NBA rumors reveal Utah Jazz trade plans following the Jaren Jackson Jr. trade, with Walker Kessler’s future drawing attention.

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.

The Jazz made a major move to acquire two-time All-Star Jaren Jackson Jr. on Tuesday.

The Grizzlies and Jazz have reportedly pulled off a massive trade, sending Jaren Jackson Jr. to Utah. Here is what to know:

The Utah Jazz have shaken up the NBA trade deadline in a major way.

The Memphis Grizzlies have traded forward Jaren Jackson Jr. to the Utah Jazz in an eight-player deal that also includes three future first-round picks being sent back to Memphis, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.

While NBA circles await possible news around Giannis Antetokounmpo and new rumors swirling around James Harden ahead of Thursday’s deadline, the Utah Jazz jumped into trade waters to land a potential star frontcourt player to pair with Lauri Markkanen.

The Memphis Grizzlies sent shockwaves through the NBA on Tuesday by trading Jaren Jackson Jr. to the Utah Jazz.