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Raptors make stance on Jakob Poeltl crystal clear if rumors are true

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On Tuesday, NBA insider Jake Fischer reported (subscription required) that the Toronto Raptors "hope to retain Jakob Poeltl as part of any in-season dealings they undertake rather than part with their long-tenured center." The context behind that was Fischer writing that the team does want to upgrade their frontcourt, and that they're interested in Domantas Sabonis (and Anthony Davis).

The Raptors don't need to make a decision now on what they will do before the Feb. 5 deadline, even though Dec. 15, the unofficial start of trade season, has now passed. As Fischer wrote, the front office will wait to see how good this year's team can be, a determination that will happen in the next few weeks.