Rockets trade prediction: 5 for 2 to upgrade to the shooting guard, at least the Western Conference Finals in the new season!

The Rockets aimed at Jaylen Brown, betting on 5 for 2 for the West Finals

Recently, the Houston Rockets' heavy operation in the offseason has become the focus of the league. They are actively promoting a shocking deal of 5 for 2, with the goal of Jaylen Brown of the Celtics, aiming to improve the strength of the shooting guard position and strive for the new season's Western Conference Finals. In the 2024-2025 season, Jaylen Brown's performance on the court was remarkable. In the regular season, he averaged 34.3 minutes per game, contributing 22.2 points, 5.8 rebounds and 4.5 assists, and his three-point shooting percentage reached 38%, which is the stable firepower point of the Celtics' offensive end. In the opening match of the New York Knicks at the beginning of the season, Brown and Jason Tatum cooperated tacitly, and the two scored 60 points in three quarters, helping the team to easily get a good start, demonstrating their strong offensive dominance. In November, Brown continued his hot touch. In the game against the Timberwolves, he made 5 of 7 three-pointers from the outside, scoring the highest 34 points in the game, helping the team win with two points. His three-point shooting percentage was as high as 40% in November, leaving the opponent's defense line running.

In the All-Star Game, Brown was selected for the Eastern All-Star substitute for the fourth time with his outstanding performance, becoming a dazzling star among the Eastern All-Stars. In the playoffs, although the team eventually lost to the Knicks 2-4 in the Eastern Conference semifinals, Brown averaged 22.1 points, 7.1 rebounds and 3.9 assists per game, still showing his toughness under high pressure. In the first round, facing the Heat, Brown scored 39 points in the second game and scored 15 points in the final quarter, turning the tide and equalizing the overall score, showing the characteristics of a big heart player. Even in the second round of the game, he tried his best, averaging more than 40 minutes of playing time. By adjusting his offensive methods, he used more back-to-body singles and mid-range jump shots to stabilize the team's output.

In order to get Brown, the Rockets proposed a 5-for-2 trading plan is full of sincerity: sending out Jaylen Green, Dillon Brooks, Landaer, the 10th pick in the first round of 2025 and a future first round swap right. Jaylen Green has outstanding talent and unlimited potential. He averaged 20 points per game last season. He is a young scorer with great value in training, but his growth rate has not yet fully met the Rockets' expectations; Dillon Brooks has fierce defense and poor offensive stability; Randale has performed well in the Rockets this season. In the game against the Trail Blazers, he made 6 of 6 shots, 2 of 2 three-pointers, scored 17 points, 9 rebounds, 2 assists and 1 block. His data is comprehensive, but his positioning in the Rockets' interior is more like a puzzle player. Although the 10th draw and the first round of the future swap rights are precious assets, the Rockets are willing to bear the pain of giving up in order to get Brown.

The deal is also quite attractive to the Celtics. Jaylen Green is expected to further explore his talents in Boston and improve the team's offensive firepower; Dillon Brooks' tough defense can enhance the team's defensive strength; Langdale can bring more vitality to the inside, providing stable rebounding guarantee and inside scoring at critical moments; plus the 10th draw and the right to swap the team in the future, adding more possibilities to the team's future development.

Once the deal is reached, the Rockets' lineup will usher in a huge change. The starting lineup composed of Brown, VanVleet, Alperen Shinkyung, Amen Thompson and Jabbarry Smith Jr., will not be underestimated in terms of offensive firepower and defensive intensity. The confidence to launch an attack on the Western Conference Finals in the new season is more confident. Of course, the trading path is full of variables. It remains to be seen whether the Celtics accept the offer and whether other teams will disrupt the situation, but the Rockets' determination to pursue Brown has made fans look forward to the new season.