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Jaren Jackson Jr. traded from Grizzlies to Jazz in 8-player package
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The Memphis Grizzlies have sent forward Jaren Jackson Jr. to the Utah Jazz as part of an eight-player trade on Feb. 3.
A league source confirmed that the Grizzlies are trading Jackson, John Konchar, Jock Landale and Vince Williams Jr. to the Jazz.
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Utah is sending Walter Clayton Jr. , Kyle Anderson , Taylor Hendricks , Georges Niang and three first-round picks to the Grizzlies, according to reports.
Jackson spent his first seven-plus seasons with the Grizzlies after being drafted No. 4 overall out of Michigan State in 2018. He earned two All-Star appearances and was named NBA Defensive Player of the Year in 2023.
Jackson is averaging 19.2 points and 5.8 rebounds per game. He averaged 18.5 points and 5.6 rebounds in 452 career games for Memphis.
Jackson was asked on Feb. 2 about his approach ahead of the Feb. 5 trade deadline.
"You have to be a pro about it," Jackson said on Feb. 2. "You have to be a pro every day, coming into work, doing what you're asked and being ready to play. At the end of the day, being out there on the court is the most fun part of all this, so get your mind right for that and let everything play out."
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Konchar spent the past seven seasons with the Grizzlies after joining the team in 2019. Williams was acquired in the second round of the 2023 NBA Draft, and Landale was signed in July 2025 to add depth at center.
The Grizzlies are on a West Coast road trip and face the Sacramento Kings on Feb. 4, followed by games at Portland, Golden State and Denver .
Their first game at home off that trip will be against the Jazz (6 p.m. CT, Feb. 20) at FedExForum.
And now there are . . . maybe eight?
The Grizzlies lost four players to the Utah Jazz . The four Jazz players coming from the trade are not likely to be available for Memphis' game against Sacramento.
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Read here for who can play , who's injured, and what the Grizzlies might do.
What social media is saying about Grizzlies trade
Opinions are mixed as one of the franchise cornerstones was sent away. Take a look.
Your new Grizzlies players
Clayton, a 6-foot-4 guard , was a first-round pick in the 2025 NBA Draft after leading Florida to the NCAA title. He is averaging 6.8 points, 3.2 assists and two rebounds per game this season.
Anderson, 32, is a familiar face with the nickname "Slo Mo," having played for the Grizzlies from 2018 to 2022. He has played for six NBA teams during his 12-year NBA career. He averaged 7.1 points, 3.3 rebounds and 3.1 assists in 20 games this season for the Jazz.
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Hendricks, a 6-9 forward who is averaging 4.9 points and 3.0 rebounds a game this season, was taken by Utah at No. 9 overall in the 2023 draft. He missed most of the 2024-25 season with a leg injury.
Niang, 32, was drafted by the Indiana Pacers at No. 50 overall in 2016 out of Iowa State. The 6-6 forward has not played this season because of a foot injury. The Grizzlies will be his seventh team.
What Grizzlies might be planning
The Grizzlies are rich with top-notch draft assets, getting three first-round picks from the Jazz. This means a lot of maneuverability for general manager Zach Kleiman before the deadline hits. Take a look at what the Grizzlies have collected.
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The Jaren Jackson Jr. era with the Grizzlies
Jackson was the No. 4 overall pick by Memphis in the 2018 draft. He was part of the core the Grizzlies were planning to ride to postseason success. He made his mark on defense and was named the 2023 NBA Defensive Player of the Year.
Read more here about Jackson's hallmarks with the Grizzlies.
Damichael Cole is the Memphis Grizzlies beat writer for The Commercial Appeal. Contact Damichael at damichael.cole@commercialappeal.com. Follow Damichael on X, formerly known as Twitter, @DamichaelC.
This article originally appeared on Memphis Commercial Appeal: Grizzlies trade Jaren Jackson Jr., John Konchar to Jazz in 8-player deal
