Celtics eye major trade involving Jaylen Brown for Kevin Durant
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 8:40 PM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
The Boston Celtics are reportedly considering a trade that would send Jaylen Brown to the Houston Rockets in exchange for Kevin Durant. This potential blockbuster deal follows speculation about Brown’s future with the Celtics, especially after their failed pursuit of Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Rockets are open to trading nearly their entire roster, which could facilitate a significant trade. A pairing of Durant with Jayson Tatum could enhance the Celtics' championship potential, although there may be challenges in establishing team chemistry.
- •Boston Celtics may trade Jaylen Brown to the Houston Rockets.
- •Kevin Durant could be part of the trade package coming to Boston.
- •Celtics' interest partly stems from their recent failed trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo.
- •Rockets reportedly willing to trade nearly all players except Amen Thompson.
- •A Tatum-Durant duo could significantly raise the Celtics' championship hopes.
- 9:55 PMYahoo Sports — Celtics linked to trade for $16 million ex-Warriors three-time NBA champion
- 8:40 PMYahoo Sports — Celtics linked to Jaylen Brown-centered trade for $134 million former Warriors superstar
"The Boston Celtics would land an accomplished former Golden State Warriors center in an intriguing trade proposal.
"The Boston Celtics would land an ex-Golden State Warriors phenom in a groundbreaking trade proposal.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 23, 2026, 9:55 PMCeltics linked to trade for $16 million ex-Warriors three-time NBA champion
The Boston Celtics would land an accomplished former Golden State Warriors center in an intriguing trade proposal.
- Yahoo SportsJun 23, 2026, 8:40 PMCeltics linked to Jaylen Brown-centered trade for $134 million former Warriors superstar
The Boston Celtics would land an ex-Golden State Warriors phenom in a groundbreaking trade proposal.
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