Jaren Jackson Jr., Lauri Markkanen injured against Grizzlies
Oct 26, 2026, 8:20 PM
MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE - OCTOBER 21: Lauri Markkanen #23 of the Utah Jazz takes a shot against Jerami Grant #3 of the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum on October 21, 2026 in Memphis, Tennessee. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)
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SALT LAKE CITY — Utah’s forward tandem of Lauri Markkanen and Jaren Jackson Jr. both sustained injuries in the first quarter of the game against the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday.
Both Jackson Jr. and Markkanen were eventually ruled out.
Lauri is now OUT for the night.
— Chandler Holt (@CHoltSports) October 27, 2026
Markkanen’s injury took place with 5:58 left in the first quarter.
Curling off of a flare screen, his right hand got stuck between the screener and the Memphis defender, causing his hand to bend unnaturally back toward his forearm.
He was ruled out with a right wrist injury.
Man, looks pretty bad here.
Hope it’s not too serious. Will share an update if we get one.
— Chandler Holt (@CHoltSports) October 27, 2026
The Jackson Jr. injury took place shortly after Markkanen went to the locker room.
Memphis’ Ty Jerome fell into his knee, causing it to bend awkwardly. He was quickly subbed out and joined Markkanen in the locker room.
He was ruled out with a right knee injury.
Injury Update:
Jaren Jackson Jr. (right knee) will not return tonight.
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) October 27, 2026
In 10 minutes played, JJJ posted six points, three rebounds, and two assists. He’s averaged 19.7 points and and 5.7 rebounds in three games played so far this season.
Markkanen played just six minutes and recorded two points. He’s averaged 20.7 points and 7.3 rebounds this year.
The Jazz trailed Memphis 58-52 at halftime. Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George did his best to fill the void left by those two on offense, posting a season-high 17 points in the first half.
