The Houston Rockets, who suffered a four-game losing streak after losing to the Heat, have basically missed the Western Conference play-offs. The Rockets have set their sights on the stage of the draft. With the Nets also missing the playoffs, the Rockets will receive a lottery pick in this year's draft. In addition to continuing to scour the draft pick, the Rockets will also actively strengthen the roster through trades on the trade market. According to American media outlet Fw, the Rockets are likely to complete a 6-for-2 deal with Udoka's old club Celtics this summer. If the deal goes through, the Rockets' backcourt duo of VanVleet and Jalen Green will be the main trade chips to say goodbye to the Rockets.
It is understood that the Rockets proposed a 6-for-2 trade offer to the Celtics, and the Rockets sent VanVleet, Jalen Green, 2 first-round picks, 1 first-round swap and 1 second-round pick to get Jaylen Brown and Brissett in trade. The Houston Rockets, who had high salary space last offseason, threw an olive branch to Jaylen Brown. But Jaylen Brown signed a five-year, more than $300 million max contract extension with the Green Army. Moreover, the Celtics are also recruiting on the trade market, signing two big players in Holiday and Porzingis, and the overall strength of the team has greatly improved. But it also exacerbates the salary burden on the Celtics, who will be looking to re-sign Tatum this summer. Referring to Jaylen Brown's contract extension offer, Tatum will also receive a contract extension of more than $300 million. In order to free up salary space, the Celtics are likely to trade second-star Jaylen Brown to complete Tatum's contract extension.
In terms of individual ability, Jaylen Brown can play both guard and forward positions, and is the league's top forward swingman. He is also the best duo in the league, but the Celtics, who have worked together for many years, are likely to officially disintegrate this summer. Rockets coach Udoka has worked with Jaylen Brown during his tenure with the Celtics, and has a good understanding of his technical characteristics, which can develop a targeted tactical play, so that Jaylen Brown can integrate into the Rockets' offensive and defensive system as soon as possible. If the Celtics put Jaylen Brown on the shelf this summer, Rockets coach Udoka will also step in to recruit the Celtics' second-in-command for the Rockets again.
Although the current strength of the Rockets is not enough to threaten the championship trophy, the Rockets' young players such as Shin Jing, Eason, and Smith have grown at an astonishing rate, and this is a young team full of potential and talent. Jaylen Brown from the Rockets will be the big boss of this team, and he will no longer have to live in the shadow of Tatum, which is a condition that the Celtics can't give. If all goes well, Jaylen Brown will work with Rockets coach Udoka for a second time, and with Jaylen Brown, a top guard swingman, it's only a matter of time before the Rockets return to the playoffs.