The Golden State Warriors explore adding Jaren Jackson Jr. as they seek another major piece alongside Stephen Curry, according to ESPN reporting cited by multiple outlets. ESPN’s Anthony Slater says the Warriors considered acquiring Jackson Jr., who is the NBA’s 2023 Defensive Player of the Year.
The reports say the effort did not lead to a deal. Jackson Jr. is described as being traded by Memphis to Utah at the February deadline, leaving the Warriors without the player they targeted. The New York Post and Yahoo Sports both frame the development as part of a broader pattern of failed attempts to bolster the roster, suggesting Golden State has repeatedly come up short in pursuit of another star.
While the details differ in emphasis, both sources agree the Warriors looked into Jackson Jr. and that the move ultimately fell through because he ends up with Utah instead of joining Golden State. The accounts focus on the “nearly” nature of the pursuit rather than any finalized trade.
