Pelicans not pursuing trade for Celtics' Jaylen Brown
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 11:20 PM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
The New Orleans Pelicans are reportedly not interested in acquiring Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown. Recent updates from NBA insider Michael Scotto indicate that the Pelicans, along with other teams like the Houston Rockets and Orlando Magic, will not be pursuing Brown as a trade option. Reports suggest that the Celtics' interest in trading Brown has fueled the speculation, particularly due to their long-standing interest in Pelicans player Trey Murphy. Despite some initial links, sources close to the Pelicans believe that no deal is likely to materialize at this time. The Pelicans are still expected to explore trades to improve their roster.
- •Pelicans not pursuing Jaylen Brown trade as of June 2026.
- •Celtics reportedly want to trade Brown, aiming for Trey Murphy.
- •Other teams like Rockets and Magic also not in the mix.
- •Pelicans likely to explore other trade options this offseason.
- 11:20 PMYahoo Sports — Pelicans Reportedly Not In Market For Celtics Star Jaylen Brown
"The New Orleans Pelicans are reportedly not pursuing a trade for Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown, aside from some reports.
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