Grizzlies lock in Jaren Jackson Jr. on extension

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.

Memphis sent Jaren Jackson Jr., John Konchar, Jock Landale and Vince Williams Jr. to Utah, per the official transaction record.

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.