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NBA rumors: Blazers’ Jaylen Brown trade backup plan comes with ironic Celtics twist
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The Portland Trail Blazers are looking for ways to improve their team this offseason, having recently hired former Minnesota Timberwolves assistant Micah Nori as their new head coach. The Blazers have been linked to Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown in trade talks this summer, as they look to add another scoring wing to pair alongside Deni Avdija .
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Recently, NBA insider Michael Scotto of Hoopshype reported on a potential backup plan for the Blazers if the Brown talks fall through.
"…the Portland Trail Blazers have expressed trade interest in (Aaron) Gordon should they not land Jaylen Brown , their preferred target, HoopsHype has learned," reported Scotto.
Many have felt that the Denver Nuggets may explore trading Gordon this offseason as they try to retool their roster around Nikola Jokic , especially considering Gordon's problems staying on the floor over the last couple of seasons.
Scotto also reported that, "Ironically, the Celtics have also kept tabs on Gordon from afar."
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While Gordon isn't the same kind of explosive perimeter scorer as Brown, he would still provide the Blazers with immense versatility on both ends of the floor, able to guard several positions, finish lobs, crash the boards, and also knock down threes, as he has added significantly to that part of his game over the last few seasons. Gordon would likely take considerably fewer assets to snag than Brown on the trade market, considering his age and injury history, so it would be a solid contingency plan for the Blazers if they were able to land him instead.
For now, the Blazers will next turn their attention to the NBA free agency period, which is slated to open for business on Tuesday evening.
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