Overview
- Jackson posted a video from Salt Lake City telling Jazz fans he is in town and will “be clocking in real soon.”
- Utah acquired Jackson along with Vince Williams Jr. and John Konchar in a multi-player deal that sent Walter Clayton Jr., Taylor Hendricks, Kyle Anderson and multiple first-round picks to Memphis.
- Outgoing draft assets include the 2027 most favorable first-rounder of Cleveland, Minnesota or Utah, the 2027 Lakers first-round pick (top-4 protected) and the Suns’ 2031 first-round pick (unprotected.
- Related moves were completed as Lonzo Ball and Chris Boucher were waived and Jock Landale was traded to Atlanta for cash considerations.
- Jackson averaged 19.2 points, 5.8 rebounds and 1.5 blocks over 45 games this season, and Utah’s schedule features a Feb. 20 visit to Memphis that could be his first matchup against his former team.