Trail Blazers seek trade for Jaylen Brown after acquiring Ja Morant

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Trail Blazers seek trade for Jaylen Brown after acquiring Ja Morant
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The Portland Trail Blazers have acquired Ja Morant from the Memphis Grizzlies, sending forwards Jerami Grant and Kris Murray in the trade. This move adds depth to Portland's backcourt, which now features Morant, Damian Lillard, Jrue Holiday, Scoot Henderson, and Shaedon Sharpe. Despite the Morant deal, the Blazers could still pursue a trade for Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown, as sources indicate that they may combine Holiday, Henderson, Sharpe, and draft picks in a package. Celtics President Brad Stevens continues to engage in trade talks involving Brown, with a high asking price potentially complicating negotiations.

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  • Portland trades for Ja Morant, sending Jerami Grant and Kris Murray to Memphis.
  • Backcourt now includes Morant, Lillard, Holiday, Henderson, and Sharpe.
  • Blazers may pursue Jaylen Brown, combining players and draft picks.
  • Boston actively discusses Brown's trade, with a high asking price.
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  • 9:35 PMYahoo SportsHow Trail Blazers can still pull off blockbuster Jaylen Brown trade after Ja Morant deal
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The Portland Trail Blazers still have a path to trading for Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown, even after the acquisition of Ja Morant. Let's break down how Portland could still pull off a blockbuster deal for Boston's All-NBA forward.

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