Khem Birch

2023 - 2 - 9

Post cover — Image courtesy of "Toronto Star"

Raptors acquire Jakob Poeltl from the San Antonio Spurs (Toronto Star)

Poeltl, though, will not come cheap and how — or if — the Raptors deal with him this summer will determine how this trade works out.

","type":"text","isParagraph":true,"isHeading":false},{"type":"textBreakPoint","insertAt":"contentEndBreakPoint"},{"text":"“We’re very happy to see him come to life,” the coach said. ","type":"text","isParagraph":true,"isHeading":false},{"type":"relatedStories","relatedStories":[]},{"type":"cta","buttonText":"Sign Up Now","buttonLink":"/emails.html?nsrc=article-inline-sportsheadlines","description":"Never miss the latest on the Leafs, Jays, Raptors and more with the Star's Sports Headlines email newsletter." “He doesn’t prefer to start, normally.” ","type":"text","isParagraph":true,"isHeading":false},{"type":"ad","className":"fresh-eight-ad","name":"Fresh2","display":"medium-up","pos":"3","sizes":[[728,90],[728,270]]},{"text":"Doug Smith is a sports reporter based in Toronto. ","type":"text","isParagraph":true,"isHeading":false},{"type":"textBreakPoint","insertAt":"contentMiddleBreakPoint"},{"type":"articleRelatedInlinePrimary"},{"type":"ad","className":"fresh-eight-ad","name":"Fresh1","display":"medium-up","pos":"2","sizes":[[728,90],[728,270]]},{"text":"Poeltl, a seven-foot-one centre, is a rim-protecting shot blocker on defence and a post-presence on offence that gives the Raptors a more throwback look than they’ve had. ","shortSeoGoogleHead":"Raptors acquire Jakob Poeltl from the San Antonio Spurs for Khem Birch","canonicalUrl":"https://www.thestar.com/sports/raptors/2023/02/09/raptors-acquire-jakob-poeltl-from-the-san-antonio-spurs.html","seoDescription":"Poeltl, though, will not come cheap and how — or if — the Raptors deal with him this summer will determine how this trade works out. ","smg_tag":"raptors","url":"https://www.thestar.com/sports/raptors/2023/02/09/raptors-acquire-jakob-poeltl-from-the-san-antonio-spurs.html","site_name":"thestar.com","enableLivechatadmin":"false","publisher":"https://www.facebook.com/torontostar","author_names":["Doug Smith"],"authors":"[{\"author\":\"Doug Smith\",\"photo\":{\"origImageSize\":\"800x500\",\"lastmodified\":2700061000,\"url\":\"/content/dam/thestar/columnist_logos/Smith_Doug_logo2015W.jpg\"}}]","smg2_tag":"sports"},"mobileCreditLogoObj":{},"seoHead":"Raptors acquire Jakob Poeltl from the San Antonio Spurs","creditLogoDarkObj":{},"headline":"Raptors acquire Jakob Poeltl from the San Antonio Spurs","subheadline":"Poeltl, though, will not come cheap and how — or if — the Raptors deal with him this summer will determine how this trade works out. ","hasImage":true,"section":"Sports","asset_id":"4d93edec-785e-42b0-9568-3e2c4c3f1d7c","title":"Raptors acquire Jakob Poeltl from the San Antonio Spurs","type":"article","thumbor_image":"{\"imageid\":\"GLD1NVHC4.3\",\"origImageSize\":\"1200x787\",\"cropthumb\":\"0,0,1181,787\",\"lastmodified\":1675985893958,\"fullWindowMainart\":false,\"forceoriginal\":false,\"caption\":\"Raptors guard Fred VanVleet protects the ball from San Antonio Spurs centre Jakob Poeltl on Wednesday. ","type":"text","isParagraph":true,"isHeading":false},{"text":"Nurse said before Wednesday’s game that Achiuwa prefers a backup role. ","type":"text","isParagraph":true,"isHeading":false},{"text":"For Toronto, the acquisition of Poeltl may allow the Raptors to move Precious Achiuwa back to a bench role from the starting position he’s occupied with Anunoby out with a wrist injury. ","type":"text","isParagraph":true,"isHeading":false},{"type":"ad","heading":"ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW","name":"ArticleBigBox3","display":"medium-down","pos":3,"interstitial":true,"sizes":[[300,250]]},{"text":"Western Conference contenders like Memphis or either of the Los Angeles teams, may intensify interest in Anunoby as someone who can guard the likes of Durant. ","heading":"","fullWindow":false,"fullBleed":false,"showFullBleedOnMobile":false,"headColor":"","type":"html5mobile","textColor":"","mobileImageUrl":"","bgColor":"","imageUrl":"","registeredOnly":false,"linkUrl":"","aodaTitle":"TikTok","internalScroll":false,"displayStyle":"small-up"},{"type":"ad","heading":"ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW","name":"ArticleSecondBigBox","display":"medium-down","pos":"2","interstitial":true,"sizes":[[300,250]]},{"text":"But, for now, the Raptors have added a traditional big man to the roster and shifted away from a group known for length and versatility and switchability on defence. ","type":"text","isParagraph":true,"isHeading":false},{"text":"“We loved him when he was here,” Raptors coach Nick Nurse said of Poeltl before Toronto beat the Spurs 112-98 on Wednesday night.

