Jaren Jackson Jr. is day-to-day with a left knee issue, according to the Sunday, Sept. 6 injury report, his first listing this preseason. His expected return date is Oct. 1, five days before the Jazz's regular-season opener.
What happened
The Jazz listed Jaren Jackson Jr. as day-to-day on the injury report issued Sunday, Sept. 6 at 4:32 a.m. ET, with a left knee issue categorized under leg. He had no previous status on the report. The accompanying comment tied the listing to roster construction rather than a specific limitation: the Jazz's selection of Darryn Peterson gives Jackson another high-end offensive creator to play alongside entering 2026-27. His expected return date is Oct. 1.
What it means for the Jazz
Utah's next game is on the road against Denver on Tuesday, Oct. 6, and Jackson's Oct. 1 expected return date puts him on track to be available for it. Last season he averaged 19.4 points, 5.7 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 30.3 minutes across 48 games. If he is held out any longer, the rotation minutes have gone to Lauri Markkanen (34.3 minutes, 26.7 points), Keyonte George (33.1 minutes, 23.6 points) and Walker Kessler (30.8 minutes, 14.4 points). The 2026-27 season has not started, so Utah has no record with or without him yet.
What to watch
The Jazz will update Jackson's status on their next injury report as his Oct. 1 target date approaches. That date, if it holds, would clear him ahead of the Oct. 6 opener against Denver. Teammate Trey Alexander is also day-to-day on the same report, with a left ribs issue.
Is Jaren Jackson Jr. playing vs Nuggets?
He is day-to-day with a left knee issue and has an expected return date of Oct. 1, which is ahead of the Oct. 6 game against Denver, so he is on track to be available barring a new setback.
When will Jaren Jackson Jr. be back?
His expected return date is Oct. 1, per the injury report.