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Jaylen Brown's future in Boston is truly uncertain this offseason, and the Houston Rockets are one of the teams closely monitoring the situation. NBA writer Marc Stein confirmed on Sunday that the Rockets have a genuine interest in trading for the Celtics guard, with an offer possibly involving either Alperen Sengun or Kevin Durant along with future first-round picks, according to Jake Weinbach on X citing Stein.
Stein also noted that Atlanta and Portland are showing real interest as well. All three teams could be involved in any multi-team deal that includes Giannis Antetokounmpo, whom the Celtics are also reported to be pursuing.
Boston's early playoff exit and Jayson Tatum's return have created an opportunity. The Celtics lost to the seventh-seeded Philadelphia 76ers in the first round this season. Brown stepped up all year while Tatum was out with a torn Achilles, averaging a career-high 28.7 points per game. This performance earned him Second Team All-NBA honors, making him a top trade asset as the summer approaches.
The Rockets are about to trade Alperen Sengun and multiple first round picks to the Celtics for Jaylen brown.
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With Tatum set to return healthy, the Celtics must make a decision. Brown is under contract until 2030 with a cap hit of $57 million for next season. If Boston is serious about pursuing Giannis, trading Brown seems to be the best way to gain both roster and financial flexibility.
The deal centered around Sengun looks good on paper. The 23-year-old Turkish center has a $25.9 million salary, is signed through 2028, and has averaged over 22 points and 9 rebounds per game over the last two seasons.
Combined with multiple first-round picks, this package holds significant value. For Boston, bringing in a talented young center to complement a returning Tatum while shedding Brown's $57 million contract could solve a major issue with the roster.
Rockets head coach Ime Udoka worked with Brown during the 2021-22 season in Boston. Brown publicly supported Udoka during the situation that led to his firing. This relationship is part of why Houston is viewed as a realistic option for a potential trade, not just a theoretical scenario.
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