"I have no intention of slamming Domantas Sabonis. I completely acknowledge that he's a former three-time All-Star, two appearances on the All-NBA Third Team, and a two-time league rebounding leader (something the Raps could desperately use). When healthy and in a system that maximizes his skillset, he can look like one of the league's most dynamic bigs. But at the same time, Sabonis can prove to be a defensive pitfall for his team, and he's earning a substantial salary over the next three seasons."
"But here's the thing: even though Toronto has some contractual headaches of their own, it's not like there isn't already a center on the roster - Jakob Poeltl is still around, just not healthy. Darko Rajakovic made it clear not long ago that he's more focused on getting the Austrian big man back than addressing the trending trade rumors at the time. And Coach Darko was definitely right. From a talent and star perspective, it's simple: Domantas Sabonis eclipses Jakob Poeltl, point blank."
Domantas Sabonis is a former three-time All-Star, two-time All-NBA Third Team member, and two-time league rebounding leader who can be highly productive when healthy and in a suitable system. Sabonis can also be a defensive liability and carries large guaranteed salaries over the next three seasons. The Raptors already have a center in Jakob Poeltl, who is currently injured and prioritized for return by coach Darko Rajakovic. Sabonis overlaps positionally with Brandon Ingram and would require system adjustments to integrate. Toronto is aiming to limit roster expenses, making a high-cost acquisition like Sabonis financially risky.
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