Memphis Grizzlies Trade Four Players to Utah Jazz

Forward GG Jackson expresses shock over the midseason roster shakeup.

Feb. 5, 2026 at 12:15am

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The Memphis Grizzlies traded four players - Jaren Jackson Jr., Jock Landale, John Konchar, and Vince Williams Jr. - to the Utah Jazz in a surprising midseason move. Forward GG Jackson, who was not involved in the trade, described his initial reaction as "just initial shock" and said the reality of the situation didn't fully hit him until he was on his way to the team's plane.

Why it matters

The Grizzlies have been one of the top teams in the Western Conference this season, so this trade comes as a major shakeup that could impact their playoff positioning and chemistry. The departure of key contributors like Jackson Jr. and Konchar will force other players to step up and fill those roles.

The details

According to the report, Grizzlies head coach Tuomas Iisalo gathered the team together before practice and revealed the trade involving the four players. Forward GG Jackson, who was not part of the trade, said he was initially shocked by the news and didn't know how to react. Jackson said the reality of the situation didn't fully hit him until he was on his way to the team's plane.

  • The trade was announced and the players informed on February 4, 2026.

The players

Jaren Jackson Jr.

A starting forward for the Memphis Grizzlies who was traded to the Utah Jazz.

Jock Landale

A backup center for the Memphis Grizzlies who was traded to the Utah Jazz.

John Konchar

A starting guard for the Memphis Grizzlies who was traded to the Utah Jazz.

Vince Williams Jr.

A reserve forward for the Memphis Grizzlies who was traded to the Utah Jazz.

GG Jackson

A forward for the Memphis Grizzlies who was not involved in the trade.

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What they’re saying

“For me, it was just initial shock. I didn't really know how to react. On the way to the plane, it kind of hit me a little bit.”

— GG Jackson, Forward (Memphis Commercial Appeal)

The takeaway

This midseason trade by the Memphis Grizzlies represents a significant roster shakeup that could impact the team's chemistry and playoff positioning. The departure of key contributors like Jaren Jackson Jr. and John Konchar will force other players to step up, and the team's ability to adjust to these changes will be crucial as they push for a deep playoff run.