Western Conference team acquires Memphis Grizzlies All-Star ahead of NBA trade deadline

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3 February 2026 at 23:44

With two days left before Thursday’s NBA trade deadline, the Memphis Grizzlies have made the move to deal two-time All-Star Jaren Jackson Jr. to the Utah Jazz.

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As per ESPN NBA Insider Shams Charania, the Jazz are acquiring Jackson Jr. from the Grizzlies along with Jock Landale, John Konchar, and Vince Williams Jr.

BREAKING: The Memphis Grizzlies are trading star forward Jaren Jackson Jr., John Konchar, Jock Landale and Vince Williams Jr. to the Utah Jazz for Walter Clayton Jr., Kyle Anderson, Taylor Hendricks, Georges Niang and three future first-round picks, sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/ax6oQpZx0S
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 3, 2026

In exchange, three future first round picks will be heading to Memphis in addition to Walter Clayton Jr., Kyle Anderson, Georges Niang and Taylor Hendricks now also joining the Grizzlies.

Jazz adding another piece to their core

Jackson Jr. will now be joining a Utah Jazz squad who have the likes of Lauri Markkanen, Walker Kesseler and Keyonte George in their lineup.

Feb 2, 2026; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward/center Jaren Jackson Jr. (8) reacts during the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

In 2018, Jackson Jr. was drafted by Memphis out of Michigan State with the fourth overall pick and in the 2022-23 campaign, the now 26 year old forward/center was named the NBA’s Defensive Player of the Year.

So far this year, Jackson Jr. has averaged numbers of 19.2 points, 5.8 rebounds and 1.5 blocks per game for the Grizzlies, as per NBA.com.

Over the next seven NBA seasons, Memphis are now also set to have a total of 12 first round selections, as per ESPN’s Bobby Marks.