- Jakob Poeltl’s back injury is a major factor influencing the Raptors’ approach to the NBA trade deadline.
- The most likely scenario is the Raptors making a minor move to get under the luxury tax threshold, potentially involving trading a minimum-contract player for a second-round pick.
- Domantas Sabonis’ name has been linked to the Raptors, but trade talks involving Poeltl have stalled due to his injury and contract.
- RJ Barrett is reportedly happy in Toronto and wants to see what a strong second half of the season will do for his contract extension value.
- Head coach Darko Rajakovic was named head coach for the World Team at the All-Star Game.
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