F - Utah Jazz OUT
- 6' 10"
- 242 lbs
- Age 26
- Michigan State
Next Game
- Rank
- N/A
Eligibility
- Yahoo
- PF,C
- ESPN
- PF,C
- CBS
- C
Availability
Jaren Jackson Jr. (knee) is likely to miss the rest of the regular season so he can undergo surgery on his left knee.
Fantasy Impact
It’s a tough blow for the Jazz fans, as they were just getting to see the potential of this team with JJJ on it. The team itself benefits from it, albeit a in a sort of twisted way, because they can now tank easier. Fantasy managers can choose to hold on, but given how things are for the Jazz, he’s likely done for the season and will be shut down.
Jackson paced Utah with 22 points in Monday's 115-111 win over the Heat. He shot 7-of-19 from the field and added five rebounds, three assists, two steals and two three-pointers.
Fantasy Impact
Most of Jackson's production came early—he put up 17 points in the first half. Despite the strong start, he didn't see the floor during the closing lineup. Jackson's 7-of-19 shooting marked a less efficient night, though the multi-category contributions extended beyond scoring.
Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 22 points (9-17 FG, 2-5 3P, 2-2 FT) with four rebounds, three assists, and three steals in the Jazz's 120-117 loss to the Magic on Saturday.
Fantasy Impact
Jackson had a nice first game for the Jazz despite the loss. He and the majority of the starters sat out the fourth quarter, bringing up questions as to whether the Jazz are truly looking to compete or still tanking at least this season. If this keeps happening, the upside of JJJ and other starters could be severely limited.
The Memphis Grizzlies are trading star forward Jaren Jackson Jr., John Konchar, Jock Landale and Vince Williams Jr. to the Utah Jazz for Walter Clayton Jr., Kyle Anderson, Taylor Hendricks, Georges Niang and three future first-round picks.
Fantasy Impact
This is a quite a shocker in a trade that involves eight different players. Jackson joins Lauri Markkanen in the front court with Utah.
Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 30 points (8-17 FG, 3-6 3PT, 11-11 FT) with six rebounds, one assist and one block in Monday's 137-128 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Fantasy Impact
Jackson went a perfect 11-for-11 from the free-throw line, his most made free throws since November 15 against the Cleveland Cavaliers, when he went 12-for-14. He has recorded at least 16 points in eight straight games and will look to continue his strong play Wednesday against the Sacramento Kings.
