Jazz star Jaren Jackson out at least 6 weeks with torn MCL
Utah Jazz star Jaren Jackson Jr. suffered a torn MCL in his right knee and will be re-evaluated in six weeks, the team said Tuesday. Jackson's injury is reportedly not expected to require surgery, with multiple reports pegging his recovery timeline at six to eight weeks. In just under 10 minutes of play Monday night against his former team, Jackson notched six points, three rebounds and two assists but he was ruled out of the game after Memphis guard Ty Jerome fell into Jackson's right knee, causing it to bend awkwardly. The Jazz are also keeping an eye on Lauri Markkanen, who also left Monday's game with a right wrist injury. An MRI on Tuesday revealed to be a sprain of the shooting wrist of the 7-footer. The Jazz listed him as day-to-day. Utah is reportedly hopeful Markkanen's injury won't require an extended period away. Jackson logged 24 points and 10 rebounds to help rally the Jazz…





















































