Jaren Jackson Jr.
#20C · Utah Jazz
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsB-
| Year | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 455 | 18.6 | 5.6 | 1.5 | 1.0 | 1.9 | 46.7% | 35.1% | 79.3% |
| 2025-26 | 48 | 19.4 | 5.7 | 2.0 | 1.1 | 1.4 | 47.6% | 35.7% | 80.3% |
| 2024-25 | 4 | 16.0 | 5.0 | 1.5 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 37.9% | 27.3% | 85.0% |
| 2023-24 | 66 | 22.5 | 5.5 | 2.3 | 1.2 | 1.6 | 44.4% | 32.0% | 80.8% |
Current Contract
Length
5 years
Total Value
$84.0M
AAV
$16.8M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Jaren Jackson Jr.'s contract with the Utah Jazz grades out as a fair market value contract, earning a C CVI grade. At $16.8M per year over 5 years, this is a mid-tier contract. Jaren's deal falls in the mid-tier tier for NBA Centers. At 26 years old, Jaren is in or near prime years, which supports the investment. This deal represents roughly fair market value — neither a steal nor an overpay. The deal will need consistent performance to grade out as a positive move long-term.
Performance Analysis
Jaren Jackson Jr. earns a B- Performance grade, reflecting above-average production for a Center. Across 455 career games, Jaren has averaged 18.6 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game. Jaren's strongest metric is FG% at 4674.4, compared to the NBA Center median of 46.0. The biggest area for improvement is APG at 1.5, below the Center median of 4.0. Among 96 NBA Centers graded this season, Jaren ranks 21st in overall performance. Jaren is a quality starter contributing on both ends for the Utah Jazz.
Current Sentiment
Jazz fans cautiously optimistic about JJJ acquisition, but injury concerns temper enthusiasm significantly. On-court performance shows promise as complementary star, though B- grade reflects inconsistency and health questions. Contract appears reasonable for talent level, but durability questions create long-term value uncertainty. Injury narrative dominates discourse more than basketball ability or chemistry with teammates. Outlook mixed: upside exists if healthy, but repeated injury concerns breed legitimate fan skepticism about availability.
Transaction History
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