Jaren Jackson Jr. out at least six weeks with torn MCL as Markkanen sprains wrist
The Jazz big man will be reevaluated in six weeks, while Lauri Markkanen is day-to-day after an MRI showed a sprained right wrist.
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Jaren Jackson Jr. has a torn MCL in his right knee and will be reevaluated in six weeks, the Utah Jazz announced Tuesday. ESPN, citing sources, put his expected absence at six to eight weeks and reported he will not need surgery.
Lauri Markkanen is day-to-day with a sprained right wrist, his shooting hand. X-rays were negative and an MRI showed the sprain, according to ESPN and KSL Sports.
Both were hurt in Monday's 110-105 home loss to Memphis. Jackson went down in the second quarter when Grizzlies guard Ty Jerome fell into him and his knee buckled. Markkanen left in the first quarter after his arm was caught between Jackson and Memphis forward Cam Boozer.
The two were among Utah's top three scorers through the first three games. Jackson played only three games for the Jazz last season after his trade from Memphis before season-ending knee surgery, and Markkanen has played 89 games over the past two seasons, per the AP.
Sources
- FOX 13 (AP): Jaren Jackson Jr. out six weeks with MCL tear, Lauri Markkanen day-to-day with wrist sprain fox13now.com
- ESPN: Sources: Jazz's Jackson (knee) out 6-8 weeks; Markkanen has sprain espn.com
- KSL Sports: Jazz give injury updates on Markkanen, Jackson Jr. sports.ksl.com
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