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Former Michigan State Star, Pistons Trade Target Moved to Jazz in 8-Player Deal
- In a seven-player swap, Memphis traded Jaren Jackson Jr., a forward for the Memphis Grizzlies, to the Utah Jazz, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania, two days before Thursday's trade deadline.
- Ainge and the Jazz are expected to remain active on the trade market after Tuesday's blockbuster before Thursday's deadline, as Memphis trades Jackson Jr. to Utah for draft assets.
- Jackson, 26, is a two-time All-Star and NBA Defensive Player of the Year, averaging 19.2 points and 5.8 rebounds in 45 games under a $53.5 million contract with a $53.5 million player option in 2029-30.
- As a result, Memphis receives rookie guard Walter Clayton Jr. and three future first-round picks, expanding its draft assets to 13 over seven seasons, while Utah pairs Jackson with Lauri Markkanen.
- League observers noted the deal could push the Utah Jazz over the cap in 2026, reducing free-agent flexibility, and described the trade as a stunning development, according to Jake Fischer.
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Jaren Jackson Jr. has been traded to the Utah Jazz in what will be an eight-player, multi-pick deal with the Memphis Grizzlies, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Tuesday.
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