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Player Review: Jakob Poeltl — the hero we hoped for, the trade we were all confused by

Remember the trade deadline? Do you want to forget the trade deadline? No matter your opinion of the Toronto Raptors decision to stay fairly quiet during the 2023 NBA trade deadline, there was one transaction that changed the course of this Raptors season — and seasons beyond this one, ultimately. Jakob Poeltl was traded from the San Antonio Spurs back to the Toronto Raptors after being traded to the Spurs by the Raptors in 2018 as part of the Kawhi Leonard deal. In exchange, the Raptors sent San Antonio Khem Birch, one first round draft pick (2024) and two second round draft picks (2023/2025).