Raptors C Jakob Poeltl (ankle) out indefinitely
Jan 7, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl (19) defends against a shot by Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga (00) during the first half at Chase Center. credits: John Hefti-USA TODAY Sports Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl is out indefinitely after sustaining a sprained left ankle during Sunday's victory over the Golden State Warriors.
He will be re-evaluated in two weeks and the Raptors will update his status when warranted.
Poeltl is averaging 10.6 points and 8.3 rebounds in 36 games (all starts) this season. He leads the Raptors with 50 blocked shots and he leads the NBA with a 68.5 field-goal percentage.
The 28-year-old has recorded 13 double-doubles and scored in double figures 22 times this season.
In 524 career games (271 starts) over eight seasons, Poeltl is averaging 8.2 points and 6.6 rebounds and has 660 blocked shots.
Poeltl was the No. 9 overall pick in the 2016 draft by the Raptors. He was dealt to the San Antonio Spurs in July 2018 as part of the trade that brought Kawhi Leonard to Toronto. He was reacquired by the Raptors last February.
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