**Toronto Raptors Injury Update: Poeltl Out Until April 10** The Toronto Raptors have announced that center Jakob Poeltl will be sidelined for an extended period due to injury. Poeltl underwent surgery on Tuesday to repair a torn ligament in the pinkie of his left hand. The team expects him to miss at least six weeks, meaning he is not likely to return until around April 10. This is a significant blow to the Raptors, who acquired Poeltl from the San Antonio Spurs at the trade deadline. Poeltl had been a key contributor for the Raptors, averaging 12.8 points, 9.3 rebounds, and 2.6 blocks per game. With Poeltl out of the lineup, the Raptors will likely rely more heavily on rookie Christian Koloko at the center position. Koloko has shown promise in limited minutes this season, averaging 6.8 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 1.3 blocks per game. The Raptors currently sit 10th in the Eastern Conference with a 25-30 record. They are 2.5 games behind the Brooklyn Nets for the final play-in spot. Stay tuned to ESPN, FOX Sports, and the Toronto Raptors website for the latest updates on Poeltl's injury and the team's progress.
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