November 2, 2024
Jackson was diagnosed with a torn right Achilles tendon after undergoing an MRI following his early exit from Friday's 125-118 loss to the Pelicans,
Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
ANALYSISJackson left during the fourth quarter of Friday's game with what was initially diagnosed as a right calf injury, but further tests have revealed a much more severe injury.
Scott Agness of FieldhouseFiles.com relays that Jackson will undergo surgery Monday, and while a formal timeline for his return hasn't been established, the 22-year-old big man can safely be ruled out for the rest of the season. Jackson had moved into a larger role as the Pacers' top reserve center after
James Wiseman tore his Achilles in the season opener, but now Indiana will be without both for the remainder of the campaign. The Pacers may have to lean on
Obi Toppin to play as a undersized center when starter
Myles Turner is off the court.