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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