NBA Trades: 4 teams that should want Jaylen Brown

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NBA Trades: 4 teams that should want Jaylen Brown – Portland Trail Blazers

To call this season a struggle for the Blazers may be an understatement. They are now 14-22 with three wins in their last 10 games.

Defense has never been their strong suit. They have been ranked in the bottom five in that category for most of the 21-22 campaign. It doesn’t get any better on the other end, as Portland is pretty down there on that side as well.

It has not helped that their two-guard and second-leading scorer CJ McCollum has been out since the beginning of December with a collapsed lung, but the team could use significant help on both ends of the floor.

With free-range next to Damian Lillard and/or McCollum, Brown’s newly elite-handle and offensive capabilities could instantly bring a jolt. Not to mention the defensive prowess that the Blazers have for so long desired.

Like any organization that could use a two-way, all-around wing, there is no reason why Brown could not score 25+ points and bring an elite defensive presence. He hasn’t even entered his prime yet.

NBA Trades: 4 teams that should want Jaylen Brown – Philadelphia 76ers

Knowing Daryl Morey, there is likely no scenario in which Boston gets Ben Simmons without giving up Brown. For Philadelphia, the fit next to Joel Embiid makes perfect sense.

The 76ers, just heating up now, sit at sixth in the East, would thrive with a player like Brown.

He could be their main-scorer next to Embiid while providing his forever-evolving offensive mastery from mid-range to go with his excellent defense.

Not to mention, he gives Philadelphia what Simmons never brought – consistent perimeter shooting from the outside.

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