The Memphis Grizzlies might be blowing things up before the trade deadline, the Boston Celtics are monitoring the situation. According to a new report from HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto, the Celtics (along with the Detroit Pistons) are interested in potentially trading for Grizzlies center Jaren Jackson,

Some of the sexier names making the rounds in the wider NBA media sphere have been tied to the Celtics in recent weeks.

According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, the Celtics have expressed interest in Memphis Grizzlies star forward Jaren Jackson Jr., who was named the NBA Defensive Player of the Year in 2023.

The Celtics continue to be linked to big men on the trade market, though the price tag is always the big question mark.

Amid Ja Morant trade talks, Jaren Jackson Jr. remains a player the Memphis Grizzlies want to build with, according to an ESPN report. However, that stance hasn’t stopped various teams across the league from registering interest in Jackson Jr, including the Detroit Pistons and Boston Celtics, league sources told HoopsHype.

The Memphis Grizzlies are ready and willing to talk Ja Morant trades. When potential poachers come calling, though, that won't be their preferred conversation of choice. Because while Morant's trade value is among the murkiest you'll find anywhere near the NBA's star ranks, the one held by teammate Jaren Jackson Jr. is through the roof.