Jazz Outsmart Grizzlies in Jaren Trade | Utah Jazz News

Utah Jazz News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 12, 2026 · 1m

The Jazz pulled off a masterstroke in the Jaren Jackson Jr. trade, turning Memphis’ roster into a dumpster fire while securing massive future assets. With new NBA lottery rules now limiting back-to-back top-five picks, Memphis could be stuck with a sixth-pick if they tank again — and that pick’s value just dropped after Utah sent Walker Kessler to LA, who’s more likely to help the Lakers than Memphis. Plus, Walter Clayton Jr., one of Memphis’ supposed wins, is reportedly headed out the door before the season starts. The Jazz? They’re walking away with Taylor Hendricks and a Suns pick — while…