SHOCKWAVE: Utah Jazz Secure Jaren Jackson Jr. in BLOCKBUSTER Trade, Rebuild TRANSFORMED
Utah Jazz stun the NBA by acquiring All-Star forward Jaren Jackson Jr., signaling a seismic shift in their rebuilding strategy. Is this the end of the rebuild and the start of a legitimate playoff push for Salt Lake City’s squad?
David Locke breaks down the Jazz’s blockbuster trade, examining how Jaren Jackson Jr.’s defensive prowess pairs with Lauri Markkanen, rookie Ace Bailey, and emerging talents Keyonte George and Walker Kessler. Insightful analysis spotlights the assets traded—Taylor Hendricks, Walter Clayton Jr., and key draft picks—and explores Jackson’s multi-year contract, ability to play both forward and center, and on-court fit. The discussion questions whether the Jazz’s revamped lineup, longer and more athletic, might lack in ball handling and how the new roster mixes with Will Hardy’s system. Can Utah’s latest moves finally bring championship aspirations within reach?
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15 Comments
I really don't get it. Why are we supposed to be excited about this? JJ isn't a top 30 is he? I really don't get it
Wasn’t expecting this, but I like the fit. Hopefully the Jazz can keep their pick this year and next year we can start stacking wins
I’m huffing the hopium!
Jock Landale is indeed a good piece as well. By the eye test. Hed be great with more minutes.
People missing the actual key to the trade! Triple J is a great player and will help Jazz win but Vince Williams Jr. is the key to the trade, He is great wing player at defense, passing, and rebounding but he cant shoot the 3. He is a 80 percent free throw shooter so Jazz can get him to average 3 point shooter and he could be allstar level player along with triple J.
About time you chimed in Locke! Been waiting all day.
Man I liked those 3 picks + Clayton. We shall see in time
They gave away a rookie PG Walter Clayton Jr. who is your best ball handler, PG skills, he will be one of the best PG’s in the league in a few years. Your asking shooting guards and small forwards to run your offense? I don’t know about all that. Jazz needs a true PG!!!
Just another player they have to fake injuries for their losing ways will continue!!
Jazz gave up some good assets, but JJJ looks like a great fit!
I wouldn't say Stun the world 😂😂
3 seven footers with a 6'9'' Bailey at the two is pretty big
Seems like just trying to add some polish to a turd, but willing to give an Ainge a chance.
Ive always been in on Jackson, and I’m happy that he’s on the team. Does this mean that we’re saying f@ck it on the draft pick though? We’ve struggled for 4 years. Now we’re 40 games away from finishing the plan. I’m not sure that I understand.
This gives us flexibility to move Kessler, or not sign him so we have choices in signing role playing vets instead and possibly keep nurk, or gives us option power in negotiations with Kessler.