NBA Trade Verdict

Grizzlies Win

Memphis came out ahead in the 2021-08-07 trade with Utah Jazz, receiving rights to Santi Aldama for rights to Jared Butler; 2022 second-round pick (#57-Jabari Walker); 2026 second-round pick (protected #43-60) (outcome unknown).

August 7, 2021 Memphis Grizzlies / Utah Jazz Record confidence: Medium

Memphis Grizzlies Received

Utah Jazz Received

  • Draft Rights rights to Jared Butler
  • Draft Pick 2022 second-round pick (#57- Jabari Walker )
  • Draft Pick 2026 second-round pick (protected #43-60) (?-?)

Trade Analysis

Memphis acquired the rights to Santi Aldama for Jared Butler’s rights and two second-round assets. Aldama developed into a versatile rotation forward, earned a meaningful second contract and later carried additional trade value. Butler and the outgoing picks produced less aggregate impact for Utah. The Grizzlies identified the better long-term player and won the exchange at a manageable draft cost.