Are there rumors that Harden and Brown teamed up with the Rockets this summer, is it credible?
With Jaylen Brown's contract extension disagreed, Brown is said to have rejected two consecutive Celtics' contract extensions, insisting on asking for a top salary, citing that the league's salary cap will rise significantly in 2025.
Then various rumors also came out, will Harden join forces with Brown in the Rockets? First of all, Harden has player options this summer, you can freely choose the team to join, Harden's home, business and many other industries are in Houston, and the Rockets have more than 60 million salary space this summer, which is theoretically possible.
Second, Does the Rockets want Jaylen Brown? Wanted it so much! The Rockets who have been rotten for three consecutive years, no matter who is selected in this year's draft, are not destined to rot again next season, and need an All-Star-level team core, Jaylen Brown is very suitable, averaging 26.5 points, 7 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game this season, is the core of the Green Army occupying the league for a long time, and the more playoffs, the more stable Brown! It wasn't Tatum who scored in key moments in the playoffs last year, but Brown.
Third, Brown's current contract is renewed in 2019 for 4 years, $115 million, expiring in the summer of 2025, note that this contract does not contain any team options or player options, which means that other teams can only trade if they want to get Brown.
Fourth, will the Celtics let Brown go? With almost zero odds, who would give up a superstar who fits perfectly into the team and is 26 years old? As long as Brown is there, the Celtics can compete for the championship! The two sides negotiate to the end, and the Celtics will most likely compromise and give Brown a super top salary.
Therefore, Harden and Jaylen Brown teaming up in the Rockets can only be wishful thinking by fans, almost impossible.
