02/03/2026
Jaren Jackson Jr. Traded in 8 Player Trade Plus Multiple First Round Draft Picks
Okay, here's the lowdown on some NBA transactions and trade buzz around January 3, 2026:
Jaren Jackson Jr. was traded from the Memphis Grizzlies to the Utah Jazz on February 3, 2026. This was a pretty significant deal right before the NBA trade deadline.
Here's the rundown:
UPDATE: The Chicago Bulls are trading center Nikola Vucevic and a second-round pick to the Boston Celtics for Anfernee Simons and a second-round pick, sources tell ESPN
• Jazz Received: Jaren Jackson Jr., John Konchar, Jock Landale, and Vince Williams Jr.
• Grizzlies Received: Walter Clayton Jr., Kyle Anderson, Taylor Hendricks, Georges Niang, and three future first-round picks. This includes Utah's most favorable 2027 pick, the Lakers' 2027 pick, and the Suns' 2031 first-round pick.
The Grizzlies are in a full rebuild mode, especially after also trading Desmond Bane last year. They've now accumulated a ton of first-round picks – reportedly 13 over the next seven years. Ja Morant is officially on the trade clock.
On the other hand, the Jazz are looking to build around Jaren Jackson Jr. with their existing core like Lauri Markkanen and Keyonte George.
This move has generated a lot of buzz, with many fans debating who "won" the trade and what it means for both franchises going forward. Some are pretty hyped about the Jazz's new lineup, while others are frustrated by the Grizzlies blowing things up.
• Houston Rockets Transactions: On January 3, 2026, the Houston Rockets waived Tyler Smith and signed Tristen Newton to a two-way contract.
• Knicks Trade Rumors There's talk about a potential three-team trade that the New York Knicks might make by the 2026 NBA trade deadline if they don't land Giannis Antetokounmpo.
This hypothetical deal would involve the Knicks acquiring Ayo Dosunmu, Andre Drummond, Trendon Watford, and Eric Gordon, while the 76ers would get Mitchell Robinson and some draft picks, and the Bulls would receive Guerschon Yabusele, Justin Edwards, and more draft picks.
• General Trade Deadline Activity The 2026 NBA trade deadline is heating up! The trade season officially began when the Atlanta Hawks sent Trae Young to the Washington Wizards.
There's been a lot of buzz since then, with some rumors suggesting major players like Giannis Antetokounmpo and James Harden could be on the move.
Reported by Marcus N Jackson