Jaren Jackson Jr. Injury Status Update for March 21st, 2026
Jaren Jackson Jr. of the Jazz has been ruled out and will not play today. Jaren was previously listed as Available before being officially ruled out.
This will be the 14th game Jaren has missed this season.
Jaren Jackson Jr. Season Averages
Jaren's absence leaves a significant hole in the Jazz rotation. Across 48 games this season, he's averaging 19.4 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game while playing 30.3 minutes per night.
| MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | FGA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30.3 | 19.4 | 5.7 | 2.0 | 15.0 |
Jazz Performance With & Without Jaren Jackson Jr.
The numbers tell a clear story about Jaren's value to the Jazz. With Jaren in the lineup this season, the team is 2-1. Without him, they've gone 17-44. The Jazz's net rating is 17.1 points worse per 100 possessions when Jaren plays, which is a substantial gap. Offensively, the team scores at a significantly higher rate with him on the floor (110.3 vs 113.3 offensive rating).
| With | Without | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Record | 2-1 | 17-44 | — |
| Off Rating | 110.3 | 113.3 | +3.0 |
| Def Rating | 101.4 | 121.5 | +20.1 |
| Net Rating | 8.9 | -8.1 | -17.1 |
| PPG | 117.7 | 117.4 | -0.3 |
Which Teammates Benefit Without Jaren Jackson Jr.?
When Jaren sits, other Jazz players see increased opportunities. Based on this season's data, Keyonte George, Lauri Markkanen and Cody Williams stand to benefit the most from his absence.
When Jaren has been out this season, Keyonte George has averaged 19.3 more points per game, 11.7 additional field goal attempts, 20.5 extra minutes, 2.8 more rebounds and 5.3 more assists.
PPG: +19.3 | FGA: +11.7 | MPG: +20.5 | RPG: +2.8 | APG: +5.3
When Jaren has been out this season, Lauri Markkanen has averaged 6.2 more points per game, 3.0 additional field goal attempts and 11.1 extra minutes.
PPG: +6.2 | FGA: +3.0 | MPG: +11.1
When Jaren has been out this season, Cody Williams has averaged 3.2 additional field goal attempts.
FGA: +3.2
Jaren Jackson Jr. Betting Trends
For bettors, Jaren's absence has historically had a measurable impact on the Jazz's lines and related player props. Here are the most notable trends when Jaren has been out this season:
💰 Betting Trends (without Jr.) Keyonte George PRA OVER: 33-16 (+15.3u, 31.5 / -113 avg. line) Kevin Love 3PM UNDER: 9-0 (+10.6u, 1.4 / -108 avg. line)
Full Injury Report — Jaren Jackson Jr.'s Game
Here's the complete injury report for tonight's game. Both teams have key players dealing with various ailments heading into this one:
76ers @ Jazz - March 21, 2026 Utah Jazz: Keyonte George (Out) Walker Kessler (Out) Jaren Jackson Jr. (Out) Jusuf Nurkic (Out) Lauri Markkanen (Out)
We'll continue to monitor Jaren's status and provide updates as they become available. Check back for the latest injury news and lineup updates for the Jazz.