Utah Jazz · 5 updates
Memphis has to get from 19 contracts down to 15 before Opening Night Eve on October 19, and Jake Fischer reports Walter Clayton Jr. has a good chance of surviving those cuts. Fischer names Jordan Hawkins, Kris Murray and Micah Peavy as players facing varying risk.
Anthony Slater reported the Warriors explored acquiring Jaren Jackson Jr. at last season's trade deadline before Memphis instead sent him to Utah for three first-round picks, two former firsts, Kyle Anderson and Georges Niang.
Bleacher Report's Greg Swartz argues Utah should put Lauri Markkanen on the market, with the forward turning 30 next spring and blocking starter minutes for Darryn Peterson or Ace Bailey, and no longer fitting a young core that also includes Keyonte George and Jaren Jackson Jr. Markkanen is coming off a career year at 26.7 points, 6.9 rebounds and 3.2 assists, and has three years and $149.5 million left, which Swartz notes will eat less than 28% of next season's cap.
+5Memphis sent Jaren Jackson Jr., John Konchar, Jock Landale and Vince Williams Jr. to Utah, per the official transaction record.
Memphis has signed Jaren Jackson Jr. To a contract extension. No terms disclosed.
