The Utah Jazz have decided to shut down forward Jaren Jackson Jr. for the remainder of the 2025-26 NBA season, according to a report published on February 12, 2026.
The move comes only days after the Jazz completed a blockbuster trade to acquire the 26-year-old All-Star, signaling a shift in strategy as league-wide tanking intensifies ahead of the upcoming draft.
Details of the organization’s plan for Jackson Jr.’s recovery or future role were not disclosed. The report notes that the decision is part of a broader trend across the NBA, where struggling teams are shelving key players to improve lottery odds.
Jackson Jr. was averaging standout numbers prior to the shutdown. He is expected to remain with the team but will not appear in any further games this season.
Source: New York Post
