JULY 6: The Raptors have officially re-signed Poeltl, the team announced today in a press release.
“Jakob brought an immediate presence on the floor when he returned to us last season. He’s a smart, hard-nosed rim protector,” Raptors president Masai Ujiri said in a statement. “We have been strong believers in Jakob as a player and as an individual since day one, and we are thrilled that he will be a Raptor for years to come.”
JUNE 30: The Raptors accomplished one of their offseason priorities, as they reached a four-year agreement with center Jakob Poeltl, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski (Twitter link).
The contract is worth $80MM and includes a player option in the fourth year.
Toronto was intent on retaining Poeltl after re-acquiring him from the Spurs last season. Poeltl, who played his first two seasons with Toronto before a 4 1/2-year stint with San Antonio, averaged 13.1 points, 9.1 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 1.3 blocks and 1.2 steals in 26 games with the Raptors last season.
Poeltl stabilized a position that had been in flux for several seasons. The Rockets and Spurs were reported to have interest in Poeltl, 27, but he obviously felt comfortable staying with the Raptors in the prime of his career.
$20M per. Damn…
Jakob Poeltl resigning for 4 years $80 million is a great deal!!! He’s a defensive menace. Know they just need Fred VanVleet back.
I have read this comment from you on every story in the last 2 hours
And yet it was compelling enough for you to reply to.
Folks will complain about the Raptors not picking a lane (or picking the wrong one), but it’s a solid deal. The guy simply makes those around him better, the analytics love him, and he does a great job protecting the rim. He may no longer be a plus value on a cheaper contract, but it is what it is.
One of the most reasonable contracts given out so far.
Raptors must love sitting there being a completely average team year in and year out. What a joke of a franchise
You must have missed it when they won a championship recently.
Hmm. Trying to figure out what role you had in the organization and when you got fired. Burner account.
Still bitter Mr. Casey?
Bryan Colangelo’s wife? Still bored.
Resign Fleet, trade Boucher, Young, Flynn and picks for Lowry. Toronto then needs to find a young PG prospect to develop. Then trade S Barnes, OG etc etc picks for K Leonard
Meth is quite a drug