Markkanen available for Jazz against Blazers; Jackson out with MCL tear

Utah is 1-4 after a 117-111 loss to San Antonio

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UPDATED Jazz Injury Report (as of 10/31) *AVAILABLE - Lauri Markkanen (Right Wrist; Sprain) OUT - Trey Alexander (G Le Via @utahjazz on X

What happened: Lauri Markkanen (right wrist sprain) is listed available for Utah's 3 p.m. ET game against Portland on Saturday. Jaren Jackson Jr. is out with a right knee MCL tear. Two-way players Trey Alexander, Kobe Bufkin and Harrison Ingram are out, listed as with the G League.

Why it matters: Markkanen's availability keeps him in the lineup while Jackson remains sidelined by the MCL tear. The Jazz lost 117-111 to the Spurs on Oct. 28.

By the numbers: Utah Jazz record: 1-4. Last game: lost 117-111 to San Antonio on Oct. 28.

What to watch: Tipoff against Portland is 3 p.m. ET at Utah.

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@utahjazz 2026-10-31T18:06:01.629062+00:00

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Markkanen available for Jazz against Blazers; Jackson out with MCL tear

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