Jakob Pöltl stays in Toronto - Lakers shocked with a trade!

Jakob Pöltl stays in Toronto - Lakers shocked with a trade!

On the last day of the NBA transfer period, February 6, 2025, the Austrian basketball player Jakob Pöltl was excited in Toronto. Although the Los Angeles Lakers were seriously interested in his change, he ultimately stayed with the Raptors. According to reports from krone.at War Pöltl, the fan of the Boston Celtics, torn. While a contract with the Lakers meant the chance to fight the NBA title, he did not necessarily want to play in the jersey of the archrival of his favorite team.

The Lakers, who carried out the most shocking transaction in NBA history on the same day by exchanging Anthony Davis against Luka Dončić to the Dallas Mavericks, are now under pressure to strengthen their center position. Like Sporting news reports, you have explored Pöltl's availability at the raptors. The Toronto club, however, demands a first round in the draft to give the 29-year-old player. The Lakers only have their much sought-after first-round pick for 2031, which they don't want to give up.

Pöltl, who achieved an average of 14.4 points and 10.3 rebounds per game this season, would be a valuable addition to the Lakers team. He could not only benefit from Dončić and LeBron James, but also act as a strong defender and Rim Protector. But it looks as if the Lakers, without the willingness to submit their 2031 picks, have to look for reinforcements elsewhere.