Nuggets trade talks for Jaylen Brown stalled over assets
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 10:00 AM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
The Denver Nuggets recently inquired about acquiring Jaylen Brown from the Boston Celtics, but trade discussions did not progress. Following a strong season, Brown was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers for Paul George and multiple draft picks. The Nuggets were focused on Aaron Gordon and Cam Johnson in preliminary talks but did not offer Jamal Murray. Without enough tradeable assets, the Celtics sought other options and finalized the deal with Philadelphia.
- •Denver Nuggets expressed interest in trading for Jaylen Brown
- •Celtics traded Brown to the 76ers instead
- •Nuggets' talks centered on Aaron Gordon and Cam Johnson
- •Jamal Murray was not included in the discussions
- •Brown averaged 28.7 points in the last season
- 10:00 AMYahoo Sports — Nuggets’ Reported Trade Package for Jaylen Brown Was Not Enough
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