Overview
- Utah acquires Jaren Jackson Jr., John Konchar, Jock Landale, and Vince Williams Jr., while Memphis receives Walter Clayton Jr., Taylor Hendricks, Georges Niang, Kyle Anderson, and three first-round picks.
- The reported picks heading to Memphis are Utah’s 2027 first via a swap with Cleveland, the Lakers’ 2027 first protected in the top four, and the Suns’ 2031 first.
- Analysts highlight Jackson’s fit alongside Lauri Markkanen and Walker Kessler as a bid to bolster rim protection and frontcourt spacing for a defense that has struggled.
- Memphis offloads Jackson’s reported five-year, $205 million deal to create flexibility and adds to a draft stash that now totals 13 first-round picks over the next seven years, per FanSided’s tally.
- With the Feb. 5 deadline nearing, coverage suggests Memphis could pursue further moves, including potential activity involving Ja Morant.