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Jazz give injury updates on Markkanen, Jackson Jr. - KSL Sports
- On Monday, Utah Jazz forward Jaren Jackson Jr. suffered a torn MCL in his right knee during a game against the Memphis Grizzlies, sidelining the 27-year-old for 6-to-8 weeks without requiring surgery.
- Acquired from Memphis ahead of last February's trade deadline, Jackson is a two-time All-Star and the 2023 NBA Defensive Player of the Year who averaged 16.3 points through four games this season.
- Utah opened the season with a 1-3 record, and 2023 All-Star Lauri Markkanen also exited Monday's game with a wrist injury, compounding the Jazz's early-season troubles.
- Coach Will Hardy must now reconfigure the rotation, with depth players Kyle Filipowski, Mo Bamba, Jaxson Hayes, and Tony Bradley expected to see increased responsibilities alongside Ace Bailey.
- While Jackson's recovery timeline offers hope for a return before December, the Jazz must navigate a difficult start without one of their primary defensive anchors, which will significantly impact their season.
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Jazz star Jaren Jackson out at least 6 weeks with torn MCL
Utah Jazz star Jaren Jackson Jr. suffered a torn MCL in his right knee and will be re-evaluated in six weeks, the team said Tuesday.Jackson's injury is reportedly not expected to require surgery, with multiple reports pegging his recovery timeline at s...
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