Bruce Brown on not getting traded again: 'It feels great'
Michael Grange: Got a chance to catch up with Bruce Brown briefly pre-game. What was it like NOT to get traded? pic.twitter.com/ds6ELZxp0G
Source: Twitter @michaelgrange
Source: Twitter @michaelgrange
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Ryan Wolstat @WolstatSun
Country music in the Raptors locker room. Haven’t heard that before in the NBA. The Bruce Brown influence! Brown told me he’s really happy to have the deadline over with and to remain a Raptor. – 10:36 PM
Country music in the Raptors locker room. Haven’t heard that before in the NBA. The Bruce Brown influence! Brown told me he’s really happy to have the deadline over with and to remain a Raptor. – 10:36 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
IQ just made a wild pass in transition, with Bruce Brown missing the gimme layup. – 9:41 PM
IQ just made a wild pass in transition, with Bruce Brown missing the gimme layup. – 9:41 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
Got a chance to catch up with Bruce Brown briefly pre-game. What was it like NOT to get traded? pic.twitter.com/ds6ELZxp0G – 9:09 PM
Got a chance to catch up with Bruce Brown briefly pre-game. What was it like NOT to get traded? pic.twitter.com/ds6ELZxp0G – 9:09 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
61-49 Raptors at half time. Quickly with 15, Barrett with 12 points and four assists, Barnes with four points, four rebounds and six assists. Bruce Brown with 11 off the bench. Cam Whitmore with 17 for Houston. – 8:38 PM
61-49 Raptors at half time. Quickly with 15, Barrett with 12 points and four assists, Barnes with four points, four rebounds and six assists. Bruce Brown with 11 off the bench. Cam Whitmore with 17 for Houston. – 8:38 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
The former Knicks, Quickley and Barrett, in the 1st half: 27 points, 10-16 FG, 4-9 3P.
Still-a-Raptor Bruce Brown has 11 off the bench, and Toronto has scored 18 points off 12 Houston turnovers. Good half. Raps lead by 12. – 8:38 PM
The former Knicks, Quickley and Barrett, in the 1st half: 27 points, 10-16 FG, 4-9 3P.
Still-a-Raptor Bruce Brown has 11 off the bench, and Toronto has scored 18 points off 12 Houston turnovers. Good half. Raps lead by 12. – 8:38 PM
Evan Sidery @esidery
The new expectation is the Raptors will now trade Bruce Brown around the draft, per @wojespn (m.youtube.com/watch?v=gfL68N…).
Toronto felt there wasn’t enough being offered to relinquish Brown right now instead of waiting until the summer.
Brown has a $23 million team option on his… pic.twitter.com/nGvgj7Skrk – 6:19 PM
The new expectation is the Raptors will now trade Bruce Brown around the draft, per @wojespn (m.youtube.com/watch?v=gfL68N…).
Toronto felt there wasn’t enough being offered to relinquish Brown right now instead of waiting until the summer.
Brown has a $23 million team option on his… pic.twitter.com/nGvgj7Skrk – 6:19 PM
Ryan Wolstat @WolstatSun
I went to the expert, @BlakeMurphyODC to confirm Bruce Brown can be dealt any time after Raptors pick up his option, if that’s the case (and judging by the barren FA class they will pick that option up). No restrictions after an option is picked up. – 5:52 PM
I went to the expert, @BlakeMurphyODC to confirm Bruce Brown can be dealt any time after Raptors pick up his option, if that’s the case (and judging by the barren FA class they will pick that option up). No restrictions after an option is picked up. – 5:52 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Raptors are listing Olynyk and Agbaji as questionable for tomorrow’s game vs Houston. Will depend on when they arrive and clear medical, but given Bruce Brown was able to play the day after being acquired, seems like they’ve got a reasonable chance to be available. – 4:20 PM
Raptors are listing Olynyk and Agbaji as questionable for tomorrow’s game vs Houston. Will depend on when they arrive and clear medical, but given Bruce Brown was able to play the day after being acquired, seems like they’ve got a reasonable chance to be available. – 4:20 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Raptors, after 4 trades in 6 weeks:
OUT
OG Anunoby
Precious Achiuwa
Malachi Flynn
Pascal Siakam
Otto Porter Jr.
Dennis Schroder
Thad Young
IN
RJ Barrett
Immanuel Quickley
Bruce Brown
Jordan Nwora
Kelly Olynyk
Ochai Agbaji
2024 1st-rd (IND)
2026 1st-rd (IND)
2024 2nd-rd (DET) – 3:10 PM
Raptors, after 4 trades in 6 weeks:
OUT
OG Anunoby
Precious Achiuwa
Malachi Flynn
Pascal Siakam
Otto Porter Jr.
