Celtics consider trade offers for Jaylen Brown after playoff exit
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 11:49 PM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
The Boston Celtics are evaluating trade packages involving Jaylen Brown, particularly from the Houston Rockets. A proposed deal would center around center Alperen Sengun and the 2023 fourth overall pick, Amen Thompson. This comes on the heels of Boston's recent playoff run, where their frontcourt struggles were evident. If a trade is pursued, it will need to secure significant young talent, considering Brown's standing as a top-10 player in the league.
- •Celtics lost in the first round of the playoffs.
- •Brown is regarded as a top-10 player in the NBA.
- •Houston's offer includes Alperen Sengun and Amen Thompson.
- •Sengun is noted for his defensive skills.
- •Thompson has shown promise as a tenacious defender.
- 11:49 PMYahoo Sports — Celtics-Rockets Trade Pitch Is Only Jaylen Brown Possibility Worth Considering
"This Celtics trade package sends Jaylen Brown to Houston.
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