Trail Blazers pursue Celtics' Jaylen Brown in aggressive trade talks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 11:43 PM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
The Portland Trail Blazers are making significant efforts to acquire Jaylen Brown from the Boston Celtics, following a failed attempt to land Giannis Antetokounmpo. Sources indicate that the Blazers have assets and draft picks to facilitate a trade, while the Celtics remain open to discussions. This pursuit follows Celtics President Brad Stevens' acknowledgment of Brown's value to the team. Insider Jake Fischer reports that the Blazers are one of the few teams actively targeting Brown, positioning themselves as likely contenders for a deal.
- •Blazers attempted to acquire Giannis before targeting Brown.
- •Celtics President Brad Stevens praised Brown's contributions.
- •Blazers possess multiple assets for a potential trade.
- •Brown has been a key focus for the Blazers since Lillard's tenure.
- 11:43 PMYahoo Sports — Trail Blazers In 'Active And Aggressive' Pursuit Of Celtics' Jaylen Brown
"The Portland Trail Blazers reportedly tried getting Giannis Antetokounmpo from the Milwaukee Bucks earlier this offseason, and are now in pursuit of Jaylen Brown of the Boston Celtics.
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