Jakob Poeltl Set for Increased Minutes and Top-30 Fantasy Upside with Raptors

Jakob Poeltl, often overlooked in fantasy drafts, provided a reliable inside presence for the Toronto Raptors in the 2024-25 season. With a healthy Brandon Ingram and a wide-open Eastern Conference, the Raptors' top-end talent is intriguing. Poeltl finished last season as the 44th-ranked player in 9-cat leagues, posting career highs in scoring (14.5 points), rebounds (9.6), and steals (1.2), alongside 2.8 assists and 1.2 blocks, shooting 62.7% from the field. With minimal competition for minutes, he could log over 30 minutes per game for the first time in his career. Small improvements could see him crack the top 30, making him a significant value pick from his Yahoo ADP of 81.