DHJ Quick Take: Jaylen Brown’s Potential Market
- Widespread Trade Interest: The Atlanta Hawks, Houston Rockets and Portland Trail Blazers are all reported to have legitimate trade interest in Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown this offseason.
- Contractual Status: The 2024 Finals MVP has three seasons and $183 million remaining on his current contract and will become eligible to sign a lucrative two-year, $142 million extension this July.
- Roster Context: A potential acquisition would inject elite talent into franchises anchored by Jalen Johnson in Atlanta and Kevin Durant in Houston or provide a star partner for Damian Lillard’s return in Portland.
The Atlanta Hawks, Houston Rockets and Portland Trail Blazers are believed to have trade interest in Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line.
Brown is eligible for a two-year, $142 million extension in July. The 2024 Finals MVP has three seasons left on his current deal and a combined $183 million.
The Hawks are led by Jalen Johnson, the Rockets are guided by future Hall of Famer Kevin Durant and the Trail Blazers will get Damian Lillard back in the lineup next season.
One of the best players in the NBA, Brown raised eyebrows when he said this season was his favorite season of his career. The Celtics went 56-26 and were the No. 2 seed in the East despite playing much of the campaign without Jayson Tatum.
Boston won the 2024 championship against the Dallas Mavericks. Some people believe Brown wants his “own team” instead of sharing the spotlight with Tatum.
Brown averaged 28.7 points, 6.9 rebounds and 5.1 assists per game this regular season. The five-time All-Star put up 25.7 points, 5.7 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game against the Philadelphia 76ers in the first round of the playoffs, a series the Celtics lost in seven games despite taking a 3-1 lead.
The 29-year-old Brown has career averages of 20.0 points, 5.5 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game with the Celtics, who could pursue Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo this summer.
The Hawks, Rockets and Trail Blazers lost in the first round of the 2026 playoffs. Brown has been heavily linked to the Hawks because he was born and raised in Georgia.
Hall of Famer Tracy McGrady said on his podcast that Brown was experiencing frustration that “lies deeply in the organization.” However, Brown stated on his Twitch stream that he loves playing for the Celtics.
“I hate that our president of basketball operations even had to respond to this,” Brown said. “Me and Brad [Stevens] have a great relationship. I love Boston. And if it was up to me, I could play in Boston for the next 10 years.”
It will be fascinating to see if Brown remains with the Celtics or gets traded this offseason. The swingman doesn’t have a no-trade clause in his contract.
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