Raptors recall Poeltl, Caboclo and VanVleet from D-League
TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors recalled first round draft pick Jakob Poeltl from their NBA development league affiliate on Sunday.
Bruno Caboclo and Fred VanVleet were also recalled from Raptors 905.
Poeltl, who was drafted ninth overall in the 2016 draft, has played in eight NBA games this season. The 21-year-old is averaging 3.8 points and 4.6 rebounds per game while adding two assists and four blocks.
All three players were in action for Raptors 905 on Saturday in a 100-91 loss to the Main Red Claws. VanVleet had a game-high 23 points and Poeltl added 21 points and 15 rebounds.
The Raptors return to Air Canada Centre on Monday night against the Philadelphia 76ers. Toronto is coming off a five-game road trip and have won two in a row.
