Coverage dated October 27, 2026

Jazz Star Jaren Jackson Jr Out 6-8 Weeks With Torn MCL

Headline from Newsweek

Jazz star Jaren Jackson Jr. will miss six to eight weeks with a torn MCL in his right knee but will not require surgery.

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Reports & sources

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Salt Lake Tribune
Utah Jazz forward Jaren Jackson will miss multiple weeks with torn MCL (opens Salt Lake Tribune)
Published Oct 27, 2026
Salt Lake Tribune's feed description
Utah Jazz forward Jaren Jackson has suffered a torn MCL in his right knee, a team source confirmed to the Salt Lake Tribune. ESPN reported that Jackson will be sidelined for six to eight weeks.
Newsweek
Jazz Star Jaren Jackson Jr Out 6-8 Weeks With Torn MCL (opens Newsweek)
Published Oct 27, 2026
Newsweek's feed description
Jazz star Jaren Jackson Jr. will miss six to eight weeks with a torn MCL in his right knee but will not require surgery.
Deseret News
How long will Jaren Jackson Jr., Lauri Markkanen be out of the Jazz lineup? (opens Deseret News)
Published Oct 27, 2026
Deseret News's feed description
The Utah Jazz gave an update on two of their top players one day after Jaren Jackson Jr. and Lauri Markkanen both left the team’s 110-105 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday. The prognosis is better for Markkanen than Jackson.