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Jaren Jackson Jr. to Miss 6-8 Weeks With MCL Tear

By Drooid · Oct 28, 2026, 02:50 UTC · How we work

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Summary

Jaren Jackson Jr. will miss six to eight weeks after tearing his right knee’s MCL.
Lauri Markkanen is listed day-to-day with a sprained right wrist.
Both injuries occurred in the Jazz’s 110-105 loss to Memphis on Oct. 26, 2026.
With Jackson and Jusuf Nurkic out, Utah will rely on Jaxson Hayes, Mo Bamba and Kyle Filipowski at center.

Summary

Mo Bamba posted 14 points, seven rebounds and four blocks in 29 minutes.
Coach Will Hardy praised Bamba’s rim protection, noting its impact in the fourth quarter.
Hardy increased minutes for Bamba, Josh Green and Josh Okogie after starters exited.
Ace Bailey recorded a double-double with 26 points and 10 rebounds.

History

The NBA’s 1998-99 lockout, which began July 1 1998 and ended Jan 20 1999 after 204 days, forced a 50-game season and cancelled the All-Star Game. That disruption highlighted how bench depth became crucial, a pattern echoed in 2026 when Utah Jazz injuries to Jaren Jackson Jr. and Lauri Markkanen required coach Will Hardy to rely on reserves.

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Historical Context

The NBA’s 1998-99 lockout, which began July 1 1998 and ended Jan 20 1999 after 204 days, forced a 50-game season and cancelled the All-Star Game. That disruption highlighted how bench depth became crucial, a pattern echoed in 2026 when Utah Jazz injuries to Jaren Jackson Jr. and Lauri Markkanen required coach Will Hardy to rely on reserves.

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