Trail Blazers not pursuing trade for Jaylen Brown after big move
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 11:23 PM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
The Portland Trail Blazers are reportedly no longer involved in trade discussions for Jaylen Brown. After acquiring Ja Morant from the Memphis Grizzlies, NBA insider Shams Charania stated that the Blazers pivoted away from Brown, who had been seen as a key target. Sources indicated that Portland was previously viewed as the frontrunner for Brown, but the Celtics' asking price of up to four first-round picks may have influenced their decision. The Blazers still possess significant draft capital for potential future trades.
- •Trail Blazers acquired Ja Morant from Grizzlies for Jerami Grant and Kris Murray.
- •Shams Charania reported the Blazers are not pursuing Jaylen Brown.
- •The Celtics reportedly asked for up to four first-round picks for Brown.
- •Portland was previously seen as a frontrunner to land Brown.
- •Blazers have draft capital available for future trades.
- 11:23 PMYahoo Sports — NBA Insider Names Western Conference Team 'Not Involved' In Trading For Jaylen Brown
"An NBA insider doesn't believe this Western Conference team is involved in a trade for Jaylen Brown at the moment.
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