Club 520 Podcast 520 in the Morning - Jeff Teague REACTS to CRAZY NBA TRADES: James Harden, Darius Garland, Jaren Jackson Jr.
Feb 4, 2026
They break down the shock trades that reshaped the league, including a Harden-for-Garland blockbuster. They debate whether Cleveland becomes the Eastern favorite and whether Memphis is really blowing it up. Trade ripples for the Wolves, Jazz, Celtics and Bulls get unpacked. Plus quick takes on surprise games and how deadline moves could reshape title races.
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Let Harden Create For Bigs
- Let role players like Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen benefit from Harden-created scoring chances.
- Use Harden as a creator early to increase teammates' production rather than forcing isolation scoring.
Jazz Rebuild Through Shooting Versatility
- The Jazz acquiring Jaren Jackson Jr. and picks signals Utah is aggressively retooling around youth and shooting.
- Utah's roster now stacks wing shooting and small-ball versatility.
Memphis Is Resetting The Roster
- Grizzlies' trades for multiple picks show a clear franchise reset rather than short-term patching.
- That creates pressure to move Ja Morant if they prefer long-term assets over star continuity.