Dennis Schroder
Thad Young
IN
RJ Barrett
Immanuel Quickley
Bruce Brown
Jordan Nwora
Kelly Olynyk
Ochai Agbaji
2024 1st-rd (IND)
2026 1st-rd (IND)
2024 2nd-rd (DET) – 3:10 PM
Ryan Wolstat @WolstatSun
Raptors punt some work down the road in keeping Bruce Brown and Chris Boucher and Gary Trent. Can pick up option on Brown if they want or do so and then trade him this summer. Boucher has a year left on his deal. Trent heading to UFA but has shot cover off the ball. – 3:08 PM
Raptors punt some work down the road in keeping Bruce Brown and Chris Boucher and Gary Trent. Can pick up option on Brown if they want or do so and then trade him this summer. Boucher has a year left on his deal. Trent heading to UFA but has shot cover off the ball. – 3:08 PM
Evan Sidery @esidery
The Hawks and Raptors are still discussing trades for Dejounte Murray and Bruce Brown, per @wojespn.
Both decisions will come at the buzzer in 20 minutes. – 2:40 PM
The Hawks and Raptors are still discussing trades for Dejounte Murray and Bruce Brown, per @wojespn.
Both decisions will come at the buzzer in 20 minutes. – 2:40 PM
Evan Sidery @esidery
Notable players to continue monitoring on the trade front:
Dejounte Murray
Bruce Brown
Tyus Jones
PJ Washington
Royce O’Neale
Dorian Finney-Smith
Spencer Dinwiddie
Andre Drummond
Just over two hours remaining until the deadline passes. – 12:47 PM
Notable players to continue monitoring on the trade front:
Dejounte Murray
Bruce Brown
Tyus Jones
PJ Washington
Royce O’Neale
Dorian Finney-Smith
Spencer Dinwiddie
Andre Drummond
Just over two hours remaining until the deadline passes. – 12:47 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
Called shots: Korkmaz, Gafford, Olynyk, Morris, Hayward, Holmes
Still waiting on: Tyus Jones, Bruce Brown, O’Neale, Wood, Hyland, Boston/GS salary dumps, Connaughton, Fultz, Kennard, Wiggins
theathletic.com/5254748/2024/0… – 12:32 PM
Called shots: Korkmaz, Gafford, Olynyk, Morris, Hayward, Holmes
Still waiting on: Tyus Jones, Bruce Brown, O’Neale, Wood, Hyland, Boston/GS salary dumps, Connaughton, Fultz, Kennard, Wiggins
theathletic.com/5254748/2024/0… – 12:32 PM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
Trade deadline notes on the Knicks, Sixers, Alec Burks, Bruce Brown, PJ Washington, Kings, Shake Milton, Royce O’Neale and more here: sny.tv/articles/knick… – 9:33 AM
Trade deadline notes on the Knicks, Sixers, Alec Burks, Bruce Brown, PJ Washington, Kings, Shake Milton, Royce O’Neale and more here: sny.tv/articles/knick… – 9:33 AM
Alan Hahn @alanhahn
Today’s @BartAndHahn will have NBA Trade Deadline thoughts and reactions. May not be a sexy trade out there for #Knicks, but Burks (40% 3PT over last 3+ seasons) would be a seamless fit. Bruce Brown also a fit, tho would you give up a 1st? Watch the buyout market too! 👀 – 8:23 AM
Today’s @BartAndHahn will have NBA Trade Deadline thoughts and reactions. May not be a sexy trade out there for #Knicks, but Burks (40% 3PT over last 3+ seasons) would be a seamless fit. Bruce Brown also a fit, tho would you give up a 1st? Watch the buyout market too! 👀 – 8:23 AM
Evan Sidery @esidery
The Raptors are “motivated” to allow Bruce Brown to go play for a more competitive team, per @wojespn (podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the…).
Toronto remains in talks with the Knicks and other contenders around Brown. pic.twitter.com/WY6pTLYaFx – 8:10 AM
The Raptors are “motivated” to allow Bruce Brown to go play for a more competitive team, per @wojespn (podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the…).
