Toronto Raptors Receive: C Alperen Sengun, 2026 First-Round Pick (BKN via HOU)

Boston Celtics Receive: G/F OG Anunoby, G/F Kevin Porter Jr., F Jae’Sean Tate, 2023 First-Round Pick (HOU), 2028 First-Round Pick (Swap – HOU) 

Houston Rockets receive: G/F Jaylen Brown 

On the other hand, loyalty may not be entirely dead in the National Basketball Association. 

These players are still human beings. They still grow attached to the teams they’re on. It just so happens that players today tend to develop friendships, and they’re loyal to their teams as well. 

Just look at James Harden. Leaving the Rockets didn’t seem to be easy for him. The bearded superstar is known to maintain ties in the city. Wherever he retires, he’ll be remembered as a Rocket. 

Recently, it’s looking possible that he’ll retire as one. Rumors are suggesting that Harden could rejoin his Rockets this summer.

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Given their place in the standings, that would be quite unusual. 

If he does, could Brown follow?