Raptors trade Khem Birch, draft picks to Spurs for centre Jakob Poeltl (The Globe and Mail)

The trade brings Jakob Poeltl back to the Raptors. Toronto drafted him ninth overall in the 2016 draft.

Poeltl spent the first two seasons of his NBA career with the Raptors after Toronto drafted him ninth overall in 2016. I’m just trying to keep it out as much as possible, just trying to focus on these games now. “I know there’s a lot of noise and stuff. He was traded with all-star swingman DeMar DeRozan and a protected 2019 first-round draft pick to the Spurs in the summer of 2018 for forwards Kawhi Leonard and Danny Green. Toronto announced Thursday it had traded Canadian centre Khem Birch, a protected 2024 first-round pick and two future second-round picks to the San Antonio Spurs in exchange for centre Jakob Poeltl. The Toronto Raptors have made their first move of the NBA trade deadline – and it’s for a familiar face.

Khem Birch, picks traded from Raptors to Spurs (numberFire)

The San Antonio Spurs acquired power forward Khem Birch, a protected 2024 first-round pick, and two second-round picks from the Toronto Raptors for center ...

Zach Collins is expected to replace Poeltl as the Spurs' starting center, so Birch will likely be competing for playing time with fellow backups Isaiah Roby, Charles Bassey, and Dewayne Dedmon. The San Antonio Spurs acquired power forward Khem Birch, a protected 2024 first-round pick, and two second-round picks from the Toronto Raptors for center Jakob Poeltl. Khem Birch, picks traded from Raptors to Spurs

Spurs trade Jakob Poeltl to Raptors for Khem Birch, picks (mySanAntonio.com)

The San Antonio Spurs have traded center Jakob Poeltl to the Toronto Raptors in exchange for Khem Birch and future draft picks.

As predicted, San Antonio did find a deal for Jakob Poeltl, [who was reportedly on the trade block for some time](https://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/spurs/article/jakob-poeltl-spurs-trade-17727717.php). The first is 1-6 protected through 2024, 2025, and 2026, In return the Spurs are receiving center Khem Birch, one protected first round pick, and two future second round picks.

Report: Raptors Acquire Jakob Poeltl For Khem Birch & 2024 1st (Sports Illustrated)

The Toronto Raptors have reportedly acquired Jakob Poeltl from the San Antonio Spurs for Khem Birch and a 2024 first-round pick.

Spurs trade center Jakob Poeltl to Toronto for Khem Birch, bevy of ... (KEYE TV CBS Austin)

SAN ANTONIO - The San Antonio Spurs sent centerJakob Poeltl to the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday, according toESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.

Spurs trade center Jakob Poeltl to Raptors, Josh Richardson to ... (KSAT San Antonio)

The San Antonio Spurs have agreed to trade center Jakob Poeltl to the Toronto Raptors in exchange for center Khem Birch, a protected 2024 first round pick ...

