Jaylen Brown Defends Himself as a Top Player, Says He’s Won the Most Since Being Drafted

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Jaylen Brown Defends Himself as a Top Player, Says He’s Won the Most Since Being Drafted

With Bobby Marks claiming an analyst said Brown would be the 7th best player on a team, Jaylen fought back with facts. "Nobody has won more combined regular season and playoff games since I entered the league 10 years ago," Brown said, and it's true. Since 2016-17, nobody has won more regular-season + playoff games than Brown, who's got 523 wins.

By Pranay Mukherjee

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Miami Heat Show Trade Interest in Denver Nuggets Forward Cam Johnson

Miami is one of five teams pursuing Johnson, joining the Lakers, Celtics, Clippers and Magic, per Mike Scotto. The 30-year-old shot career-highs of 48% from the field and 43% from three last season and is on an expiring $23.1 million deal. Denver is looking to move Johnson to create financial flexibility to retain restricted free agent Peyton Watson this summer.

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Joe Johnson and Shannon Sharpe Doubt Ja Morant Would Fit Alongside Giannis and Bam

"You're gonna have too many damn non-shooters. Ja can't really play off the ball, he hasn't shown he can play off the ball like that," Johnson said on Nightcap. "He hasn't developed a jump shot. He don't have a mid-range shot," Sharpe added. Morant shot a career-low 23.5% from three last season and is owed $87 million over two years.

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Celtics, Trail Blazers and Heat Have All Shown Interest in Aaron Gordon Trade

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Celtics, Trail Blazers and Heat Have All Shown Interest in Aaron Gordon Trade

Portland expressed trade interest if they miss on Jaylen Brown, their preferred target, while the Heat had Gordon as a contingency if Giannis went elsewhere, per Mike Scotto. The Celtics have also kept tabs from afar. Gordon, 31, played just 36 games last season due to hamstring injuries and is owed $33.65 million in 2026-27.

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Seven Teams Have Shown Trade Interest in Jaylen Brown, Per Mike Scotto

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Seven Teams Have Shown Trade Interest in Jaylen Brown, Per Mike Scotto

Boston is reportedly demanding at least four first-round picks as interest grows leaguewide. "Brown has drawn trade interest from various teams including the Trail Blazers, Raptors, Nuggets, Nets, Hornets, Hawks, and Clippers," Scotto said. Portland is considered the frontrunner, though talks have stalled over Boston's desire for Donovan Clingan. Brown averaged 28.7 points per game last season.

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Portland Trail Blazers Make Deni Avdija Untouchable in Jaylen Brown Trade Talks

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Portland Trail Blazers Make Deni Avdija Untouchable in Jaylen Brown Trade Talks

Avdija remains off the table in Brown discussions just as he was in Giannis talks, per Mike Scotto. "Deni Avdija was not on the table in trade talks for Antetokounmpo, and he remains off the table in Brown discussions. Portland's other young players, such as Scoot Henderson and Shaedon Sharpe, are considered available," Scotto said.

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