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Stone targets the All-Stars? The Rockets and Celtics are planning a 3-for-1 deal, Jaylen Brown assists Shin Kyung?

3:07am, 14 May 2025【Basketball】

The second round of the NBA playoffs is in full swing, and the two matches in the Eastern Conference showed the following results. The top Cavaliers in the East were behind the Pacers 0-2, while the second-place Celtics were behind the Knicks 0-2. This result is deeply surprising, especially for the defending champion Celtics, who can be said to be the main players playing, but the result is that they lose two home games in a row, which almost indicates that Mazula's team will say goodbye to the NBA champion this season. In comparison, the Cavaliers also have three excuses for the three main players Garland, Mobley Jr. and Hunter to be absent. There are not many opportunities left for the Celtics, and the Knicks are not a bottom-line. The combination of Brunson, Towns and Bridges has found a tacit understanding. In addition, the two defensive players Anunobi and Hart, the Knicks' starting lineup can compete with any team.

Recently, US media reporter Jake Fischer suggested that the Rockets management will pursue the Celtics champion front line Jaylen Brown during the offseason this summer. Because the league has set up a strict luxury tax penalty system, even if the Celtics defend their title again this season, general manager Stevens will give up some of the main players under the pressure of high luxury taxes. In addition to star Tatum, Jaylen Brown, with an average annual salary of more than $50 million, is not safe. The media provided a 3-for-1 trading offer to the Rockets and Celtics. If the negotiations go smoothly, Jaylen Green will go to Boston to assist Tatum. The specific trading plan is: The Rockets send Jaylen Green + Dillon Brooks + the 2025 Suns' first round pick to get Jaylen Brown from the Celtics.

Jaylen Brown averaged 34.2 minutes per game this season, contributing 22.2 points, 5.8 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 1.2 steals, and shooting percentage of 46.3%. As a player with an annual salary of more than $5 million, Jaylen Brown's data are not outstanding, but the Celtics have many outstanding scorers, and the scoring points are relatively scattered, so his data is valuable. Jaylen Brown has a tough style of play and a variety of offensive methods. His defensive end is often used as a vanguard by head coach Mazula, who is responsible for marking the opponent's number one scorer at the forward position, which has also affected his performance on the offensive end to a certain extent. Jaylen Brown is expected to play the role of a star in Houston. Compared to Jaylen Green, who has not proved himself in the playoffs, he can bring a huge improvement to the Rockets' overall strength.

This deal is less contracted for the Celtics and is easier to handle. In addition, Jaylen Green has been attending all two consecutive seasons. His physical talent and physical fitness are trustworthy. Although his comprehensive strength has not reached the height of Jaylen Brown, he is only 23 years old this year and his future development prospects are bright. Dillon Brooks has performed well this season, averaging 31.8 minutes per game, contributing 14.1 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1.7 assists, and a three-point shooting percentage of 39.7%. He is enough to replace Jaylen Brown on the defensive end, and even does better. However, Dillon lacks in launching an independent attack, while Jaylen Green is just the opposite. If the technical characteristics of the two can be combined, it can make up for the vacancy after Jaylen Brown left. Overall, this is a more favorable deal for the Rockets.

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