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Trail Blazers target Giannis Antetokounmpo, LaMelo Ball, Jaylen Brown

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 12:42 AM

Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Trail Blazers target Giannis Antetokounmpo, LaMelo Ball, Jaylen Brown

Summary

The Portland Trail Blazers are actively pursuing prominent NBA stars, including Giannis Antetokounmpo, LaMelo Ball, and Jaylen Brown. Insider Shams Charania confirmed the team's interest in these All-NBA players following their recent hire of head coach Micah Nori and recent draft decisions. While trades for Antetokounmpo and Ball have since concluded, discussions around acquiring Brown remain feasible, should the Blazers offer a competitive package. The team holds significant draft assets and young talent, positioning them for potential successful trades as they seek roster improvement.

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Key Details

•Blazers focus on acquiring All-NBA talent amid draft decisions.
•Interest confirmed in Giannis Antetokounmpo and LaMelo Ball.
•Jaylen Brown remains a viable target for Portland.
•Team possesses valuable draft capital and young players.
•Recent coaching change aims to steer future roster moves.

Latest Updates

12:42 AMYahoo Sports — Insider Confirms Trail Blazers' Pursuit of Giannis Antetokounmpo, LaMelo Ball, Jaylen Brown

What they're saying

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Armed with a war chest of draft capital, Portland is aggressively targeting elite talent to redefine their roster as league insiders reveal pursuit of multiple All-NBA stars.
— Yahoo Sports

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