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"Scottie is the defensive player of the year. Scottie is an All-Star. Scottie is going to be NBA Finals MVP one day. ... I'm calling it right now. You can write down the date." - Darko Rajakovic

Trayce Jackson-Davis doing all the right things in Raptors debut. Was advertised as a high motor guy and has been rewarded for running the floor and sticking his nose in. Also getting to free throw line a ton.

Four memorable Raptors Super Bowl games: 2001 playoff preview vs. Sixers. Iverson had 38, Vince Carter got hurt early but Raptors won.
In 2012 and 2013 played Heatles and lost. More recently got 35 from VanVleet, 28 from Siakam 20 from Barnes in a win.

Wol-stat of the day:
Toronto Raptors take an 11-7 all-time record on Super Bowl Sunday into today's game.
They're 7-7 since oddly winning first four of expansion era.

Not great, Bob. CMB still bothered by the thumb issue. I asked him the other day about playing out of position at C and he said no problem, just doing what's necessary.
I'll have a CMB story coming during all-star break.

New Raptor Trayce Jackson-Davis says he'll 'fit like a glove' Agent told centre Raptors were aggressively interested in him.

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Interesting Trayce Jackson-Davis wrinkle: One of his agents, James Dunleavy, is the younger brother of Golden State GM Mike Dunleavy Jr., who just traded him.
TJD said Chicago was also interest in acquiring him.

Wol-stat of the day:
Raptors have scored 121.5 points per 100 possessions in the 12 games Poeltl has been available and on the floor with the other four starters. That's better than Denver's NBA-leading mark. (Defensively they've been so-so).

Jakob Poeltl nearing return after long injury absence from Raptors Starting centre has missed last 23 games since late-December, but went through a full practice on Saturday.

On the imminent return of Jakob Poeltl:
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Poeltl and Immanuel Quickley will be questionable for tomorrow. Quickley tweaked ankle.
Poeltl said he felt normal at practice today. He's managing the injury. Said rumours weren't a distraction. Happy to be here.

TJD is a good quote. He's excited about his fit in Toronto, said was told the Raptors had a lot of interest in him.

After Raptors practice today we’ll get introduced to Trayce Jackson-Davis.
Also, Jakob Poeltl will speak for first time in a while.

Takeaways from Raptors GM Webster's NBA trade deadline wrap-up Team boss talked patience, the future of RJ Barrett, Jakob Poeltl and more.

Bobby Webster media availability takeaways:

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Darko Rajakovic said he's heard lots of good things about Trayce Jackson-Davis and is excited to get him into Raptors system. Joked "one very positive things is we share the same birthday important. That's great stuff there."

Bobby Webster says the Raps didn't want to chase anything, TOR still moving upwards, there will be time for bigger deals/moving picks, etc., talent still more important than specific skill sets at this point, and the hard evaluations will come in final stretch + postseason games

Brandon INgram got his finger whacked on a drive and was shaking it. Now getting it re-taped.

Raptors Trayce Jackson-Davis trade is now official.

Brandon Ingram has tied his Raptors high with five made three-pointers. Fifth time he's done it

I didn't say he gained any confidence, just that Raptors gave him a vote of confidence. I believe it was a mistake not to trade him now before his value continues to lessen, but (A) maybe there wasn't a market (B) they they still believe.

Wol-stat of the day:
Trayce Jackson-Davis shooting % at rim (college stats per @Sam_Vecenie :
Indiana sophomore: 68%
Indiana senior: 63%
NBA rookie: 70%
NBA sophomore: 61%
NBA third-year: 58%
(Seinfeld voice) What's the deal with that?

Ja'Kobe Walter (and Gradey Dick) got votes of confidence with Raptors not adding any guards or wings. Walter starting tonight with RJ Barrett rested and might have just thrown dunk best dunk of his young career.

Chicago Bulls appear to be starting a rebuild but interesting that most of tonight's starting lineup was taken in Top 10.
Okoro 5
Ivey 5
Buzelis 8
Smith 10

Giddey went 6
Williams went 4
They might now have more Top 10 guys than anybody. Of course you have to pick the right guys

The trade might not be official yet, but Trayce Jackson-Davis has a locker with his nameplate waiting for him in Raptors locker room.
Would imagine he’ll talk to media Saturday.

I don't know if it's a coincidence, but the Raptors seem to like lefties more than any other team. Drafted Collin Murray-Boyles, traded for RJ Barrett, got Jamison Battle and now add Trayce Jackson-Davis.
(We won't talk about Jontay Porter).

Raptors add backup big man in trade with Warriors Trayce Jackson-Davis isn't a perfect addition, but he came cheaper than other options.

A bit on Trayce Jackson-Davis and the Raptors:

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Lol. It was a just result after my trickery.

Like my team in Game 2 at pickup last night!

*This is after Marks makes the deals*

Sean Marks when the Raptors have a contract they don't want:

Quick one on Raptors pleasing ownership, if not the fanbase, as expected:
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