The Dallas Mavericks recalled forward Santi Aldama from their G League affiliate, the Texas Legends, on Oct. 28 as part of his return‑to‑play protocol after right‑knee surgery. Although he didn’t appear in a Legends game, Aldama is listed as doubtful for Wednesday’s 8:30 p.m. CT home matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder. He has missed all preseason action and the first three regular‑season games, including a 121‑105 win at Indiana and a 122‑106 loss to San Antonio. Aldama, acquired from Memphis in July, is progressing but remains a question mark for the Mavericks’ early season lineup.
The Utah Jazz dropped a tight game to the Memphis Grizzlies on Oct. 27, 2026, after Lauri Markkanen and Jaren Jackson Jr. exited early with injuries. Jackson Jr. suffered a torn right‑knee MCL and will miss at least six weeks but avoids surgery, while Markkanen has a right‑wrist sprain and is listed day‑to‑day. With Jusuf Nurkić already sidelined and Jaxson Hayes nursing minor issues, the roster faces a short‑term crunch. Younger prospects Ace Bailey and Darryn Peterson, plus veterans Mo Bamba and Tony Bradley, could see increased minutes as the Jazz navigate the setback.
Blazers star Damian Lillard compares old partnership with Giannis to current stint with Ja Morant.
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 […]
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Damian Lillard said he's enjoying his backcourt partnership with Ja Morant thus far after an offseason trade with the Memphis Grizzlies brought the latter to the Portland Trail Blazers, especially given both players' backgrounds as point guards.
The Utah Jazz provided injury updates on Lauri Markkanen and Jaren Jackson Jr. after both of the starters went down against the Grizzlies.
Jazz forward Jaren Jackson Jr. suffers a torn right‑knee MCL and will miss six to eight weeks, sources say. The injury occurred early in the second quarter of Monday’s 112‑106 loss to Memphis after a collision with guard Ty Jerome. Jackson, who averages 19.7 points, 5.7 rebounds and 1.7 blocks over three games for Utah, avoids surgery but is sidelined just four games into the 2026‑27 season. The Jazz, already hampered by Lauri Markkanen’s wrist issue, Jusuf Nurkic’s toe injury and Jaxson Hayes’ shoulder soreness, now face a depleted frontcourt as role players like Mo Bamba and Josh Green see expanded minutes.
Two-time All-Star forward Jaren Jackson Jr. suffers a torn right‑knee MCL and will miss six to eight weeks, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The injury occurred in the Jazz’s 110-105 loss to Memphis on Oct. 23, forcing Jackson out of the upcoming games against Portland on Oct. 27 and Dec. 3. Meanwhile, Lauri Markkanen leaves the same game with a right‑wrist sprain and is listed day‑to‑day, jeopardizing his weekend start. Utah’s frontcourt depth worsens as center Jusuf Nurkic remains sidelined with a partial plantar plate tear in his right toe.
Grizzlies Ty Jerome has been getting plenty of attention in Memphis, and understandably so. But Cam Boozer is putting together the kind of introduction that gets your name mentioned alongside some fairly famous big men. Boozer totaled 48 points and 35 rebounds through his first three NBA games, becoming the first player to reach both […]
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According to reports, Utah Jazz star forward Jaren Jackson Jr. suffered a torn MCL in his right knee against the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday.
Utah Jazz star big man Jaren Jackson Jr. will be sidelined indefinitely after suffering a torn MCL in his right knee during Monday night’s 110-105 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies, according to Shams Charania and Tim McMahon of ESPN. This knee injury will not require surgery, but Jackson is expected to miss at least 6-to-8 […]
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The Magic should investigate making another trade with the Grizzlies to withstand their current injury crisis.
The Utah Jazz lost both Lauri Markkanen and Jaren Jackson Jr. to injuries during their 110-105 defeat against the Memphis Grizzlies. Markkanen sustained a right wrist injury in the first quarter and was unable to continue playing. Jackson also exited the game after injuring his right knee during the second quarter. Jazz head coach Will […]
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The Dallas Mavericks have sent forward Santi Aldama to their G League affiliate, the Texas Legends, to resume practice as part of his post‑knee‑surgery rehab. Aldama, who underwent an arthroscopic right‑knee procedure on March 17 while with Memphis, will scrimmage but not play in the Legends’ season‑opening game in Mexico City on Nov. 8. Acquired from the Grizzlies on July 8, he missed all preseason action and the first four regular‑season games, with Dallas currently 2‑2 after his absence. Coach Dusty May says Aldama is progressing and could become a valuable stretch‑five once cleared.
