Utah Jazz center Jaren Jackson Jr. exited a game against the Memphis Grizzlies due to a knee issue. According to an October 27, 2026, announcement from the Utah Jazz, Jackson suffered a right knee injury and would not return to the game.
The injury occurred during the second quarter of the game against the Grizzlies on Monday, October 26, 2026. Jackson was replaced by Mo Bamba with 10:04 remaining in the period. Before exiting the game, Jackson recorded six points, three rebounds, and two assists during 10 minutes of play. The specific cause or circumstances surrounding the injury were not mentioned.
The injury to Jackson follows the earlier exit of Lauri Markkanen during the same game. Additionally, center Jaxson Hayes did not suit up for the matchup. With both Markkanen and Jackson unavailable, Kyle Filipowski and Mo Bamba were identified as the primary beneficiaries.
Fans can monitor DraftKings Network for further live updates regarding Jackson's injury status.
