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[Saba Sports News] Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green, currently one of the NBA’s standout performers, was reportedly close to donning a different jersey. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, the Rockets proposed a significant trade to the Brooklyn Nets involving Green and multiple first-round picks in exchange for forward Mikal Bridges. However, the Nets declined the offer.
Given Green’s recent remarkable performances, one might speculate if Brooklyn now regrets its decision. In March alone, the 22-year-old is averaging 27.8 points per game, including multiple 40-point outings, with impressive shooting percentages.
Moreover, Green has notably enhanced his defensive abilities, coinciding with the Rockets’ eight-game winning streak, propelling them back into contention for the Western Conference play-in.
While Green is poised for a substantial contract extension in the upcoming summer, Bridges, a proficient 20-point-per-game scorer and elite defender, remains under contract until 2026.
Green’s stellar run has coincided with the absence of Rockets teammate Alperen Sengun due to injury, leading to speculation about Green’s potential availability for trade, especially considering previous rumors of his discontent in Houston.