Overview
- Rehabilitation is underway after removal of a localized PVNS growth in his left knee.
- The growth was detected on a post-trade MRI during his Utah physical following the deadline deal with Memphis.
- He made three starts for the Jazz before being shut down, averaging 22.3 points in 24 minutes per game.
- PVNS is noncancerous but progressive and is commonly treated surgically, according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
- Second-year forward Cody Williams is expected to remain in the starting lineup while Jackson recovers.