He’s also previously played for the Orlando Magic. SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio Spurs have agreed to trade center Jakob Poeltl to the Toronto Raptors in exchange for center Khem Birch, a protected 2024 first round pick and two future second rounders, the team said Thursday. The Toronto Raptors are acquiring San Antonio Spurs center Jakob Poeltl for Khem Birch, a protected 2024 first-round draft pick and two future second-round picks, sources tell ESPN.— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn)

Reports: Raptors send Birch, picks to Spurs in exchange for centre ... (CTV Toronto)

The Toronto Raptors have reportedly made their first move of the trade deadline - and it's for a familiar face.

ambush shooting that claimed lives of 2 police officers](https://barrie.ctvnews.ca/new-details-released-in-innisfil-ont-ambush-shooting-that-claimed-lives-of-2-police-officers-1.6265630) woman who killed husband with baseball bat eligible for parole in 10 years](https://northernontario.ctvnews.ca/northern-ont-woman-who-killed-husband-with-baseball-bat-eligible-for-parole-in-10-years-1.6266649) As it continues to spread, health officials are urging people to keep up with their vaccinations, especially if they have upcoming travel plans. Quebec Premier Francois Legault will visit the site of a bus crash at a Laval daycare that killed two children and injured several others on Wednesday. 5 hr ago 3 hr ago 2 hr ago 1 hr ago 6 hr ago 10 min ago 6 min ago 4 hr ago

Les Raptors échangent le Montréalais Khem Birch aux Spurs (Le Devoir)

Charles Rex Arbogast Archives Associated Press Khem Birch (à droite) présente 2,2 points, 1,3 rebond, 0,4 assistance, 0,3 bloc et 8,1 minutes de jeu en moyenne ...

Cette mégatransaction avait mis la table pour la conquête du premier championnat de la NBA de l’histoire des Raptors, en 2019. De son côté, Birch présente 2,2 points, 1,3 rebond, 0,4 assistance, 0,3 bloc et 8,1 minutes de jeu en moyenne en 20 matchs cette saison avec les Raptors. Poeltl affiche 12,1 points, 9,1 rebonds, 1,2 bloc et 26 minutes de temps de jeu en moyenne en 45 présences cette saison avec les Spurs.

Les Raptors échangent Khem Birch (Le Journal de Montréal)

Le joueur de basketball québécois Khem Birch poursuivra sa carrière avec les Spurs de San Antonio, car ceux-ci l'ont acquis des Raptors de Toronto par voie ...

Pour sa part, Pöltl effectuera un retour en Ontario, puisqu’il a évolué avec la seule équipe canadienne de la ligue pendant deux campagnes. Cependant, son séjour à Toronto a été ardu, les blessures n’aidant pas sa cause. Ayant disputé les premiers matchs de sa carrière avec le Magic d’Orlando en 2017-2018, il a signé un contrat avec les Raptors peu après avoir été libéré par le club floridien en avril 2021.

Les Raptors échangent le Montréalais Khem Birch aux Spurs, en ... (Le Droit)

Les Raptors ont transigé avec les Spurs de San Antonio pour obtenir jeudi le centre Jakob Poeltl, dont la carrière a débuté à Toronto.

Il est au 19e rang de la ligue pour les rebonds par match. Les Raptors ont cédé le Montréalais Khem Birch, un choix de première ronde protégé en 2024 et des choix de deuxième tour cette année et en 2025. Les Raptors échangent le Montréalais Khem Birch aux Spurs, en retour de Jakob Poeltl

Pas d'offres assez intéressantes pour les Raptors - TVA Sports (TVA Sports)

L'intérêt était grand à travers la NBA pour quelques joueurs des Raptors de Toronto, mais le directeur général Masai Ujiri a choisi de ne pas envoyer ses ...

Ayant disputé les premiers matchs de sa carrière avec le Magic d’Orlando en 2017-2018, il a signé un contrat avec les Raptors peu après avoir été libéré par le club floridien en avril 2021. Devant les médias pour faire le bilan de sa journée, Ujiri a avoué que l’opportunité de réaliser un grand coup ne s’était pas présentée. Les Raptors ont obtenu en retour le centre autrichien Jakob Pöltl et a également cédé un choix de premier tour protégé au repêchage 2024 de la NBA, ainsi que deux sélections de deuxième tour.

NBA trade deadline: Raptors send Birch to Spurs for Poeltl (CP24 Toronto's Breaking News)

The Toronto Raptors have made their first move of the NBA trade deadline — and it's for a familiar face.