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. […]
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The Memphis Grizzlies beat the Jazz 110-105 at Delta Center on Monday, improving to 4-0 behind a 16-point, 11-rebound game from Cedric Coward.
As Ty Jerome continues to have a stellar start to the season with the Memphis Grizzlies, Marc Stein speculates about whether Ty Jerome could be the piece that Oklahoma City needs to contribute to winning. The Thunder suffered two grueling injury losses in forward Jalen Williams and guard Cason Wallace, leading many to believe Thunder […]
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Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen had an early evening on Thursday, as he was forced to exit in the first quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at Delta Center due to a wrist injury. It happened just six minutes into the game, with Markkanen trying to defend Cameron Boozer. Markkanen did not return. The Jazz lost […]
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A new report says Oklahoma City Thunder will likely begin targeting trade options by mid‑December to replace injured forwards Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace, who could miss the rest of the season after injuries on Oct. 27. The Thunder have a $15 million disabled‑player exception and three trade exceptions ($17.8 M, $11.3 M, $9.2 M), plus seven future first‑round and 21 second‑round picks, positioning them to chase affordable talent like Memphis guard Ty Jerome (≈$10 M). Expect quiet in November, with rumors surfacing as free‑agents become trade‑eligible in December.
Cameron Boozer is exceeding rookie expectations as the Memphis Grizzlies start the 2026‑27 season 4‑0 without Ja Morant. In a win over the Utah Jazz, Boozer posted 13 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists, drawing defensive focus that helped veteran guard Ty Jerome flourish with 34.7 points per game early on. Golden State’s Draymond Green praised Boozer’s ball‑handling, shooting and rebounding, likening his impact to early Shaq and Elgin Baylor performances. The buzz suggests Boozer could become a cornerstone for Memphis this year.
Cedric Coward recorded 16 points and 11 rebounds as the Memphis Grizzlies held off the Utah Jazz 110-105 on Monday night at Delta Center, improving to 4-0 and extending their winning start to the 2026-27 NBA season. Ty Jerome added 15 points and eight assists for Memphis, but struggled with his shooting, going 4-for-15 from […]
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Ty Jerome is scoring like a guy the Grizzlies should want to keep. He may also be scoring like a guy other teams will want to call about. That’s the interesting part of his early-season surge in Memphis. Marc Stein of The Stein Line suggests Jerome is likely to generate trade inquiries before the deadline, […]
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The Spurs, fresh off snapping a winless streak with a win over Dallas, face a struggling Sacramento Kings on Oct. 27 at 7 p.m. CT. The Kings sit 0‑3 and rank near the bottom in every major metric—including net rating, defensive rating and assists—after early losses to Portland, the Clippers and the Grizzlies. Meanwhile, San Antonio (1‑2) hopes to climb toward .500, especially if former King De’Aaron Fox heats up against a guard‑thin Sacramento backcourt. Injuries to Tobias Harris (calf) and Jayden Quaintance (knee) for the Spurs, and Keegan Murray (ankle) and Ben Simmons (Achilles) for the Kings add intrigue. The game streams on DAZN and airs on WOAI 1200 AM.
Despite missing its two best players, the Utah Jazz kept it close down the stretch against the Memphis Grizzlies.
The Utah Jazz fell 105-110 to the unbeaten Memphis Grizzlies despite a late surge, after losing starters Lauri Markkanen and Jaren Jackson Jr. to injuries in the first half. Mo Bamba stepped up with 14 points, 7 rebounds and 4 blocks, while rookie Keyonte George led all scorers with 26 points and added 6 assists. Youngsters Ace Bailey and Darryn Peterson also contributed, but the Jazz couldn't close the gap, marking the Grizzlies’ 16‑point third‑quarter run as the decisive moment.