The Utah Jazz are set to face the Memphis Grizzlies in their penultimate game of the 2025-26 regular season. This highly anticipated matchup is particularly notable due to the extensive injury lists for both teams. With 22 players reported as either out or questionable, fans can expect a challenging contest.
Injury Report: Utah Jazz
- OUT:
- Isaiah Collier (hamstring)
- Kyle Filipowski (back)
- Keyonte George (hamstring)
- Jaren Jackson Jr. (knee)
- Walker Kessler (shoulder)
- Lauri Markkanen (hip)
- Jusuf Nurkic (nose)
- Brice Sensabaugh (rest)
- QUESTIONABLE: Elijah Harkless (hamstring)
The Jazz currently have eight players unavailable, with a possibility of adding a ninth if Harkless is unable to play. Sensabaugh, a key contributor with impressive statistics in the post-All-Star segment, will rest during this crucial game. In the 21 games after the All-Star break, he averaged 20.8 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 2.9 assists per game while shooting 40.4% from beyond the arc. Fortunately, Ace Bailey, the fifth overall pick, is expected to return after recovering from a knee injury, providing a much-needed boost to the Jazz lineup.
Injury Report: Memphis Grizzlies
- OUT:
- Santi Aldama (knee)
- K. Caldwell-Pope (finger)
- Brandon Clarke (calf)
- Cedric Coward (back)
- Zach Edey (ankle)
- Taylor Hendricks (thumb)
- GG Jackson II (knee)
- Ty Jerome (ankle)
- Ja Morant (elbow)
- Scotty Pippen Jr. (toe)
- Cam Spencer (toe)
- Jaylen Wells (toe)
- QUESTIONABLE: Walter Clayton Jr. (hip), Javon Small (thigh)
- DOUBTFUL: Olivier-Maxence Prosper (ankle)
The Grizzlies are facing a dire situation with 12 players likely unavailable for the game. The absence of key players such as Ja Morant has compounded their challenges. The team may also have to navigate how the status updates for Clayton and Small affect their rotation.
Game Outlook
The game is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. MT on Friday. The Jazz are hoping to break their lengthy 10-game losing streak with a victory against the Grizzlies. A win at home would provide an uplifting conclusion for fans as the Jazz prepare to close out their home season.
