NBA Trade Rumors: Predicting where the top 20 deadline candidates will land

7. Jakob Poeltl, San Antonio Spurs

Once again, the Spurs have the opportunity to trade another of their more veteran pieces on the roster. Jacob Poeltl is a player that has been extremely productive during the last two seasons in San Antonio. He’s really come to his role as a player and has shown the ability to be a legit starting center in the NBA.

It’s unlikely that will happen with the Spurs. But as I said before, the Spurs can’t take their veteran assets for granted and must make a move if it is in the best interest of the franchise. For as good as Poeltl has been for the Spurs recently, I believe it’s probably in the best interest of San Antonio to trade him.

And there should be a healthy interest in Poeltl at the deadline. Despite the high asking price, I believe the Boston Celtics will make a move for Poeltl.

Prediction: He is traded to the Boston Celtics.