Rockets rumored to target Celtics star Jaylen Brown in trade talks
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 11:23 PM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
The Houston Rockets are reportedly considering a trade scenario that would send disgruntled forward Dorian Finney-Smith to the Boston Celtics in exchange for Jaylen Brown. The potential four-team trade aims to strengthen Houston’s roster following a moderately successful 2025-26 season where they won 52 games and made the playoffs. Brown, who excelled for the Celtics this past season, would join Kevin Durant and Alperen Şengün to enhance Houston's half-court offense. As trade discussions heat up ahead of the offseason, Brown's future appears uncertain, making him a key figure in rumors.
- •Rockets won 52 games and earned the No. 5 seed in the 2025-26 Western Conference playoffs.
- •Dorian Finney-Smith expressed dissatisfaction with the Lakers' contract negotiations last summer.
- •Jaylen Brown averaged 28.7 points and 6.9 rebounds per game last season.
- •The proposed trade involves multiple teams and significant assets changing hands.
- •Trade rumors surrounding Brown are expected to persist throughout the offseason.
- 11:23 PMYahoo Sports — Rockets predicted to swap ex-Lakers disgruntled forward for $150 million Cavaliers star
- 4:30 PMYahoo Sports — Rockets predicted to swap ex-Lakers disgruntled forward for $285 million Celtics star
"The Houston Rockets would land a Cleveland Cavaliers standout guard in a blockbuster trade idea.
"The Houston Rockets would strike gold in a hypothetical four-team trade scenario.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 11:23 PMRockets predicted to swap ex-Lakers disgruntled forward for $150 million Cavaliers star
The Houston Rockets would land a Cleveland Cavaliers standout guard in a blockbuster trade idea.
- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 4:30 PMRockets predicted to swap ex-Lakers disgruntled forward for $285 million Celtics star
The Houston Rockets would strike gold in a hypothetical four-team trade scenario.
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