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Poeltl is not that, at least not at the moment, so any trade scenario in which he’s involved seems highly unlikely, which means when it comes to any of the big swings the Raptors might have wanted to take by the deadline, the bat is barely off their shoulder. “He’s a really hard to guy to trade right now,” said one source who has been monitoring the situation. “He’s hurt and he’s locked in for five years.”
Sam Amick: “RJ (Barrett) is definitely of interest to the Kings. The obstacle, like I wrote, is Jakob Poeltl. It’s an absolute non-starter for Sacramento—they’re not taking him on. He has a lot of money left; I think it’s around $103 million. So if you see Poeltl move somewhere else before the deadline—which is unlikely—that’s the only way this becomes more realistic. And honestly, I forgot to write this part: his back issues have kept him off the floor lately, which is another thing to monitor.”
Josh Lewenberg: Jakob Poeltl has been ruled out vs Minnesota tomorrow. He'll miss his 22nd straight game (and 24th in the last 25 games) on the eve of the trade deadline.
As I wrote late last week, the Toronto Raptors are indeed a serious suitor for the Sacramento Kings’ Domantas Sabonis. Yet as team and league sources shared on Monday, the Raptors need to find a new home for big man Jakob Poeltl — outside of Sacramento — if the Sabonis deal is going to happen.
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Michael Grange: Darko Rajakovic on his wishes for trade deadline: “there's one guy that I really, really like that I would like to join our team. His name is Jakob Poeltl, that guy can definitely help us.” Poeltl went through a non-contact workout Tuesday and is still considered day-to-day.
Blake Murphy: Collin Murray-Boyles went through an extended play group at practice today and is questionable Wednesday, will see how he feels coming out of it. Jakob Poeltl got on the floor, non-contact. Everything is an extended day-to-day managing the pain at this point.
Marc Stein: The Raptors say Jakob Poeltl remains without a defined recovery timetable as he manages “ongoing back issues.”
The Raptors say Jakob Poeltl remains without a defined recovery timetable as he manages “ongoing back issues.” pic.twitter.com/WWLvvIFvwL
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) January 25, 2026
TSN can confirm that Toronto appears willing to part with some combination of Immanuel Quickley, Jakob Poeltl and RJ Barrett, or at least that’s the impression that rival teams have gleaned from exploratory discussions. That tracks, both because the Raptors would need to include one or two of those players to match salary in any big trade, but also because those are the contracts limiting their financial flexibility moving forward.
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Josh Lewenberg: No update on Poeltl, per Darko. “We’re trying to find the best way to get him back on the court.” He’ll miss his 13th straight game (15 of last 16). Was nearing a return last week but the team has pumped the brakes on that, with Jak experiencing continued discomfort in his back
Josh Lewenberg: A few changes to the Raptors’ injury report for tonight’s game vs the Clippers. Mamu (illness) has been upgraded to probable and Battle (ankle) has been ruled out. Barrett, Poeltl and Walter are out. Quickley still questionable.
Sources say Toronto is among the teams that has maintained trade interest in Anthony Davis, but any firm offer that the Raptors make is expected to be built around the contract of Immanuel Quickley or Jakob Poeltl alongside RJ Barrett in a Davis deal.
