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It's only been around seven months since the Utah Jazz first made the decision to bring in former Defensive Player of the Year Jaren Jackson Jr. via trade with the Memphis Grizzlies.

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / August 21

What Walter Clayton Jr. Said About His Trade From Utah Jazz

The Utah Jazz took a big swing at the trade deadline this past season by acquiring two-time All-Star and former Defensive Player of the Year, Jaren Jackson Jr.

Memphis Grizzlies News / Total Apex Sports / March 1

Grizzlies Gut Out a 125-106 Win Over the Pacers Behind Hendricks’ Career Night and Clayton Jr.’s Record-Breaking Performance

The Memphis Grizzlies didn’t just beat the Indiana Pacers on Sunday. They dismantled them. Final score: 125-106. And honestly, it wasn’t that close. Without Ja Morant — sidelined for the 17th straight game with a left elbow injury — Memphis needed someone to step up.

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NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 6

Why Grizzlies must give Walter Clayton Jr. carte blanche to run bench unit

The rebuilding Memphis Grizzlies have lived at both ends of the contender spectrum in a short window. They pushed the Golden State Warriors a few years ago.

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Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season

Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 31

What Celtics’ Derrick White said about getting brutally posterized by Walter Clayton Jr.

After finding himself on the wrong end of being posterized by Utah Jazz’s Walter Clayton Jr., Boston Celtics guard Derrick White could only blame himself.

NBA News / Yardbarker / December 15

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Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / December 8

Utah Jazz Make Eye-Catching Move After Walter Clayton Jr.’s Big Game

Just one day following Walter Clayton Jr.'s career day against the Oklahoma City Thunder, the team has decided to send him back to their G League affiliate,

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / December 3

Utah Jazz Rookie Walter Clayton Jr. Talks Adapting to NBA Grind

Utah Jazz rookie guard Walter Clayton Jr. has been taking in the grind of an NBA season just like any other rookie does during their first year in the league.

Utah Jazz News / SLC Dunk / December 2

What did Will Hardy say after Walter Clayton Jr.’s impressive performance?

It’s not been the most glamorous start to the 2025 No. 18 overall pick’s career. Between limited minutes, a few DNPs and some time in the G League, Walter Clayton Jr.

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The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.

Utah Jazz News / The Lead / November 30

G League Playing Pivotal Role in Utah Jazz Rebuild

On Nov. 22, Taylor Hendricks and Walter Clayton Jr. were assigned to the Salt Lake City Stars for assignment. Clayton Jr. recorded 20 points, three steals, and five assists in his debut.

Utah Jazz News / SLC Dunk / October 8, 2025

The Downbeat: The Utah Jazz play basketball this week

Can you feel it? The change in the seasons, the page flip of the calendar, the insatiable urge to spout some nonsense like “here are 5 reasons why Walter Clayton Jr.

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Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / September 4, 2025

Utah Jazz Players Circle 4 Must-Watch Games on Schedule

A trio of Utah Jazz players recently circled a few select games on the NBA calendar for next season, pinpointing a collection of contests to look forward to for the next season approaching in just under two months.