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Connelly discusses future with Nurkic amidst Portland trade speculation

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 3:24 PM

Last updated Jun 5, 2026

Connelly discusses future with Nurkic amidst Portland trade speculation
Summary

Jusuf Nurkic reported that Tim Connelly expressed reluctance about Portland, indicating a preference to focus on Eastern teams. Nurkic urged Connelly to trust him and provide an opportunity to make developments happen, leading to speculation about a potential trade. As discussions progress, the situation remains fluid regarding Nurkic's future with Portland.

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  • •Tim Connelly hesitant about Portland discussions.
  • •Jusuf Nurkic seeks Connelly's trust for future developments.
  • •Speculation surrounds Nurkic's potential trade or role.
  • •Ongoing discussions reflect changing team strategies.
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  • 3:24 PMYahoo Sports — Connelly didn't even want to hear about Portland. And …
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