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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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The SaratogianNBA Trade Deadline: Jazz acquire Jaren Jackson Jr.; Pistons and Celtics also make moves
With Thursday afternoon’s NBA trade deadline growing closer, teams are officially open for business. The Utah Jazz pulled off the first major acquisition of the week, agreeing Tuesday to acquire forward Jaren Jackson Jr. from the Memphis Grizzlies for a haul that includes three first-round picks, according to ESPN. In addition to those future picks, the Grizzlies are adding rookie guard Walter Clayton Jr. and veteran forwards Kyle Anderson, Geor…
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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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