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Jaren Jackson Jr. trade saved Celtics from making costly mistake

As fun as it would've been to have a third "Jay", this wouldn't have ended well

Jan 23, 2026; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies John Konchar (46) and forward/center Jaren Jackson Jr. (8) react after an out of bounds call during the fourth quarter against the New Orleans Pelicans at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images | Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

At this point, everyone around the league knows that the Celtics were looking to rebuild their frontcourt via the trade market, eventually settling on Nikola Vucevic.