Nets pull back from potential Jaylen Brown trade with Celtics
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 2:46 AM
Last updated Jul 7, 2026
The Brooklyn Nets were reportedly close to acquiring Jaylen Brown from the Boston Celtics before deciding not to proceed. The proposed package included Michael Porter Jr. and multiple draft picks. Tensions between Brown and the Celtics prompted a reassessment of his value. Brooklyn is now focusing on its young backcourt, looking to develop talent such as Egor Demin and Mikel Brown Jr. that have impressed during Summer League play.
- •Nets were close to acquiring Jaylen Brown before the deal fell through.
- •Proposed trade included Michael Porter Jr. and draft picks.
- •Tensions affected Brown's value as negotiations progressed.
- •Nets' young backcourt has shown promise in Summer League.
- •Egor Demin and Mikel Brown Jr. have stood out in early games.
- 2:46 AMYahoo Sports — Nets Were Closer to Jaylen Brown Deal Than You May Have Thought
"A Michael Porter Jr. trade package nearly brought the former Finals MVP to Brooklyn before the front office pulled the plug, shifting focus to their promising young backcourt.
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