Jackson, enjoying just his seventh recreation for the Jazz after being acquired from Memphis forward of February’s commerce deadline, injured his proper knee during Utah’s recreation against the Grizzlies on Monday, Oct. 26. ESPN reports Jackson suffered a torn MCL and will be out 6 to 8 weeks, but he does not need surgical procedure.
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The harm occurred when the Grizzlies’ Ty Jerome fell into Jackson’s leg as Jerome was fouled driving to the basket during the second quarter. Jackson exited the recreation shortly afterward and went to the locker room. He was ruled out with a proper knee harm.
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It’s a large blow for the Jazz, who also saw 2023 All-Star Lauri Markkanen exit Monday’s recreation with a wrist harm. Jazz coach Will Hardy said Monday night time that Utah would know more Tuesday after Markkanen got imaging executed.
Jackson had been averaging 16.3 factors, 5 rebounds, 2 assists and 1.3 blocks this season. The Jazz are 1-3 this season.
