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Utah Jazz: Jaren Jackson Jr. out for 6-8 weeks with torn MCL

Utah Jazz, 5th in the NBA after 4 matches, lose their power forward to a torn MCL in his right knee.

Jaren Jackson Jr. has a torn MCL in his right knee and is expected to miss around 6-8 weeks, according to ESPN (via Hoops Rumors). The same report says he will not need surgery.

The blow comes on the day Utah Jazz lost 105-110 to Memphis Grizzlies on 27 October. Will Hardy's side are 5th in the NBA with 1 point after 4 matches and have lost two in a row: 123-132 against Los Angeles Lakers on 25 October, after a 120-119 win over New Orleans Pelicans the day before.

Next up is a home game against San Antonio Spurs on 29 October at 01:00 (Casablanca time), without their power forward.

Sources: Hoops Rumors

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