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The Trail Blazers' trade for Ja Morant gets more puzzling after missing out on Celtics star Jaylen Brown.

The Celtics traded star Jaylen Brown to the 76ers for peanuts in a deal that the Trail Blazers easily could've outbid.

Branden Carlson's versatility in the frontcourt should unlock double-big lineup possibilities for the Trail Blazers.

The new-look Lakers have nobody on the wing who can guard Trail Blazers All-Star Deni Avdija.

A wonky twist in Robert Williams' extension makes this a steal for the Trail Blazers.

The Trail Blazers should target Kenrich Williams via free agency to balance their roster after trading for Ja Morant.

The Portland Trail Blazers' signing of Branden Carlson is telling about their confidence in Yang Hansen's timeline.

The Portland Trail Blazers' decision to extend center Robert Williams III is a calculated and worthwhile risk.

Toronto's trade for Kawhi Leonard reveals why Portland had to pursue Ja Morant as their star target instead.

The Portland Trail Blazers should hope that LeBron James doesn't team up with Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors.