The Houston Rockets and Charlotte Hornets are not currently in pursuit of a trade for Jaylen Brown, sources tell The Stein Line. Both the Rockets and Hornets have been linked with Brown, who the Boston Celtics are actively engaging in trade discussions upon.

Ime Udoka coached Brown and the Celtics to the 2022 NBA Finals.

However, the Rockets long insisted they were not in on a trade for Kevin Durant last year until the trade cost dropped to the point where they moved forward.

The Celtics are known to have interest in Alperen Sengun.

Charlotte has considerable future draft capital following their trade this week of LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Brown eligible for a two-year, $141.8 million contract extension in July.

The Portland Trail Blazers have been identified as the team most frequently mentioned as being involved with the Celtics in discussions on Brown.