Jaren Jackson Jr.
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Sep 21, 2026
Sam VecenieHOST
Yeah.
Bryce SimonGUEST
Because they did just draft Darren Peterson, and they drafted Ace Bailey the draft before that, and they traded for Jaren Jackson Jr., and they have Lauri Markkanen.
Bryce SimonGUEST
And so that is what is fascinating to me in terms of where does he end up in that order? Where, where does the offensive hierarchy play out for the Jazz? But in general, I think it's a number that could end up high if Kiante regresses defensively or for some reason the offensive output, especially getting to the free throw line, doesn't hold.
Bryce SimonGUEST
But there's also a chance he's a legit number two option, Sam, and this is a great deal.
Sam VecenieHOST
This year he showed real growth, 100%, Bryce.
Bryce SimonGUEST
We tried to acknowledge progress at very least, and not in terms of, "Hey, he's a neutral defender now," but at least progress.
Bryce SimonGUEST
Just for Utah's cap sheet over the next few years, one thing th- where this contract doesn't really have me worried, especially since they don't have Walker Kessler on the books, they, you know, obviously signed and traded him, didn't give him that contract, is Darren Peterson and Ace Bailey on their rookie deals through the Jaren Jackson Jr. and Lowry Markkanen deals.
Bryce SimonGUEST
And so I only bring that up to say you can pay three guys, like, real money, and they are doing that with Jaren, Lowry, and Kiante.
Josh LloydHOST
We don't even need to, like, debate whether these are good picks or not, because they, they obviously are.
Josh LloydHOST
Go to the next one, which is Jaren Jackson Jr., who's inexplicably ranked at 82 with an ADP of 82.
Josh LloydHOST
He was 63rd last season.
Josh LloydHOST
He played 30 minutes a game.
David LockeHOST
We're still not gonna be very good.
David LockeHOST
Like, how are we getting out of this?" And Austin Ainge pulls the deal for Jaren Jackson Jr.
David LockeHOST
And the place is giddy.
David LockeHOST
Giddy.
Alex SpeersHOST
Um, okay, so next up is Utah.
Alex SpeersHOST
They have 13 eligible players: Jaren Jackson Jr., Larry Markkanen, Darren Peterson, Jusuf Nurkic, Ace Bailey, Keonte George, Josh Okogie, Jaxson Hayes, Brice Sensabaugh, Svi Mykhailiuk, Mo Bamba, Kyle Filipowski, and Isaiah Collier.
Alex SpeersHOST
This one was super easy, I thought.
Alex SpeersHOST
Uh, so you ha-
James BarlowHOST
Larry is a good rebounder.
James BarlowHOST
Jaren Jackson's not about that glass action at all.
James BarlowHOST
All right.
James BarlowHOST
So
Mark Russell PereiraHOST
If defenses are loading...
Justin SweeneyGUEST
Maybe Jaren Jackson if he's attacking from the wing.
Mark Russell PereiraHOST
Yes.
Mark Russell PereiraHOST
Jaren Jackson definitely has some pet isolation situations.
Mark Russell PereiraHOST
You're right.
Mark Russell PereiraHOST
Thank you for correcting me on that.
Matt MooreHOST
About 31.5 million AAV.
Matt MooreHOST
Uh, the Jazz now have Jaren Jackson Jr. at about 50 million.
Matt MooreHOST
They have Laurie Markkanen about 49 million, and now they got Keyonte George at 31.5.
Matt MooreHOST
Uh, first, let's just talk about the objective value on this.
Matt MooreHOST
Like, he is big, and it's so tough to guard him because of that size and strength combo.
Matt MooreHOST
Um, but okay.
Matt MooreHOST
So if Darren's gonna be the best player, then Keyonte can slide into the number two, and that gives you basically another couple of years to figure out the defensive options to replace Jaren Jackson Jr.
Matt MooreHOST
Now, they may just, like, keep d- keep Jaren and move on from Laurie.
Andy KamenetzkyHOST
He's at the same level as Jaden McDaniels and Giannis.
Andy KamenetzkyHOST
He's bas- he's bas- uh, behind OG Anunoby, uh, Jaren Jackson Jr., Amen Thompson, ahead of Jalen Suggs, Ivica Zubac, and Donovan Clingan.
Andy KamenetzkyHOST
Uh, no surprise, uh, Victor Wembanyama is the [laughs] very, very strong, uh, leader, odds leader heading into, uh, the season.
Andy KamenetzkyHOST
Negative payout odds.
DeMichael ColeHOST
More on that later.
DeMichael ColeHOST
Walter Clayton Jr. saw an increased role following the trade to the Grizzlies and the Jaren Jackson Jr. deal and even started six games as a rookie.
DeMichael ColeHOST
The former Florida star averaged 12.3 points, three rebounds and six assists while shooting 41.9% from three on a healthy 31 attempts during those starts.
DeMichael ColeHOST
With John Morant gone, Clayton should have a big role again for Memphis, either as a starter or a key reserve.
Tim WoodsonHOST
That's interesting.
Tim WoodsonHOST
Uh, Tyler Herro, Jaren Jackson Jr., Fred VanVleet, and then he rounded up with some nice, uh, utility pieces in, like, Josh Hart, Diabate, and Kem Porter Jr. That's a crazy draft.
Tim WoodsonHOST
Mike had an absolute killer draft.
Tim WoodsonHOST
I saw it as he was doing it.
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