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Portland Trail Blazers Target Kawhi Leonard If Jayson Brown Deal Falls Through
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First reported by N12 · Jun 29, 2026
What happened
The Portland Trail Blazers are prioritizing signing Jayson Brown but may pursue Kawhi Leonard as a backup plan if the Brown deal fails. Leonard's acquisition is complicated by ongoing trade talks between the Raptors and Clippers. Portland aims to strengthen its roster to advance further in the playoffs.
- 01Portland aims to advance past the first playoff round for the first time since 2018-19.
- 02Jayson Brown is Portland's primary target for the upcoming NBA season.
- 03If Brown deal fails, Portland plans to pursue Kawhi Leonard as an alternative.
- 04Leonard's trade involves ongoing talks between Toronto Raptors and LA Clippers.
- 05Brandon Ingram could be part of a trade involving Leonard's move.
- 06Portland seeks a star player to strengthen its roster for the competitive Western Conference.
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