Toronto remains in talks with the Knicks and other contenders around Brown. pic.twitter.com/WY6pTLYaFx – 8:10 AM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Toronto Raptors received an offer for Bruce Brown sportando.basketball/en/toronto-rap… – 6:39 AM
Toronto Raptors received an offer for Bruce Brown sportando.basketball/en/toronto-rap… – 6:39 AM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
Spoke with @emacSNY about Alec Burks, another Atlantic Division team could compete with Knicks for the veteran guard, Bruce Brown, the Jazz, OG Anunoby and more on Honda SportsNite: pic.twitter.com/plLiKtTZOX – 1:13 AM
Spoke with @emacSNY about Alec Burks, another Atlantic Division team could compete with Knicks for the veteran guard, Bruce Brown, the Jazz, OG Anunoby and more on Honda SportsNite: pic.twitter.com/plLiKtTZOX – 1:13 AM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
I’m pretty sure the PA guy almost called Bruce Brown “Bruce Bowen,” which I kind of respect. – 8:58 PM
I’m pretty sure the PA guy almost called Bruce Brown “Bruce Bowen,” which I kind of respect. – 8:58 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Bruce Brown appeared to hurt his left thumb (non-shooting hand) swiping for the ball. Of course, Brown has been at the centre of trade rumours leading up to tomorrow’s deadline. Fortunately, he’s staying in the game. – 7:49 PM
Bruce Brown appeared to hurt his left thumb (non-shooting hand) swiping for the ball. Of course, Brown has been at the centre of trade rumours leading up to tomorrow’s deadline. Fortunately, he’s staying in the game. – 7:49 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
New update to DNVR’s Trade Deadline Tracker.
Bruce Brown has a new Western Conference suitor.
thednvr.com/nba-trade-dead… – 7:29 PM
New update to DNVR’s Trade Deadline Tracker.
Bruce Brown has a new Western Conference suitor.
thednvr.com/nba-trade-dead… – 7:29 PM
Jake Fischer @JakeLFischer
We’ve got a new team to monitor for Bruce Brown Jr. Utah and Toronto have discussed a deal for Brown, league sources told @YahooSports, and more trade deadline notes following today’s action thus far: sports.yahoo.com/nba-trade-dead… – 7:08 PM
We’ve got a new team to monitor for Bruce Brown Jr. Utah and Toronto have discussed a deal for Brown, league sources told @YahooSports, and more trade deadline notes following today’s action thus far: sports.yahoo.com/nba-trade-dead… – 7:08 PM
Gery Woelfel @GeryWoelfel
As I noted a couple weeks ago, the Bucks are considering packaging Bobby Portis and Pat Connaughton in a trade for possibly Bruce Brown or Dejounte Murray. You can add Kyle Kuzma to the list. – 5:52 PM
As I noted a couple weeks ago, the Bucks are considering packaging Bobby Portis and Pat Connaughton in a trade for possibly Bruce Brown or Dejounte Murray. You can add Kyle Kuzma to the list. – 5:52 PM
Evan Sidery @esidery
The Knicks remain a “likely” trade destination for Bruce Brown over the next 24 hours, per @michaelgrange (sportsnet.ca/nba/article/ra…).
New York has offered Evan Fournier and a 2024 first-round pick, but Toronto prefers draft compensation past this year. pic.twitter.com/TdBZKN6f09 – 4:02 PM
The Knicks remain a “likely” trade destination for Bruce Brown over the next 24 hours, per @michaelgrange (sportsnet.ca/nba/article/ra…).
New York has offered Evan Fournier and a 2024 first-round pick, but Toronto prefers draft compensation past this year. pic.twitter.com/TdBZKN6f09 – 4:02 PM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
We talked about the Jalen Brunson injury, Alec Burks interest, uncertainty over the decision-making process in DET, an additional Raptor in Bruce Brown talks, the critiques of Tom Thibodeau & more on The Putback with guests @StevePopper & @Kazeem: twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 3:56 PM
We talked about the Jalen Brunson injury, Alec Burks interest, uncertainty over the decision-making process in DET, an additional Raptor in Bruce Brown talks, the critiques of Tom Thibodeau & more on The Putback with guests @StevePopper & @Kazeem: twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 3:56 PM
More on this storyline
Adrian Wojnarowski: The $23 million team option on Brown’s 2024-2025 contract gives the Raptors a lot of options in the offseason. -via Twitter @wojespn / February 8, 2024
Adrian Wojnarowski: The Toronto Raptors are keeping Bruce Brown Jr., sources tell ESPN. -via Twitter @wojespn / February 8, 2024
Harrison Faigen: Woj says on ESPN that the Hawks and Raptors are still discussing Dejounte Murray and Bruce Brown deals, respectively. -via Twitter @hmfaigen / February 8, 2024