Morant Deal Ends Brown Pursuit | Portland Trail Blazers News

Portland just pulled off a blockbuster trade, sending Ja Morant to the Blazers in exchange for Jerami Grant and Kris Murray — a move that shuts the door on any serious pursuit of Jaylen Brown. Boston had eyed Portland as a potential landing spot for Brown, but without the inclusion of young center Donovan Clingan — Portland’s only real asset that could satisfy Boston’s needs — those talks fizzled. Clingan’s strong play makes him the only piece that could’ve made Brown’s trade viable, and without him, the Celtics are back to square one. Brown’s relationship with the team remains intact, and with no compelling offers on the table, he’s likely to return to Boston for the season. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8d8e094acb287bb4