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Jackson has been diagnosed with a torn MCL in his right knee and will be sidelined for 6-to-8 weeks, per Shams Charania of ESPN.

Jackson sustained the injury early in Monday's loss to Memphis, and he's now expected to miss at least a month and a half of action. The star big man's absence creates a major void in the Utah lineup, one that is likely to be filled by a timeshare of Jaxson Hayes (shoulder), Kyle Filipowski and Mo Bamba. The Jazz could also shift Lauri Markkanen (wrist), when healthy, to the center spot at times, perhaps allowing Ace Bailey to spend more time at power forward.

Poole (illness) is listed as probable for Wednesday's game against Denver.

Poole is under the weather but appears likely to suit up in the front end of this back-to-back set. Through three regular-season games, the veteran guard is averaging 7.3 points, 4.0 assists, 2.3 rebounds and 1.3 steals in 18.7 minutes per contest.

Toronto assigned Bradley to the G League's Raptors 905 on Tuesday, per Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca.

Bradley is getting some practice reps at the G League club's training camp. Most of his action is likely to come with the 905 this season.

Isaac (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Wednesday's game against the Raptors.

The oft-injured forward isn't ready to make his season debut. His next chance to do so arrives Friday in Toronto for a rematch with the Raptors.

Grant supplied 13 points (4-6 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 2-3 FT), three rebounds and one block in 23 minutes during Monday's 110-105 victory over Utah.

The veteran forward paced the second unit in scoring Monday. In spite of the reserve role, Grant should continue to play meaningful minutes on a regular basis to begin the campaign for the rebuilding Grizzlies.

Sengun ended Monday's 120-110 victory over the Hawks with 29 points (11-15 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 6-8 FT), nine rebounds, nine assists, one block and six steals over 37 minutes.

Sengun put his fingerprints all over Monday's win, setting the pace in points, assists and steals. The star big man is off and running in 2026-27, having posted at least 17 points, seven boards, five dimes and one three-pointer in all four of his appearances.

Johnson finished with 21 points (5-14 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 10-12 FT), nine rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal in 36 minutes during Monday's 120-110 loss to the Rockets.

Johnson continues to roll as a first-round fantasy player in the early stages of the campaign. Over four appearances to this point, the star forward has averaged 21.5 points, 9.8 rebounds, 8.5 assists and 1.8 steals in 32.5 minutes per game.

Flemings ended with six points (3-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 0-1 FT), one rebound and four assists over 18 minutes during Monday's 120-110 loss to the Rockets.

Although Flemings hasn't yet locked down a major role for the Hawks, it's encouraging to see the rookie first-rounder on the floor on a steady basis to begin his career. Over four appearances thus far, Flemings has averaged 4.0 assists, 3.3 points and 3.0 rebounds in 18.3 minutes per game.

Dort closed with 11 points (4-11 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), two rebounds and one assist over 21 minutes during Monday's 120-110 loss to the Rockets.

Dort is handling a relatively significant role off the bench in his debut season with the Hawks. Over his first four contests, the veteran swingman has averaged 8.8 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 22.8 minutes per game.

Bridges registered 17 points (7-17 FG, 2-10 3Pt, 1-2 FT), eight rebounds, four assists and one steal over 32 minutes during Monday's 125-114 loss to the Thunder.

Bridges appears to be settling in nicely with his new team in Phoenix. The forward has watched his production across the board increase in each of his first three games, and Bridges hasn't looked to be hampered at all by a preseason ankle injury.