[More Raptors News](https://www.cp24.com/sports/toronto-raptors-news) ['I believe in these guys’: Three things Raptors boss Masai Ujiri said after a quieter than expected trade deadline](https://www.cp24.com/news/i-believe-in-these-guys-three-things-raptors-boss-masai-ujiri-said-after-a-quieter-than-expected-trade-deadline-1.6267656) [Raptors send Birch, picks to Spurs in exchange for centre Poeltl](https://www.cp24.com/sports/toronto-raptors-news/raptors-send-birch-picks-to-spurs-in-exchange-for-centre-poeltl-1.6266492) [Raptors beat Spurs 112-98 for Toronto's third straight win](https://www.cp24.com/sports/raptors-beat-spurs-112-98-for-toronto-s-third-straight-win-1.6266270) [Siakam, Barnes ignoring trade deadline speculation as Raptors could be sellers](https://www.cp24.com/sports/siakam-barnes-ignoring-trade-deadline-speculation-as-raptors-could-be-sellers-1.6264791) [Toronto Raptors forward O.G. San Antonio Spurs](https://www.cp24.com/sports/toronto-raptors-forward-o-g-anunoby-out-vs-san-antonio-spurs-1.6263456) [Top Sports News](https://www.cp24.com/sports) [Patrick Mahomes wins 2nd MVP award ahead of Super Bowl](https://www.cp24.com/sports/patrick-mahomes-wins-2nd-mvp-award-ahead-of-super-bowl-1.6268039) [Maple Leafs GM Kyle Dubas not focused on future with Toronto beyond this season](https://www.cp24.com/sports/maple-leafs-gm-kyle-dubas-not-focused-on-future-with-toronto-beyond-this-season-1.6267893) [Bo Bichette, Blue Jays finalize $33.6M, 3-year contract](https://www.cp24.com/sports/bo-bichette-blue-jays-finalize-33-6m-3-year-contract-1.6267888) [Canada's participation at Summer World University Games in China limited at best](https://www.cp24.com/sports/canada-s-participation-at-summer-world-university-games-in-china-limited-at-best-1.6267363) [Canadian men to host Honduras on March 28 in Toronto in CONCACAF Nations League play](https://www.cp24.com/sports/canadian-men-to-host-honduras-on-march-28-in-toronto-in-concacaf-nations-league-play-1.6267234) Poeltl spent the first two seasons of his NBA career with the Raptors after Toronto drafted him ninth overall in 2016. I'm just trying to keep it out as much as possible, just trying to focus on these games now. "I know there's a lot of noise and stuff. Poeltl is averaging 12.1 points, 9.1 rebounds and 1.2 blocks in 26.1 minutes per game across 45 appearances for the Spurs this season. He was traded with all-star swingman DeMar DeRozan and a protected 2019 first-round draft pick to the Spurs in the summer of 2018 for forwards Kawhi Leonard and Danny Green. Poeltl, who was already in Toronto on Wednesday night as the Spurs lost to the Raptors 112-98, spoke about the possibility of being traded again after the game. "I just try to focus on the here and now for the most part," said the 27-year-old. Centre Jakob Poeltl rejoined the Raptors in a trade with San Antonio early Thursday morning that sent Canadian centre Khem Birch, a protected 2024 first-round pick, and two future second-round picks to the Spurs. The Toronto Raptors made one move at the NBA trade deadline — and it was for a familiar face. Raptors send Birch, picks to Spurs in exchange for centre Poeltl

Les Raptors rapatrient Jakob Poeltl des Spurs (ICI.Radio-Canada.ca)

Pour mettre la main sur l'Autrichien de 27 ans, les Torontois auraient cédé aux Spurs de San Antonio le Montréalais Khem Birch ainsi qu'un choix de premier tour ...

Un joueur régulier chez les Spurs, il a inscrit douze points, neuf rebonds, trois aides et un bloc en moyenne par match depuis le début de la présente saison. Un colosse de 2,16 m (7 pi 1 po) et 111 kg (254 lb), il est l’un des joueurs les plus grands et costauds de la NBA. [a disputé les deux premières saisons de sa carrière avec les Raptors](https://ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/1095041/raptors-reserviste-succes-equipe), faisant ses débuts dans la NBA en même temps que Siakam et VanVleet en 2016-2017. Je crois en notre organisation. Je crois en nos entraîneurs. Je crois en ces joueurs.

Les Raptors échangent le Montréalais Khem Birch aux Spurs, en ... (Le Soleil)

Les Raptors ont transigé avec les Spurs de San Antonio pour obtenir jeudi le centre Jakob Poeltl, dont la carrière a débuté à Toronto.

Khem Birch

Explore the last week