The Memphis Grizzlies have made one of the most significant trades in recent NBA history, sending shockwaves across the league. Jaren Jackson Jr is heading to the Utah Jazz in a deal that signals a dramatic shift in direction for Memphis.
There is nothing too surprising about the Grizzlies essentially giving up on their current core, but Jackson’s name did not heavily feature in trade rumors.
The Memphis Grizzlies are trading two-time All-Star forward Jaren Jackson Jr. to the Utah Jazz in a deal involving eight players and three draft picks, ESPN reported Tuesday.
The Memphis Grizzlies have begun rebuilding on the run, trading Jaren Jackson Jr. to the Utah Jazz in a move that may also spell the end of Ja Morant’s time with the franchise. In moving Jackson to the Jazz, the Grizzlies have created the largest trade exception ($28.8 million) in NBA history, per ESPN's Bobby Marks.
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The NBA trade floodgates are officially open, with teams finally making deals and rumors continuing to fly on where the league’s star players will land.
The Grizzlies and Jazz have agreed to a blockbuster trade, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. Utah is acquiring Jaren Jackson Jr. in a massive swing for a franchise cornerstone.
The Grizzlies and Jazz have agreed to a blockbuster trade, according to Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link), who reports that former Defensive Player of the Year Jaren Jackson Jr.
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