UTAH — The Utah Jazz are dealing with a host of injuries that could conveniently land them a top-eight pick and ensure they keep their pick in June’s draft. On Monday night, the list of players in the treatment room grew by two more. Multiple reports confirmed the Jazz will be without Vince Williams and Jusuf Nurkić for the rest of the season. This begs the question: who’s left standing on the depth chart?

Two Jazz Players Suffer Season-Ending Injuries, Who’s Left on the Depth Chart
Williams Injury Adds to Mounting Setbacks
Feb 12, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson (00) passes against Utah Jazz guard Vince Williams Jr. (0) during the first half at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

Williams Jr. suffered a significant ACL injury during the Jazz’s game against Houston on Monday night, according to Sarah Todd of the Deseret News. Officials ruled him out for the remainder of the game after a gruesome left knee injury in the first half. The injury occurred after Tari Eason hip-checked Williams on a fast-break drive. Williams’ knee bent in the wrong direction as he tried to steady himself after the collision. Staff helped him off the court before carrying him into the locker room. He later left the arena on crutches.

Head coach Will Hardy did not mince words about the play. “That’s not basketball,” Hardy said. Meanwhile, Keyonte George, who is also dealing with an ankle sprain, offered a calmer perspective. “Everybody’s gonna have their own opinion,” George said. “These plays… just a freak accident.” Regardless of the interpretation, the team has now absorbed another season-ending injury.

Frontcourt Takes a Major Hit

Earlier reports confirmed the Jazz will sideline Jusuf Nurkić for the season following nose surgery. He now joins Jaren Jackson Jr. and Walker Kessler on the list of long-term absences. These injuries strip Utah of key contributors in the frontcourt rotation and leave the roster dangerously thin in the paint. It also pushes them closer to retaining the pick they owe the Oklahoma City Thunder in June’s draft.

A Depleted Depth Chart

Utah must now rely on a reshuffled rotation across multiple positions. The injuries have forced younger players into larger roles while veterans attempt to stabilize the lineup. A lot of players are fighting for their long-term future with the team and, frankly, for some, in the NBA. There’s a lot for Jazz fans to monitor down the stretch, despite the team’s tanking efforts.

Point Guard: Keyonte George, Isaiah Collier, Elijah Harkless

Shooting Guard: Cody Williams, Brice Sensabaugh

Small Forward: Ace Bailey, Svi Mykhailiuk, John Konchar

Power Forward: Lauri Markkanen, Blake Hinson

Center: Kyle Filipowski, Kevin Love, Oscar Tshiebwe

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