Portland Just Traded for Ja Morant — and It Might Be What Gets Them Jaylen Brown
Summary
The Portland Trail Blazers traded for star player Ja Morant from the Memphis Grizzlies in exchange for Jerami Grant and Kris Murray. This surprising move could help Portland pursue Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown, possibly by trading other players and draft picks.Key Facts
- Ja Morant, a two-time NBA All-Star, was traded to the Portland Trail Blazers from the Memphis Grizzlies.
- Portland gave up Jerami Grant and Kris Murray in the trade.
- Portland had been trying to acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo and then Jaylen Brown before getting Morant.
- The Blazers now have six strong players competing for playing time in their backcourt.
- Portland might trade Jrue Holiday, a former Celtics player, plus younger talent and draft picks to get Jaylen Brown.
- Boston Celtics reportedly want four first-round draft picks for Jaylen Brown.
- Portland controls future first-round draft picks from the Milwaukee Bucks in 2028 and 2030.
- Adding Jaylen Brown to their team with Morant and other stars could make Portland a strong contender in the Western Conference.
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