The Utah Jazz received brutal injury news regarding Jaren Jackson Jr., as the star power forward sustained a torn MCL in his right knee during the 110-105 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday. On Tuesday, the bad news kept pouring in, as Lauri Markkanen is dealing with an injury of his own.

Luckily, Markkanen's situation is not nearly as bad as Jackson. The 29-year-old forward is dealing with a wrist sprain he suffered in Monday's contest, according to NBA insider Marc Stein. While Jackson is out for at least six weeks, Markkanen is considered day-to-day.

“The Jazz say Jaren Jackson Jr. sustained a torn MCL in his right knee Monday against Memphis and will be out for at least six weeks. Lauri Markkanen, meanwhile, is being listed as day-to-day after sustaining a right wrist sprain.”

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