{"id":592210,"date":"2026-02-09T09:41:19","date_gmt":"2026-02-09T09:41:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/592210\/"},"modified":"2026-02-09T09:41:19","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T09:41:19","slug":"trayce-jackson-davis-gives-honest-assessment-after-debut-with-team","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/592210\/","title":{"rendered":"Trayce Jackson-Davis gives honest assessment after debut with team"},"content":{"rendered":"

Prior to the trade deadline, the Toronto Raptors<\/a> decided that it’d be best for them to simply acquire more depth at the center position amid Jakob Poeltl’s injury woes instead of forking over a ton of assets for Domantas Sabonis<\/a>. This search for added depth led them to the acquisition of Trayce Jackson-Davis<\/a>, which required them to send a 2026 second-round pick (from the Los Angeles Lakers) to the Golden State Warriors.<\/p>\n

On Sunday, Jackson-Davis made his debut for the Raptors in a 122-104 win over the Indiana Pacers. If there was ever a perfect time for him to suit up for Toronto, it was on this night, as Collin Murray-Boyles injured his thumb and exited after just eight minutes. In his first game for the team, Jackson-Davis put up a double-double, recording 10 points and 10 rebounds to go along with one block and one steal.<\/p>\n

After the game, Jackson-Davis had nothing but kind words<\/a> to say about the Raptors as they gear up to cement themselves as a playoff team with the second half of the season well underway.<\/p>\n

\u201cAt the end of the day, that\u2019s a really, really good crew in there. You could see during the game they\u2019re hyping me up. Every time I made a play, giving me a lot of confidence. I\u2019m happy to be here. I\u2019m happy to be a part of the team,\u201d Jackson-Davis said, via Omer Osman of Raptors Updates.<\/p>\n

Trayce Jackson-Davis on his Raptors debut today:<\/p>\n

\u201cThat\u2019s a really good crew in there.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cYou could see during the game they\u2019re hyping me up. Every time I made a play, giving me a lot of confidence.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m happy to be here. I\u2019m happy to be a part of the team.\u201d \u2764\ufe0f https:\/\/t.co\/BVKYNhEDcg<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/KIcw3y4B44<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Omer Osman (@OmerOsman200) February 8, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

Raptors set to get Jakob Poeltl back soon\"MiamiSam Navarro-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

Jackson-Davis impressed in his debut for the Raptors, making his case for minutes even when Poeltl returns from back injury<\/a>. The 30-year-old big man will also have a significant minutes restriction when he returns, so Jackson-Davis has to be ready to answer the call when needed.<\/p>\n

The Raptors currently have a 32-22 record, which is good for fifth in the East. Their next game will be on Wednesday when they take on the Detroit Pistons at home.<\/p>\n