The Utah Jazz have not finished overhauling their lineup following the unexpected acquisition of Jaren Jackson Jr. and are reportedly planning additional transactions before the NBA trade deadline on Thursday. Insider reports reveal the team is aggressively exploring opportunities to enhance their roster further after Tuesday’s major trade with the Memphis Grizzlies.
According to information shared by league sources, the Jazz are also considering offers involving veteran center Jusuf Nurkic, who carries an expiring contract worth $19.3 million. This move could provide Utah with additional flexibility to solidify their squad.
In the immediate aftermath of their acquisition of Jackson, the Jazz remain very active on the trade market and are exploring options to potentially add on to this deal, league sources told @ClutchPoints,
an insider wrote on X, formerly Twitter.
Jusuf Nurkic’s expiring $19.3M contract is also being shopped.
Details of the Blockbuster Trade and Its Impact on Utah’s Core
The Jazz made significant sacrifices to secure Jackson, sending Walter Clayton Jr., Taylor Hendricks, Kyle Anderson, Georges Niang, and multiple future first-round picks in 2027, 2027, and 2031 via Minnesota, Cleveland, or Utah teams. In exchange, Utah received Jackson along with John Konchar, Jock Landale, and Vince Williams Jr., emphasizing a strategic focus on rebuilding their frontcourt and sharpening their defensive presence.
Walker Kessler Remains a Central Piece in Utah’s Long-Term Plans
Amid swirling rumors about further roster moves, reports indicate the Jazz are committed to retaining center Walker Kessler as a foundational player. Insider Siegel confirmed the Jazz have no plans to trade Kessler before the deadline, signaling confidence in his future role with the team.
The Jazz will NOT be trading Walker Kessler, sources confirm to @ClutchPoints,
the report stated.
All indications point to Kessler, who will be a RFA in the offseason, receiving a new long-term deal from the Jazz.
Kessler, 24, had been producing at a career-high level during the early part of his fourth NBA season before suffering a torn ACL. Over five games, he averaged 14.4 points, 10.8 rebounds, three assists, 1.8 blocks, and 1.4 steals per game, while shooting 70.3% from the field and 75% from three-point range in 30.8 minutes per game.
Outlook for Additional Adjustments Prior to Trade Deadline
With Jackson solidifying the starting lineup and Kessler secured as a long-term asset, the Jazz appear poised to pursue carefully chosen complementary additions rather than pursuing headline-grabbing transactions before the February 5 deadline. Their ongoing activity suggests a focus on fine-tuning the roster to support sustained competitiveness in the near future.
The Jazz will NOT be trading Walker Kessler, sources confirm to @ClutchPoints.
All indications point to Kessler, who will be a RFA in the offseason, receiving a new long-term deal from the Jazz. https://t.co/3hxEr9vjqe
— Brett Siegel (@BrettSiegelNBA) February 3, 2026
