"With the Grizzlies receiving far less for Jackson than most anticipated, the Raptors can utilize the Jazz's outgoing package as leverage in negotiations with the Sacramento Kings. Jackson is a two-time All-Star, three-time All-Defense honoree, and two-time blocks leader. He's also a former Defensive Player of the Year who has emerged as a productive scorer, which makes the fact that he was traded all the more surprising."
"BREAKING: The Memphis Grizzlies are trading star forward Jaren Jackson Jr., John Konchar, Jock Landale and Vince Williams Jr. to the Utah Jazz for Walter Clayton Jr., Kyle Anderson, Taylor Hendricks, Georges Niang and three future first-round picks, sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/ax6oQpZx0S- Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 3, 2026 If that's all the Grizzlies were able to get for Jackson, then it's fair to believe the Raptors could get away with a similar offer for Sabonis."
"There are clearly arguments to be made for Sabonis being a better player than Jackson. That includes the fact that while Jackson is a two-time All-Star, he's yet to receive an All-NBA nod. Sabonis, meanwhile, has earned All-NBA honors in two of the past three seasons. The reality is, however, that Jackson is 26 years of age and only just now entering his athletic prime, whereas Sabonis will turn 30 in May."
The Memphis Grizzlies traded Jaren Jackson Jr. to the Utah Jazz for Walter Clayton Jr., Kyle Anderson, Taylor Hendricks, Georges Niang and three future first-round picks. The Grizzlies received far less for Jackson than many expected, with the return focused on picks, unproven prospects and veteran role players. The Toronto Raptors can use the Jazz's outgoing package as leverage in trade negotiations with the Sacramento Kings for Domantas Sabonis. Jackson is younger, an elite defender and former Defensive Player of the Year, while Sabonis has recent All-NBA honors and is approaching age 30 amid injury history.
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