The Houston Rockets are monitoring Jaylen Brown's situation, according to NBA insider Jake Fischer. ## What's the situation?
The Rockets have a clear connection to Brown through head coach Ime Udoka, who coached him in Boston. Brown is entering the second season of his five-year, $304 million supermax contract. He averaged 28.7 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 5.1 assists last season.
Why it matters for Houston Rockets
The Rockets face pressure to close the gap on the Western Conference's top teams. Their reported interest in Brown comes as they evaluate how to keep pace with the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs. Rival executives have discussed Houston's potential to pursue a blockbuster acquisition.
What comes next?
The Rockets possess assets to compete for any star, including young talent and future draft assets. They own the rights to Phoenix's 2027 and 2029 first-round picks, Dallas' 2029 first-round pick, and swap rights with Brooklyn in 2027. These assets would allow the Rockets to enter any bidding war for a player like Brown. Last result: Houston Rockets 100-97 Milwaukee Bucks (2025-02-26). Recent form: | Date | Result | | --- | --- | | 2025-02-26 | W 100-97 vs Milwaukee Bucks | | 2025-02-24 | L 90-95 vs Chicago Bulls |
The Rockets' interest in Brown is likely to be a major storyline in the NBA offseason.