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Jazz All-Stars Out With Injuries
Utah Jazz All-Stars Markkanen and Jackson Jr. out with injuries.
In brief
Utah Jazz All-Stars Markkanen and Jackson Jr. out with injuries. Utah Jazz All-Stars Lauri Markkanen and Jaren Jackson Jr. are out with injuries, forcing the team to rely on younger players for the rest of the season. Originally reported by Utah Jazz On SI.
Jazz Frontcourt Injuries
Utah Jazz dealt with key frontcourt injuries after Monday's loss to Memphis Grizzlies.
Markkanen and Jackson Jr. Out
Lauri Markkanen left with wrist injury; Jaren Jackson Jr. left with knee injury.
Injuries Ruled Out
Both players ruled out for rest of Monday's game after going to locker room.
Coach Hardy's Statement
Head coach Will Hardy said team won't know injury severity until Tuesday imaging.
Injury Severity Unclear
No clarity on severity of Markkanen's wrist injury or Jackson Jr.'s knee injury.
Markkanen's Role
Markkanen led Jazz in scoring for last four seasons in Utah.
Jackson Jr. Trade
Jackson Jr. traded for multiple first-round picks and young players.
Jazz Depth Impact
Jazz must rely on younger players for frontcourt depth without All-Stars.
Young Players to Step Up
Brice Sensabaugh, Kyle Filipowski, Keyonte George, Ace Bailey, and Darryn Peterson will get more minutes.
Upcoming Games
Jazz have five games in next 10 days including home games against Spurs and Trail Blazers.
George's Confidence
Keyonte George said Jazz have depth beyond All-Stars but need both players for best performance.
What to remember
Utah Jazz All-Stars Lauri Markkanen and Jaren Jackson Jr. are out with injuries, forcing the team to rely on younger players for the rest of the season.
