Celtics evaluating trade options for Jaylen Brown with Blazers involvement
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 3:50 PM
Last updated Jul 1, 2026
The Boston Celtics are assessing a potential trade involving Jaylen Brown and the Portland Trail Blazers. Reports indicate that the Blazers are showing interest in Brown but are reluctant to part with promising center Donovan Clingan. Stephen Deveney noted skepticism regarding a deal, as the Celtics seek a player like Clingan in exchange for Brown. Portland appears committed to developing Clingan, who is enjoying a solid start to his career with averages of 9.5 points, 9.9 rebounds, and 1.7 blocks per game. Without a shift in Portland's trade stance, discussions may stall.
- •Celtics lost in the first round of playoffs to the 76ers.
- •Portland is reportedly hesitant to trade Donovan Clingan.
- •Celtics looking for a player return rather than draft picks.
- •Clingan has shown promise as a center in his first two seasons.
- •Trade talks unlikely to progress without Clingan's availability.
- 3:50 PMYahoo Sports — Celtics get major Jaylen Brown-Donovan trade update from NBA insider
"The Boston Celtics now know where they stand on a potential blockbuster deal with the Portland Trail Blazers.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
NBA•Oct 21, 2026, 2:43 AMSixers rally in LeBron's debut, spoiling Knicks' championship celebration- NBA•Oct 21, 2026, 2:32 AMWarriors' Podziemski (back) surprise scratch vs. Lakers
NBA•Oct 21, 2026, 2:32 AMSpurs play 'Hardball' in new H-E-B commercial to tip off the season
NBA•Oct 21, 2026, 2:14 AMLeBron James, Tyrese Maxey spoil Knicks' ring night in season opener- NBA•Oct 21, 2026, 2:12 AMLip readers figured out what 76ers' LeBron James said to Knicks heckler
NBA•Oct 21, 2026, 2:10 AMKings forward Keegan Murray’s reaction to seeing Ben Simmons’ injury is tough to hear
