Rival Teams Watching Jaren Jackson Jr Availability If Grizzlies Rebuild

[Street Knowledge]

The Memphis Grizzlies aren't expected to entertain trading Ja Morant just yet. But if they do, rival front office executives will be watching to see if Jaren Jackson Jr. becomes available if Memphis trades Morant.

Jackson workout a renegotiation-and-extension deal with the Grizzlies this past offseason. That has Jackson tied to Memphis through 2029-30 at $240 million. If the Grizzlies trade Morant, it could make sense to move Jackson and to kick off a full rebuild. Multiple teams would be expected to show interest if Jackson was made available.

If Memphis were to trade Morant and Jackson, they could pivot to building a younger core featuring Cedric Coward, Zach Edey and Jaylen Wells. The Grizzlies acquired several first-round picks when they traded Desmond Bane, and would presumably add more in deals for Morant and Jackson.

https://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/282682/Rival-Teams-Watching-Jaren-Jackson-Jr-Availability-If-Grizzlies-Rebuild

 

[DonB90]

Alot of teams in need of a 6-10 center that spams 3s and doesn't rebound.

 

[Elim Garak]

I could see it happening. They won't be able to get anywhere near equal value for Ja. That's why I don't understand why they waited so long.

 

[EarlyEarly]

Alot of teams in need of a 6-10 center that spams 3s and doesn't rebound.

Indiana step right up

 

[Thavoiceofthevoiceless]

The Grizzles lease with the Fedex Forum expires after the 28-29 season. Them going full tank mode might end up resulting in the team leaving the city altogether.

 

[DonB90]

The Grizzles lease with the Fedex Forum expires after the 28-29 season. Them going full tank mode might end up resulting in the team leaving the city altogether.

Memphis ain't got much going for it. I could see the rationale in searching for more profitable markets

 

[42 Monks]

Memphis ain't got much going for it. I could see the rationale in searching for more profitable markets

they'd most likely go right down the street to nashville

Alot of teams in need of a 6-10 center that spams 3s and doesn't rebound.

honestly - if you got space eaters on your roster already, he's a great addition

i just never liked the idea of him being some kind of anchor that can turn any team in the league into a top 10 defense

 

[Schadenfreude]

Memphis ain't got much going for it. I could see the rationale in searching for more profitable markets

Nashville. Not even a question. They already have an arena there too - Bridgestone. It holds close to 19k for basketball.

 

[DonB90]

they'd most likely go right down the street to nashville

honestly - if you got space eaters on your roster already, he's a great addition

i just never liked the idea of him being some kind of anchor that can turn any team in the league into a top 10 defense

He'd fit great in Golden State with that positionless basketball bulljive they got going on to be honest

 

[djthegreat88]

Id take him on Pistons

Hed fit perfectly between Ausar and Duren. They make up for his lack of rebounding. He shoots 3s and blocks shots. Exactly what Pistons need

Tobias/Holland, a future 1st for JJJ

 

[Controversy]

Lakers and Knicks could use him most

 

[KingsnBucs1987]

Indiana step right up

That would be kinda funny to replace Myles with a younger version of himself

 

[MikelArteta]

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[Amerikan Melanin]

How he got defensive player of the year I will never understand.

 

[NormanConnors]

How he got defensive player of the year I will never understand.

Because he's a good defensive player