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Denver Nuggets explore trading for Jaylen Brown amid Celtics' negotiations

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 7:32 PM

Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Denver Nuggets explore trading for Jaylen Brown amid Celtics' negotiations
Summary

The Denver Nuggets are reportedly interested in acquiring Jaylen Brown from the Boston Celtics. Recent discussions indicate the Nuggets have considered potential assets for a trade, though they have not yet positioned themselves as a serious contender. Boston is looking for a significant return, including four first-round draft picks, complicating any deal. The Nuggets would need to trade a player like Jamal Murray or Aaron Gordon for that level of assets, a challenge given recent health issues.

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Key Details
  • •Nuggets have shown preliminary interest in Jaylen Brown.
  • •Celtics are reportedly seeking four first-round draft picks in return.
  • •Denver's current draft assets limit their trade options.
  • •Potential trades involving Jamal Murray or Aaron Gordon may be necessary.
Latest Updates
  • 10:15 PMYahoo Sports — Nuggets Reportedly in the Market for Celtics Star Jaylen Brown
  • 7:32 PMYahoo Sports — Report: Denver Nuggets interested in trading for Jaylen Brown
What they're saying
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Denver has reportedly discussed trading for the five-time All-Star, but the road to making it happen is far from clear.

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For now at least, the bridge from interested to in the mix is a distance too far to be plausible.

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