"The Grizzlies suddenly have a treasure trove of future firsts. Per Bobby Marks of ESPN, the Grizzlies' tally is 13 first-rounders across the next seven seasons. Jake Fischer of The Stein Line reports that Utah is sending Memphis its most favorable first-rounder in 2027 between the Cleveland Cavaliers, Minnesota Timberwolves, and Jazz; the Los Angeles Lakers' 2027 first-round pick; and the Phoenix Suns' 2031 first."
"Jackson now joins an intriguing Utah core that also includes rising point guard Keyonte George and one-time All-Star sharpshooting forward Lauri Markkanen (who, you'll no doubt recall, was the key lottery pick obtained in our Chicago Bulls' franchise-altering Jimmy Butler deal in 2017). Sources inform The Athletic's Tony Jones that Utah still plans to retain defense-first center Walker Kessler, despite the Jackson addition. Kessler is out for the season following a shoulder surgery, and will hit restricted free agency this summer."
Memphis traded Jaren Jackson Jr., John Konchar, Jock Landale and Vince Williams Jr. to the Utah Jazz in exchange for three first-round draft picks, Kyle Anderson, Taylor Hendricks, Walter Clayton Jr., and Georges Niang. The Grizzlies now hold 13 first-round picks across the next seven seasons, including a most-favorable 2027 pick from Cleveland, Minnesota, or Utah, the Los Angeles Lakers' 2027 pick, and Phoenix's 2031 first. Adding Jackson signals a push toward semi-contention for Utah alongside Keyonte George and Lauri Markkanen. Utah intends to retain center Walker Kessler despite his season-ending shoulder surgery and upcoming restricted free agency.
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