Jaren Jackson Jr.

The Memphis Grizzlies traded star forward Jaren Jackson Jr. along with three teammates to the Utah Jazz on Tuesday, acquiring four players and three future first-round picks ahead of the 2026 NBA trade deadline. This blockbuster deal signals a full rebuild for Memphis after years of injuries and underperformance, while Utah aims to accelerate its contention timeline by bolstering its defense. The move reshapes both Western Conference teams' futures.