Memphis Grizzlies Trade Jaren Jackson Jr. to Utah Jazz in 8-Player Deal

The blockbuster trade marks the end of an era in Memphis as the Grizzlies pivot toward a full rebuild.

Feb. 4, 2026 at 2:23pm

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The Memphis Grizzlies have agreed to a multi-player, multi-pick trade with the Utah Jazz, sending Jaren Jackson Jr., John Konchar, Jock Landale, and Vince Williams Jr. to Utah in exchange for Walter Clayton Jr., Kyle Anderson, Taylor Hendricks, Georges Niang, and three future first-round draft picks.

Why it matters

The trade of Jaren Jackson Jr., a two-time All-Star and the 2022–23 Defensive Player of the Year, signals a major shift in direction for the Grizzlies as they look to rebuild around Ja Morant. The deal gives Memphis a significant haul of future draft capital, while Utah adds a proven star to pair with Lauri Markkanen and Keyonte George.

The details

In the trade, the Grizzlies are sending Jackson, who is averaging 19.2 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 1.5 blocks per game this season, along with Konchar, Landale, and Williams Jr. to the Jazz. In return, Memphis will receive Clayton Jr., Anderson, Hendricks, Niang, and three future first-round picks, including Utah's most favorable 2027 selection, the Lakers' 2027 pick, and Phoenix's 2031 choice. The deal also creates a $28.8 million trade exception for the Grizzlies, the largest in NBA history.

  • The trade was agreed to on February 4, 2026, ahead of the NBA trade deadline.

The players

Jaren Jackson Jr.

A two-time All-Star and the 2022–23 Defensive Player of the Year, Jackson spent his entire eight-year career with the Grizzlies and was a central figure in the team's rise alongside Ja Morant.

Walter Clayton Jr.

A young prospect selected 18th overall in the 2025 NBA Draft, Clayton Jr. is one of the key players the Grizzlies are receiving in the trade.

Taylor Hendricks

The ninth overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, Hendricks is another young prospect joining the Grizzlies as part of the deal.

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What they’re saying

“This trade marks the end of an era in Memphis. Jackson was a central figure in the team's rise alongside Ja Morant, and his departure signals a major shift in direction for the Grizzlies as they look to rebuild.”

— Shams Charania, ESPN Insider (ESPN)

What’s next

The Grizzlies will look to integrate the new players acquired in the trade, while the Jazz will aim to maximize Jaren Jackson Jr.'s talents as they push for a playoff spot.

The takeaway

The Grizzlies' blockbuster trade of Jaren Jackson Jr. to the Jazz underscores the team's commitment to a full rebuild, as they now control 12 first-round picks over the next seven years. The deal provides Memphis with a significant haul of future assets, while Utah adds a proven star to its core.