Jakob Poeltl had 21 points and 14 rebounds, Scottie Barnes had 21 points and 11 boards, and the Toronto Raptors beat the New Orleans Pelicans 113-104 on Monday night for their first four-game winning streak in almost two years.

The Toronto Raptors clinched their fourth straight victory on Monday night as their hot streak continued against the New Orleans Pelicans

The Toronto Raptors will have Ochai Agbaji and Jakob Poeltl available on Monday against the New Orleans Pelicans

TORONTO — Jakob Poeltl and Scottie Barnes each recorded double-doubles as the Toronto Raptors beat the New Orleans Pelicans 113-104 on Monday for their fourth straight victory.

The Los Angeles Lakers remain out on three of the best centers available on the NBA trade market despite star Anthony Davis expressing his hope for the

Yet league sources stressed over the weekend that the Lakers are not expected to join the hunt for either Vučević or Toronto’s Jakob Poeltl … while oft-suggested Lakers target Walter

The Toronto Raptors are said to be reluctant to move Jakob Poeltl despite interest from multiple teams ahead of the trade deadline

While Vucevic and Poeltl might have addressed their frontcourt needs, the combination of draft picks, salary matching, and future financial implications makes these deals unlikely.

Poeltl produced eight points (4-6 FG), three rebounds and one block in 19 minutes before fouling out of Tuesday's 109-93 win over the Magic. Poeltl has picked up 11 fouls over his last two outings, limiting him to 20.

Trade season is approaching and the Toronto Raptors possess one of the most intriguing center options in Jakob Poeltl. However, it remains to be seen if the veteran center is truly up for sale.

New Orleans arrives without Dejounte Murray and Herb Jones, and that leaves the visitors vulnerable on the perimeter. They gave up 123 points to the Hornets at the weekend, on the heels of getting torched for 139 points by the Grizzlies on Friday — so Barnes should have ample chances to flash his playmaking skills.

Olynyk will miss consecutive outings with right calf tightness, and the veteran big man's next chance to suit up for the Raptors arrives Wednesday against the Wizards. Chris Boucher and Orlando Robinson should take on more playing time from Toronto's bench behind Jakob Poeltl against New Orleans on Monday.