Why Nuggets' Rumored Jaylen Brown Trade Won't Actually Happen
Why Nuggets' Rumored Jaylen Brown Trade Won't Actually Happen
The Denver Nuggets have been linked to Jaylen Brown–– but a trade to the Mile High doesn't seem like the most likely outcome.Jared Koch|
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Denver NuggetsBoston CelticsAmong the few big fish that the Denver Nuggets have been linked to in trade buzz this NBA offseason, perhaps the biggest of those names has been Boston Celtics' All-NBA forward and 2024 Finals MVP Jaylen Brown.
As the Celtics have been rumored to be shopping their five-time All-Star, the Nuggets have been among those connected with interest in a potential move.
Doing so would be a big shake-up to Denver's current core in hopes of landing closer to title contention, and would likely be one of the more significant swings they'd have the chance of making this offseason.
However, while an intriguing option for the Nuggets to consider, it's starting to look like the chances of them actually striking a deal on Brown are a little unrealistic with the more time that passes.
Why the Nuggets Are Unlikely to Strike a Deal on Jaylen Brown
According to The Athletic's Sam Amick, the Nuggets, while having put consideration into the idea of acquiring Brown, haven't spoken to the Celtics in several days––with more concerns also surfacing around Denver's lack of draft capital that doesn't meet Boston's ask for their franchise cornerstone:
"While the Nuggets have certainly considered the Brown option, they haven’t spoken to the Celtics since the weekend and their interest has been significantly overstated, according to team sources who spoke on condition of anonymity to describe ongoing negotiations," Amick wrote.
"There’s a familiar obstacle, too, as the Nuggets simply don’t have the draft assets to satisfy the Celtics’ ask. Even if they did, it seems, they wouldn’t have the motivation to move them in exchange for Brown."
The Nuggets do have some appealing options they could potentially put into a package to send Boston in exchange for Brown.
Guys like Jamal Murray, Aaron Gordon, and Cameron Johnson each have some type of positive value that the Celtics could utilize either on their own roster or in a subsequent deal that might make a Brown deal with Denver worth their while.
But the Nuggets have little to no future draft assets they could throw into a deal to sweeten the pot; a significant hindrance on how strong of a deal that Denver could offer when compared to other potential suitors that might be in play for Brown.
So that alone makes the idea difficult to pull off for either side. But on top of the lack of capital that Denver has to provide, it seems as if that, in the event they had those picks to add into a package, they don't have a ton of incentive on their end to do so anyways.
That tends to tell you the motivation that the Nuggets' decision-makers have to make a move like this: while a tempting idea, it's not one they're willing to invest a steep haul into like the Celtics appear to be on the hunt for.
Brown is a top-15 level talent, and adding him next to someone like Nikola Jokic is sure to make the Nuggets at least consider the opportunity of snagging him off the trade block. But does he fix all of Denver's problems on the roster? No. Does he get them closer to winning a championship? That's also far from a guarantee.
So while the chances of seeing a deal being struck between the Nuggets and the Celtics aren’t completely zero––because anything can happen over the course of an NBA offseason––it doesn't feel like Denver is anywhere close to the leader in the clubhouse when it comes to winning the Brown sweepstakes.
Instead, they appear more inclined to turn their attention elsewhere to reconstructing their roster. However they decide to do so, remains to be seen.
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JARED KOCHJared Koch is a sportswriter and editor covering the NFL and NBA for the On SI network since 2023.
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Badenoch blasts 'moaning' female Labour MPs over Burnham jobs 'quota'
Kemi Badenoch has told Labour women to earn a job in Andy Burnham's Cabinet instead of demanding they are handed jobs because of their gender.
The Tory leader lashed out today amid reports that female MPs are demanding the de-facto new prime minister introduce a 50:50 gender split 'quota' in his government.
Amid reports that former foreign secretary David Miliband is being lined up to return to the role, possibly with his brother Ed as Chancellor, one female minister also complained that Burnham could not have 'more Milibands than women' in the top posts.
But in a scathing article in the Times today Mrs Badenoch told them to 'stop moaning' and get chosen on merit instead of retreating into 'more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country'.
'There are many, many reasons why you shouldn't have any Milibands in the cabinet,' she said.
'But complaining that the boys haven't given them the right jobs or that the boys are taking all the jobs, just shows that Labour's women still don't get it.'
The idea of quotas was also attacked by Baroness Jacqui Smith, Labour's Skills Minister.
Asked by Times Radio if Mr Burnham should reserve jobs for women, she said: 'No, I think what Andy Burnham should be doing is building the very best team around him to change this country.'
A letter written by the Women's Parliamentary Labour Party has called on Mr Burnham to ensure a 50:50 split between men and women in government jobs
Amid reports that former foreign secretary David Miliband (above, right, in 2010) is being lined up to return to the role, possibly with his brother Ed as Chancellor, one female minister complained that Burnham could not have 'more Milibands than women' in the top posts
But Mrs Badenoch told them to pipe down and get chosen on merit instead of retreating into 'more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country'
A letter written by the Women's Parliamentary Labour Party and seen by the BBC has called on Mr Burnham to ensure a 50:50 split between men and women in government jobs after he succeeds Sir Keir Starmer.
