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Jaren Jackson Jr. out for season after knee growth discovery
13 Feb
Summary
- Jaren Jackson Jr. to undergo knee surgery for benign growth.
- He is expected to make a full recovery after the procedure.
- Jackson Jr. will miss the remainder of the current NBA season.
Utah Jazz player Jaren Jackson Jr. is scheduled for surgery next week to address a localized growth in his left knee. The growth, discovered following his recent trade to the team, has been confirmed as benign.
While medical professionals expect Jaren Jackson Jr. to make a complete recovery, he is projected to miss the remainder of the current NBA season. This development impacts the surging Utah Jazz, who have secured three victories in their last five games.
Jackson Jr. recently joined the Jazz from the Memphis Grizzlies and made his debut with the team in a decisive win against the Sacramento Kings. The team opted to proceed with the surgery to proactively manage the knee issue.
