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Jaren Jackson Trade: Memphis Moves Star Big Man to Utah for Three First-Round Picks, per Report

Utah Jazz traded three future first-round picks to Memphis Grizzlies in exchange for Jaren Jackson Jr. and three players to strengthen their frontcourt defense.

  • On Feb. 3, 2026, the Utah Jazz acquired Jaren Jackson Jr., Jock Landale, John Konchar and Vince Williams Jr. from the Memphis Grizzlies, sending three future first-round draft picks plus Walter Clayton Jr., Kyle Anderson, Taylor Hendricks and Georges Niang to Memphis.
  • As an unrestricted free agent at season's end, Landale, averaging a career-high 11.3 points and 6.5 rebounds, faces a battle for minutes in Utah's frontcourt.
  • Jaren Jackson Jr., a two-time All-Star and 2023 NBA Defensive Player of the Year, said on Feb. 2, `You have to be a pro about it`, reflecting his approach amid trade talk.
  • Adding Jackson and Landale could create one of the largest Utah Jazz frontcourts, with Landale competing for minutes alongside Lauri Markkanen, Jusuf Nurkic, and sidelined Walker Kessler.
  • It had only been a few hours since the trade, with George processing the move at about 4 p.m. MT Tuesday as Landale joined his fifth NBA team.
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The Commercial Appeal broke the news in Memphis, United States on Tuesday, February 3, 2026.
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