The Houston Rockets have put together a very promising core of young players, but — as it often happens — that hasn’t translated into much success.
Some fans and beat writers have pointed the finger at Stephen Silas.
The coach has failed to establish any sort of winning culture, with plenty of iso-heavy basketball and little-to-no development between seasons.
But the future could still be quite bright at Rocket City, granted they acquire some veterans that could help the youngins play the game the right way.
With that in mind, ESPN Houston reports that the team is reportedly interested in making a run at Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown
The Rockets are expected to pursue Jaylen Brown, per @espn975 pic.twitter.com/TjauGhiVSm
— NBACentral (@TheNBACentral) April 3, 2023
Needless to say, the news went viral in a matter of seconds, with NBA fans taking to social media to react to the news.
Harden and Brown duo
— Kaleb Earls (@K_Earls32) April 3, 2023
I would question your position if you weren’t pursuing him tbh it’s literally jaylen brown tf!? Still doesn’t mean you’ll get him tho 🤣🤣🤣
— CELTICS ☘️ BANNER 18 (@BiggLynch) April 3, 2023
Hornet 🐝 would be better pic.twitter.com/BsJ2OgyfvP
— Dr.Nibbs (Med student, sort of🤷🏾) (@NibbsDr) April 3, 2023
Wants to play for a better team I get it pic.twitter.com/TMKaxhrvcl
— CharlieLeonardBBall (@CharlieleonardB) April 3, 2023
He’s coming home ❤️🖤 pic.twitter.com/ZJ35MyjcCH
— jd (@ftjaydee) April 3, 2023
Best fit would be the Knicks!
Brunson, Randle, Brown big 3 would be title contenders for the next 5+ years…..
— sir_manolo 🏁 (@Christian_J_D_M) April 3, 2023
This ain’t the news I was trying to wake up to
— EJ (@CayemiteEj) April 3, 2023
Truth be told, it might seem like a long shot, and there’s no obvious connection between Brown and the Rockets.
But Jaylen has been involved in multiple trade rumors over the years, and he has yet to sign a contract extension.
Brown will enter the final year of his contract next season, and he might be tempted to test free-agency waters if he doesn’t feel valued in Boston or if they fail to win the NBA championship this season.
The Rockets have plenty of assets to offer, not to mention a big need for a leader.
Also, with the rumors of a potential James Harden reunion in Houston, Brown could also be tempted to take his talents to the Western Conference.
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