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BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – MAY 02: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics looks on during introductions prior to a game against the Philadelphia 76ers in Game Seven of the First Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at TD Garden on May 02, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Maddie Meyer\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n
A new report claims that the Houston Rockets<\/a> had a chance to land Jaylen Brown<\/a> via a trade, but the price was too high. Both top stars Kevin Durant<\/a> and Alperen Sengun<\/a> were named in the report as part of a three-team trade. The Boston Celtics<\/a> were going to get Sengun as their new starting center, and the Detroit Pistons<\/a> hoped to land Durant as their next star. Houston shut down these talks upon realizing they\u2019d have to lose the two best players.<\/p>\n Brett Siegel of Clutch Points reported<\/a> the following update today:<\/p>\n \u201cThere were talks about a Kevin Durant trade involving Jaylen Brown and Alperen Sengun\u2026 Kevin Durant would\u2019ve gone to the Pistons\u2026 The Celtics were gonna get Alperen Sengun and then Jaylen Brown would\u2019ve gone to the Rockets\u2026 Ultimately Houston did not want that type of package.\u201d<\/p>\n Houston thought better of risking too much to make Brown their new franchise player. Sacrificing one of the two names involved for Brown could have made sense, but trading away two players coming off All-Star seasons would be too desperate. Detroit would have included role players and\/or young prospects that likely went to the Rockets. Unfortunately, it became too expensive for Houston to actually pull the trigger on a trade.<\/p>\n Will Houston Rockets Make Any Trades?<\/p>\n The Rockets have been rumored to be one of the top teams that could make a huge move this summer. However, we\u2019ve witnessed so many major trades already without Houston getting involved in any of the bigger moves during the offseason.<\/p>\n Signing Marcus Smart<\/a> to help the guard depth was the biggest thing done by the Rockets all offseason. Rumors indicate they are still open to making trades and would be willing to part ways with anyone, except for Amen Thompson<\/a>, if the right price is there.<\/p>\n Houston could easily stand pat and decide to give this roster one more chance. The return of injured starting point Fred VanVleet<\/a> and the addition of Smart could fix their biggest flaw from last season. Smart veteran guard play was needed for the young team lacking a floor general. The Rockets currently appear to be leaning towards giving this roster another shot before making a big trade.<\/p>\n Why The Jaylen Brown Trade Offer Was Bad<\/p>\n The concept of Houston trading two top 25 players in the league for one player of that caliber and secondary talents made no sense. Boston trading Brown for Sengun straight up would have made more sense for both teams, but the money didn\u2019t match as easily.<\/p>\n Durant getting entered in conversations made it too unrealistic to trade that much talent for one star. Brown leading a core of Thompson, VanVleet, Jabari Smith<\/a>, and Reed Sheppard<\/a> doesn\u2019t seem like a great roster on paper to contend in the loaded Western Conference.<\/p>\n Houston should wisely keep the roster as is unless someone they truly value as the next franchise star enters the trade market. Durant or Sengun should only be traded if they are getting upgraded for the team construction. Brown just wasn\u2019t enough to make that risk worth it.<\/p>\n \n\t\t\tJoey Haverford<\/a> Joey Haverford is a seasoned sports content writer with over 12 years of experience. He has covered the NBA, WNBA, MLB, NFL, and professional wrestling in the sports industry. 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