Portland emerges as frontrunner to trade for Jaylen Brown
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 5:21 PM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
Jaylen Brown, the 2024 NBA Finals MVP, is increasingly likely to be traded from the Celtics with Portland emerging as the frontrunner. The Trail Blazers are reportedly considering an offer that could include Jerami Grant along with additional players or draft picks. Other interested teams include the Raptors, Hornets, Nets, and Hawks, but Boston aims for a resolution quickly. Despite some skepticism, executives believe the Celtics want to expedite the trade process following previous attempts to move Brown in context of potential deals for Giannis Antetokounmpo.
- •Celtics want to finalize a trade for Jaylen Brown soon.
- •Portland is leading the pursuit of Brown in potential trade discussions.
- •The Blazers might include Jerami Grant in a trade offer.
- •Toronto, Charlotte, Brooklyn, and Atlanta also show interest in Brown.
- •Trade discussions gained momentum after Boston's attempts for Giannis Antetokounmpo.
- 5:21 PMYahoo Sports — Jaylen Brown trade rumors: Portland now frontrunner, what other teams in mix?
"If this trade is going to happen, expect it to happen sooner rather than later.
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