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Latest Injury Updates on Jazz's Lauri Markkanen, Jaren Jackson Jr.

The Utah Jazz are dealing with a couple of key injuries in their frontcourt following their latest loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday night. And for the Jazz, those injuries are to a couple of players that are dire to their success this season.

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Jazz’s Markkanen (Wrist), Jackson (Knee) Undergoing MRIs

A pair of Jazz frontcourt stars are undergoing MRIs after exiting Monday’s loss to Memphis due to injuries, writes John Coon of The Associated Press. Forward Lauri Markkanen injured his right wrist roughly six minutes into the first quarter as he attempted to run around a screen set by teammate Jaren Jackson Jr.

Kyle Filipowski News / SLC Dunk / October 27

A Team In Need Of The Real Kyle Filipowski

Monday, October 26th was a disastrous day for Utah Jazz big men. Before gametime, Jaxson Hayes was ruled out due to right shoulder soreness. In the first quarter, Lauri Markkanen suffered a nasty wrist injury on his shooting hand, and he staggered back towards the locker room.

Utah Jazz News / SLC Dunk / October 27

Shorthanded Jazz can’t close the gap against unbeaten Grizzlies

The final buzzer sounds with a final score of 105-110, as Utah’s comeback effort fell short in the dying moments of this contest. It’s a minor miracle that the Jazz were within striking distance at all down the stretch, as the Grizzlies took a 16-point lead in the final two minutes of the third quarter and buried the Jazz under a wave of momentum.

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Lauri Markkanen News / Utah Jazz on SI / October 26

Jazz Star Lauri Markkanen Leaves vs. Grizzlies With Apparent Hand Injury

The Utah Jazz saw one of their top contributors on the roster leave in the first quarter vs. the Memphis Grizzlies with an apparent injury. And that was

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Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season

Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.

Utah Jazz News / EssentiallySports / October 27

ESPN Breaks Silence on Pat McAfee’s Decision to Never Return to Utah After 'Uncomfortable' GameDay Experience

Pat McAfee’s trip to Salt Lake City turned hostile after the University of Utah published an official video of students mocking him as “creepy.” The former NFL punter unloaded on his Monday show over the incident, declaring he hopes to never return to the campus.

Ty Jerome News / SLC Dunk / October 26

Utah Jazz vs Memphis Grizzlies: Is Ty Jerome Man or Machine?

The Jazz have an opportunity for some early season revenge against the Memphis Grizzlies, who took them down on opening night. While at the time the loss

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Valkyries regain home-court advantage in WNBA Finals Game 4 battle

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Angel Reese and Atlanta Dream help WNBA Finals make history

Fever undergo another major leadership change by parting ways with GM Amber Cox

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Ace Bailey News / The Lead / October 26

Ace Bailey Is Reminding Everyone Why He Was the 5th Pick

“Do not go gentle into that good night.” Dylan Thomas wrote these words in his 1951 poem. These words perfectly encompass Ace Bailey’s preseason strides.

NBA News / Utah Jazz on SI / October 26

Despite Luka Doncic's 52 Points, Jazz's Will Hardy Sees Value in Lakers Loss

The Utah Jazz fell to their second loss of the new season over the weekend in a 123-132 loss vs. the Los Angeles Lakers at the Delta Center. And while

NBA News / HITC / October 26

Enes Kanter reveals why parents should never let their daughters date NBA players

Enes Kanter Freedom has made a striking claim about the NBA’s off-court culture, warning parents against letting their daughters date professional athletes after alleging that more than 95 per cent of NBA players cheat.

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The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.

NBA News / Yardbarker / October 26

Lakers' Luka Doncic nets unprecedented statistical performance vs. Jazz

No stranger to putting together monster performances and making history, Luka Doncic did it again on Sunday.

Lakers explored Dalton Knecht trade with Jazz, others

Scary injury to Jalen Williams threatens to derail Thunder's season

Kawhi Leonard is already dealing with another injury

Devin Booker has concerning take on the Suns

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Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / October 24

Utah Jazz's Starting Lineup Decision Just Got More Complicated

The Utah Jazz made an eye-catching change to their starting five just two games deep into their 2026-27 campaign. After the Jazz had opted to start veteran

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Walker Kessler News / Utah Jazz on SI / October 24

Walker Kessler Praises Jazz Ahead of Highly Anticipated Utah Return

The Utah Jazz have game three of their 2026-27 season on the horizon for this weekend against the Los Angeles Lakers on their home floor of the Delta Center–– and they'll be up against a pretty familiar face in the process.

Kobe Bufkin News / Hoops Wire / October 24

Jazz add former lottery pick

Kobe Bufkin hasn’t had much of a chance to get comfortable in the NBA. The Jazz will give him another shot. Utah has officially signed the former lottery pick to a two-way contract, the team announced.

Will Hardy News / Utah Jazz on SI / October 24

Will Hardy Gives One Jazz Player His Flowers After Win vs. Pelicans

The Utah Jazz pulled out a close win in their home opener matchup vs. the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday night, 120-119. And it was in that narrow victory for the Jazz were a couple of names from Utah's frontcourt that stepped up to the occasion in a big way.

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / October 24

Utah Jazz Winners and Losers From Home Opener Win vs. Pelicans

The Utah Jazz managed to secure their first win of the new season on Friday night in what would be a clutch victory at home against the New Orleans Pelicans, 120-119.

Utah Jazz News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 24

Jazz HC Will Hardy reveals why it’s a ‘joy’ to coach Ace Bailey

Ace Bailey is still searching for his place in a crowded Utah Jazz rotation, but head coach Will Hardy has no complaints about what the second-year forward brings every day.

Jaren Jackson Jr. News / Field Level Media / October 24

Jaren Jackson Jr., Jazz eke out home-opening win over Pelicans

Jaren Jackson Jr. logged 24 points and 10 rebounds and Keyonte George added 19 points and 10 assists to rally the Utah Jazz to a 120-119 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday in Salt Lake City.

NBA News / Field Level Media / October 22

Underwhelming Jazz look to bounce back against Pelicans

Taking a step forward this season might be more complicated for the Utah Jazz than expected. Questions already surround the Jazz entering their Friday home opener against the New Orleans Pelicans following an ugly loss in the season opener.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 22

Everybody is making same Darryn Peterson ‘welcome to the NBA’ joke after getting eviscerated by Ty Jerome

Utah Jazz guard Darryn Peterson made his much-awaited debut in the NBA on Wednesday, fulfilling a lifelong dream, with his family and friends being proud of how far he has come.

Utah Jazz News / Hoops Wire / October 21

Jazz making pair of roster moves

The Jazz are giving former first-round pick Kobe Bufkin another opportunity. Utah has agreed to sign the guard to a two-way contract, according to Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report and The Stein Line.

Jusuf Nurkic News / The Lead / October 19

Can the Utah Jazz Survive Without Jusuf Nurkic?

The Utah Jazz face a mountain-sized problem. Center Jusuf Nurkic sustained a toe injury in the preseason, sidelining him for four weeks. Since the Injury happened on Oct.