JAREN JACKSON JR TRADED TO JAZZ IN MASSIVE 7-PLAYER DEAL — Quick Facts
Memphis Grizzlies trade former Defensive Player of the Year Jaren Jackson Jr. to Utah Jazz for three first-round picks in shocking rebuild move.
Key Data Points
- Jackson traded to Utah with John Konchar, Jock Landale and Vince Williams Jr. for three first-round picks and four players
- The deal creates a record $28.8 million trade exception, the largest in NBA history
- Memphis now owns 13 first-round picks over the next seven years, signaling complete rebuild mode
Frequently Asked
- Why did the Memphis Grizzlies trade Jaren Jackson Jr?
- The Grizzlies traded Jackson to the Utah Jazz as part of a complete rebuild after the team fell to a 19-29 record this season, indicating that management decided the core roster wasn't working despite Jackson's strong individual performance averaging 19.2 points per game.
- What did Memphis get in the Jaren Jackson Jr trade?
- The Grizzlies received Walter Clayton Jr., Kyle Anderson, Taylor Hendricks, Georges Niang, and three first-round draft picks from the Jazz in exchange for Jackson, John Konchar, Jock Landale, and Vince Williams Jr.
- What is the largest trade exception in NBA history?
- The Jaren Jackson Jr. trade created a record $28.8 million trade exception, the largest in NBA history, giving the Memphis Grizzlies significant financial flexibility for future transactions.
- How many draft picks does Memphis have after the Jackson trade?
- The Memphis Grizzlies now own 13 first-round picks over the next seven years following the trade, signaling a complete franchise rebuild.
- How much was Jaren Jackson Jr's contract extension?
- Jaren Jackson Jr. signed a five-year, $205 million extension with Memphis just months before being traded, with his salary set to increase to $46.2 million in the following year.