man Jakob Poeltl for an injured, disgruntled superstar and the fading Danny Green. Obviously, it’s […]

The New Orleans Pelicans were the biggest winners of the 2019 NBA Draft Lottery when they surprisingly won the first pick despite only having a six percent chance. Pelicans General Manager David Griffin is expected to select Zion Williamson from Duke University to the chagrin of the Phoenix Suns, New York Knicks, and Cleveland Cavaliers. […]

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich spoke to reporters before Game 7 of their first-round playoff series against the Denver Nuggets, and one of the issues he discussed was Jakob Poeltl’s alleged illegal screens. Popovich told Nuggets’ beat reporter Harrison Wind that Poeltl is just like any other NBA player. There are times when […]

The Denver Nuggets and San Antonio Spurs are playing the only Game 7 of the first round of the NBA Playoffs on Saturday night, and one of the Spurs’ players has come under scrutiny for the physical nature of his screens. Jakob Poeltl, the hulking seven-foot center from Austria, has leveled Nuggets point guard Jamal […]