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Jaren Jackson Jr. out six weeks with MCL tear, Lauri Markkanen day-to-day with wrist sprain
The Utah Jazz forward will be re-evaluated in 6 weeks after suffering a torn MCL in his right knee on Monday.
John Coon | The Associated Press
October 27, 2026 9:54 PM
Jaren Jackson Jr. is averaging 16.3 points and 5.0 rebounds through four games for the Jazz this season.
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) – Jazz forward Jaren Jackson Jr. will be sidelined for at least six weeks after tearing the MCL in his right knee during the second quarter of Utah's 110-105 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies.
Lauri Markkanen, who sprained his right wrist in the first quarter of the same game on Monday night, is listed as day to day.
Jackson and Markkanen were two of the top three scorers for the Jazz in the team's first three games. Both players have dealt with injuries during their time in Utah.
Medical update on forward/center Jaren Jackson Jr. and forward Lauri Markkanen: pic.twitter.com/Ark8hMN094
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) October 27, 2026
Markkanen appeared in only 89 games over his previous two seasons with the Jazz and has not appeared in more than 66 games in a season since being traded to Utah before the 2022-23 season.
Jackson only appeared in three games with Utah last season after being acquired in a trade with Memphis before undergoing season-ending surgery on his left knee.
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