Utah Jazz Receive: F/C Jaren Jackson Jr., 2024 First-Round Pick (MEM), 2025 First-Round PIck (Swap – MEM), 2026 First-Round Pick (MEM)
Memphis Grizzlies Receive: G Donovan Mitchell
On the other hand, what if Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies insisted on contending in 2022-23?
In that event, it’s no longer a gap year. To have a realistic chance at going all the way next year, they’d probably have to trade the player they’d otherwise be waiting to build around.
With that said, the Utah Jazz may not want him. The likelihood of this deal would hinge on how concerned the Jazz were with Jaren Jackson Jr.’s injury history.
Granted, it is concerning. On the other hand, what Jackson Jr. brings to the table when he is available could be too enticing for this team to pass on. His combination of floor-spacing, rim protection, and defensive versatility make his game a rare, valuable commodity in this league.
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