By Mathieu Seguin | Sport editor
The ambition rises from a notch to Houston. After hitting a big blow with the arrival of Kevin Durant, the Rockets continue to be talked about in this already eventful offseason. According to several sources, the Texan franchise now has its eyes riveted on another star of the East Conference: Jaylen Brown. A file as daring as it is complex, which could animate the coming weeks.
Jaylen Brown, titled NBA champion last year with the Celtics, remains one of the pillars of the Boston project. He recently signed a historical extension and represents, with Jayson Tatum, the immediate future of the franchise. Suffice to say that getting it out of this environment would require a colossal offer. However, Houston seems determined to explore the possibility.
Since the arrival of Durant and the growth of talents like Alperen Sengün or Jabari Smith Jr, the Rockets project has changed scale. The Front Office clearly targets the short -term summits, and an association between KD and Jaylen Brown would tip the franchise in a new competitive dimension.
An ambitious target, a very high price
“The Houston Rockets clearly target Jaylen Brown, but bringing him from the Boston Celtics will not be simple. It is nevertheless a situation to watch closely as the offseason advances. »» let go of an insider. The interest is real, but Boston will not let go of his All-Star without a massive counterpart, which could brake Houston or cause an exchange with several teams.
The idea of a Brown -Durant duo would have enough to make fans dream. Defensively solid, athletic, capable of playing without balloon, Brown would ideally complete KD, while providing attack in attack. But the Rockets will undoubtedly have to sacrifice several young players and choices of draft to hope to seduce Boston.
For the moment, no formal offer has been mentioned, but the signals sent by Houston translate a clear will: do not just participate, but establish yourself as a pretender next season. The name of Brown is added to a list of high -end targets which show that the strategy has changed.
Houston has the means, ambition and good timing. It remains to be seen whether the franchise will be able to transform this ambitious offensive into a historical transfer … or if it will ultimately have to turn to an equally muscular plan B.
