Raptors C Jakob Poeltl remains without timeline to return

Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl remains without a timeline to return as he recovers from a strained lower back, the team announced Sunday.

Poeltl, who has been sidelined since Dec. 21, returned to Toronto to receive what the team labeled as targeted pain relief treatment. The Raptors said the 30-year-old Austrian's status will be updated when he returns to practice.

Poeltl has averaged 9.7 points and 7.7 rebounds in 21 games this season.

He is coming off a career season in 2024-25 with personal bests in points (14.5)...