The Utah Jazz have endured a difficult start to the 2026-27 NBA season, with their loss to the Memphis Grizzlies reducing them to a 1-3 record at the start of the campaign. However, the Grizzlies may have suffered a major setback in addition to the 110-105 loss at Delta Center, with both Jaren Jackson Jr. and Lauri Markkanen suffering injuries.

As it turns out, Jazz head coach Will Hardy, according to a lip reader, reportedly told the Grizzlies head coach, Tuomas Iisalo after the game that Jackson may have ‘torn something,’ per a post on X by Fullcourtpass.

“I think Jaren tore something, and I don't know about Lauri,” he reportedly said.

Will Hardy to Tuomas Iisalo after the game

"I think Jaren tore something, and I don't know about Lauri"

(h/t @SleeperJazz) pic.twitter.com/J3GWK1eX3V

— Fullcourtpass (@Fullcourtpass) October 27, 2026

Both players are currently being evaluated, per ABC’s Dana Greene. Markkanen ended up injuring his wrist just six minutes into the game and did not return. Meanwhile, Jackson suffered a knee injury in the second quarter after Grizzlies guard Ty Jerome rolled into him after attempting a shot.

The Jazz therefore may have lost both of their best players in a single game, with Hardy explaining post-game that both players will be evaluated in detail.

“We’ll know more tomorrow once they get some imaging,” he said. “We’ll see how that goes tomorrow.”

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The Jazz won their second game of the season narrowly, earning a 120-119 win over the New Orleans Pelicans, but also have a loss against the Los Angeles Lakers in addition to two defeats against Memphis this campaign. Keyonte George top-scored for Utah with 36 points, six assists and three rebounds while Ace Bailey had a double-double of 17 points and 10 rebounds.

The Grizzlies, meanwhile, had as many as six players scoring in double-digits, with Cedric Coward leading the way with 16 points and 11 rebounds. Jerome had 15 points and eight assists to show for his troubles as Memphis kept control of the game right from the start.

Utah will now take on the San Antonio Spurs before playing the Portland Trail Blazers.