'We are asking you to demonstrate this change from day one and address the toxicity and misogyny within our own party and government,' it said.
Labour has never had a female leader, while the Conservatives have had three, and Mrs Badenoch urged the government to follow its meritocratic example.
'If you run a meritocracy, then you do not have to worry about jobs for the boys,' she wrote.
'Every woman who is a Conservative MP, every woman who has ever won the leadership, has had to fight to get where she is.
'By contrast, Labour women are demanding guarantees from Burnham. But the truth is he doesn't have to give any guarantees.
'If none of Labour's women are prepared to get their hands dirty and challenge him for the leadership, their demands are toothless.'
'In fact, it's quite revealing that the women's parliamentary Labour Party has written to Burnham asking him to commit himself to at least 50 per cent female ministers.
'This has nothing to do with meritocracy. It is yet more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country.'
Venezuela Fury and Noah Price subsidising their life by livestreaming
Venezuela Fury and her husband Noah Price look to be making their own way in the world by raking it in from their lucrative social media accounts.
The influencer daughter of Tyson and Paris Fury, 16, has become an internet sensation after tying the knot with her husband Noah, 19, earlier this year.
Since getting married and moving in together the couple have been earning thousands of pounds a month, livestreaming their life as newlyweds in their static caravan in the East Riding of Yorkshire.
And fans can't get enough of their regular life updates on TikTok and Kick, which have proved to be very profitable for the pair.
They look to be supporting themselves after Noah denied that he was given £5million by Venezuela's family as a wedding gift.
Despite his wife's huge family wealth, an estimated combined £160 million, Noah recently told his Kick followers that he 'pays for everything' for the couple.
Making light of the claims about Venezuela's millionaire financial status, Noah said: 'I actually pay for everything unfortunately. You'd expect the millionaire to pay for it wouldn't you.'
Venezuela Fury and Noah Price are earning thousands livestreaming their caravan life - after her new groom insisted he pays all the bills and denied he had £5m handout from her dad
The influencer daughter of Tyson and Paris Fury , 16, has become an internet sensation after tying the knot with her husband Noah, 19, earlier this year
Venezuela then asked their fans: 'Do you think I am a millionaire?'
Noah joked: 'She isn't a secret millionaire guys', before she broke into song and sang: 'But I live like a millionaire!'
But it seems according to estimated calculations from their social media work, Noah and Venezuela can more than afford to support themselves.
Noah has been livestreaming on platforms such as Kick and TikTok, where viewers can send paid gifts or donations.
He was previously encouraging viewers to send gifts on his honeymoon during livestreams, suggesting this is one revenue stream.
Both Noah and Venezuela have built substantial followings on Instagram and TikTok. They can potentially earn money through sponsored posts, brand collaborations, affiliate links and creator payouts.
Kick allows its creators to take home 95 per cent of the £4.99 subscription cost that fans pay.
Streamers keep 100 per cent of direct tips and donations, minus minor standard payment processing fees.
It is unclear how many subscribers Noah currently has because this information is hidden, but he does have 7,200 followers which is publicly viewable.
An industry insider has suggested Noah is making around £400 per video on TikTok, while Venezuela is likely to make £2,000 due to her following count of 1.3 million.
An industry insider has suggested Noah is making around £400 per video on TikTok, while Venezuela is likely to make £2,000 due to her following count of 1.3 million
In one video on their honeymoon, Noah asked his followers if they'd give them some more gifts now that they were married.
In a TikTok live viewed by 20,000 he said: 'Keep liking our videos people, keep sending gifts.'
After saying thank you to several of his followers he joked they should stick around on the livestream and 'watch Venezuela punch me in the mouth'.
The other half of the honeymooning couple said: 'I am, honestly!'
Noah previously confirmed that the pair don't share their finances after they were asked whether they have a shared bank account.
'She earns her money, I earn mine,' said Noah, as Venezuela joked: 'Yeah, what you gonna do about it.'
Noah went on to debunk the rumour that Tyson gave him £5million when he tied the knot with his daughter as he insisted: 'No Tyson did not give me £5million'.
Meanwhile Venezuela is being eyed up by executives for a fly on the wall TV series.
Noah went on to debunk the rumour that Tyson gave him £5million when he tied the knot with his daughter as he insisted: 'No Tyson did not give me £5million'
Boasting 1.3 million TikTok followers, Venezuela is already entertaining fans with her honest musings and candid moments, from cooking to kitting out her and Noah's static caravan home.
And following the success of the Netflix series At Home With The Furys, it is no wonder bosses are wanting to draw on the Fury popularity.
A TV insider said: 'The couple are not A-list celebrities but everyone has become obsessed with their love story.
'People are genuinely intrigued by them. Whether it’s the fact they have married so young, Venezuela’s famous family or their gypsy lifestyle, they have the ‘X factor'.
'Several TV executives think a proper fly-on-the-wall series following their lives as newlyweds in the gypsy community would be fascinating,' they told The Sun.
It is thought Netflix would be likely to produce the series due to their already established relationship with the Furys.
Venezuela's representatives told The Daily Mail: 'We have many offers on the table regarding Venezuela which we are discussing.'
