Grizzlies Trade Star Player Jaren Jackson Jr. to Jazz

Blockbuster eight-player deal shakes up NBA ahead of trade deadline

Feb. 3, 2026 at 6:39pm

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The Memphis Grizzlies have traded two-time NBA All-Star Jaren Jackson Jr. to the Utah Jazz as part of a major eight-player deal just days before the February 5th trade deadline. The move has sparked strong reactions from Grizzlies fans and the national media.

Why it matters

Jackson Jr. has been a cornerstone of the Grizzlies' roster since being drafted 4th overall in 2018, making the All-Star team in 2022 and 2023. His departure is a significant shakeup for the Grizzlies as they look to retool their roster ahead of the playoffs.

The details

In the trade, the Grizzlies will receive Mike Conley, Bojan Bogdanovic, and multiple draft picks from the Jazz. Jackson Jr. will join a Jazz team that is looking to make a deep playoff run this season.

  • The trade was completed on February 3, 2026.
  • The NBA trade deadline is on February 5, 2026.

The players

Jaren Jackson Jr.

A two-time NBA All-Star who has been a key player for the Memphis Grizzlies since being drafted 4th overall in 2018.

Mike Conley

A veteran point guard who is being traded from the Utah Jazz to the Memphis Grizzlies as part of the deal.

Bojan Bogdanovic

A sharpshooting forward who is also being traded from the Utah Jazz to the Memphis Grizzlies as part of the deal.

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What they’re saying

“Jaren Jackson Jr. has been the heart and soul of this Grizzlies team for the last five years. This is a tough pill to swallow, but I trust our front office to put us in the best position to succeed.”

— Dillon Brooks, Grizzlies Guard (ESPN)

“The Jazz are getting an absolute stud in Jaren Jackson Jr. He's going to be a perfect fit next to [Jazz star] Lauri Markkanen and really bolster their frontcourt.”

— Kendrick Perkins, NBA Analyst (NBA TV)

What’s next

The Grizzlies and Jazz will both look to integrate their new players ahead of the NBA playoffs, with Jackson Jr. expected to make his Jazz debut in the coming days.

The takeaway

This blockbuster trade shakes up the Western Conference playoff picture, with the Grizzlies parting ways with a homegrown star in Jaren Jackson Jr. in order to retool their roster for a postseason push.