Jazz land Jaren Jackson Jr., signaling a frontcourt upgrade and playoff push
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The Utah Jazz bolstered their frontcourt by trading for Jaren Jackson Jr. from the Memphis Grizzlies, sending out Walter Clayton Jr., Kyle Anderson, Taylor Hendricks, and Georges Niang in return. The move pairs Jackson Jr. with Lauri Markkanen and a returning Walker Kessler (out for the season) to form a large, versatile frontcourt as Keyonte George and teammates react with optimism about a playoff push, while coach Will Hardy expresses excitement for the team's future.
- How Keyonte George, Lauri Markkanen reacted to the Utah Jazz’s trade for Jaren Jackson Jr. The Salt Lake Tribune
- Sources: Grizzlies trade Jaren Jackson Jr. to Jazz in 8-player deal ESPN
- Winners, Losers from Jaren Jackson Jr. trade to Utah Yahoo Sports
- Grizzlies trade two-time All-Star Jaren Jackson Jr. to Utah Daily Memphian
- Former Celtics Forward Traded For Fourth Time In One Year As Part Of Grizzlies-Jazz Blockbuster NESN
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