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Utah Jazz Coach Brings Bad Injury News About Jaren Jackson Jr. And Lauri Markkanen

The Utah Jazz could be seeing two of their core players, Jaren Jackson Jr. and Lauri Markkanen, down with injuries to start the 2026-2027 NBA regular season. In a video immediately after the final buzzer of the Jazz’s 110-105 loss…

By Rob Andrew Lo · HEAVY

Published: Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Utah Jazz coach Will Hardy expressed concern that Jaren Jackson Jr. suffered a torn injury against Memphis.
Lauri Markkanen also exited early during the 110-105 defeat due to a right wrist injury.
Hardy stated the Jazz are awaiting MRI imaging results to determine the severity of both injuries.

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Utah Jazz head coach Will Hardy revealed concerning injury updates for core players Jaren Jackson Jr. and Lauri Markkanen following a 110-105 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies. In postgame footage speaking to Grizzlies coach Tuomas Iisalo, Hardy stated that he believed Jackson "tore something" and was uncertain about Markkanen's status.

Jackson exited in the second quarter after Ty Jerome landed on his right knee, while Markkanen suffered a right wrist injury in the first quarter. Hardy confirmed that both players are awaiting MRI imaging to assess the full extent of the damage.

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