The Utah Jazz could still have more work to do before the NBA trade deadline.

Jackson Jr. is the centerpiece of the trade, a three-time All-Defensive team player who has twice led the NBA in blocks. He’s 26 years old, averaging 19.2 points and 5.8 rebounds per game for the struggling Grizzlies this year.

Memphis Grizzlies Receive: Kyle Anderson, Walter Clayton Jr., Taylor Hendricks, Georges Niang, Lakers' 2027 first-round pick (top-four protection), 2027 first-round pick (most favorable of Cleveland and Minnesota), Phoenix's 2031 first-round pick

During the Danny Ainge (and now Austin Ainge) era, the Utah Jazz have had an issue with being bad to prioritize their draft positioning, aka tanking. While they hold a protected first-round pick of their own in 2026, the Jazz are making a big swing to improve this roster.

Jaren Jackson Jr. is the center of a trade between the Jazz and Grizzlies, sending the star from Memphis to Utah. Here's who won the deal with grades:

The Utah Jazz could stay quieter than usual at this year's NBA trade deadline.

As league sources told The Athletic, Utah’s plan is to build a dynamic frontcourt around Jackson, Lauri Markkanen and Walker Kessler, who is currently out for the season recovering from shoulder surgery. Add in point guard Keyonte George, and the Jazz could field one of the more intriguing starting lineups in the league next season.

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Utah Jazz (16-35, 13th in the Western Conference) vs. Atlanta Hawks (25-27, ninth in the Eastern Conference) Atlanta; Thursday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Jalen Johnson and the Atlanta Hawks host Lauri Markkanen and the Utah Jazz in non-conference action.