Utah Jazz forward Jaren Jackson Jr. will be sidelined for six to eight weeks after sustaining a torn MCL in his right knee, according to sources cited by Shams Charania. The injury occurred during a 110-105 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on October 27, 2026, as both Jackson and forward Lauri Markkanen exited the game early due to injuries.
Jackson Injury Details
The injury to Jackson was confirmed through reports from Shams Charania and Banned MacMahon. While the injury will keep the star forward out of action for a significant period, sources indicated that Jackson will not require surgery to address the torn MCL in his right knee.
Jackson left the game with 10:04 remaining in the second quarter after sustaining the injury. Prior to the game, he had averaged 19.7 points and 5.7 rebounds through the first three games of the season. Last season, Jackson appeared in only three games for Utah after being acquired in a trade from Memphis, during which he averaged 22.3 points and 4.3 rebounds before undergoing season-ending surgery on his left knee.
Markkanen Wrist Injury
Lauri Markkanen also exited the contest early on October 27, 2026, after suffering a wrist injury. Markkanen went to the locker room with 5:58 left in the first quarter after his arm became sandwiched between Jackson and Cam Boozer during a play on the perimeter.
According to the Utah Jazz injury report released on October 27, 2026, Markkanen was listed as questionable with a right wrist sprain. Markkanen had recorded two points in six minutes during the game and has averaged 20.7 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 2.3 assists in Utah's first three games.
Jazz Injury Report Status
The injuries to Jackson and Markkanen occurred during a 110-105 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies. Following the game, Utah coach Will Hardy stated that the team would know more about the players' status once imaging was completed.
As the Jazz manages these injuries, the team's official injury report on October 27, 2026, also listed several other players as out, including Trey Alexander, Kobe Bufkin, and Harrison Ingram. Jusuf Nurkic was also listed as out due to a second plantar plate tear in his right foot, while Jaxson Hayes was listed as questionable with right shoulder soreness.
Early Season Challenges
The loss to Memphis highlights a challenging start for the Jazz rotation. The team has faced multiple injuries early in the season, impacting the availability of key players in both the regular roster and the G League.
Team Outlook
The Jazz's recent performance includes a 110-105 defeat on October 27, 2026. The team's injury list as of October 27, 2026, included several players ruled out, including Trey Alexander, Kobe Bufkin, Harrison Ingram, Jaren Jackson Jr., and Jusuf Nurkic.
