SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Jazz decided to shake things up in a big way ahead of the trade deadline, acquiring Jaren Jackson Jr. from Memphis for a large haul including young players and draft capital.
NBA Insider Shams Charania first broke the news on Tuesday, February 3.
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 for Jaren Jackson Jr., John Konchar, Jock Landale, and Vince Williams Jr., the Utah Jazz sent out Walter Clayton Jr., Kyle Anderson, Taylor Hendricks, Georges Niang, and three future first-round picks.
Jackson Jr. is a two-time All-Star, the 2023 NBA defensive player of the year, a two-time blocks leader, and a three-time all-defensive player.
This season, he is averaging 19.2 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 1.9 assists on 47.5 percent from the floor and 35.9 percent from three.
Spin Cycle 8️⃣🔄@jarenjacksonjr | 📺 @peacock pic.twitter.com/YaUxqTmwjq
— Memphis Grizzlies (@memgrizz) February 3, 2026
Utah Jazz Make Splash With Jaren Jackson Jr. Trade
Utah is also bringing in three solid rotational pieces in Konchar, Landale, and Williams Jr.
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Chandler Holt is a co-host of theJazz Notes podcast, a Locals In The NFL Insider, and Digital Sports Producer forKSLSports.com. FollowChandler on Xfor Utah Jazz and Locals In The NFL updates.
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