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Game 1 between the Los Angeles Clippers and Utah Jazz took place on Tuesday night, where the Jazz eventually won a close one in the final seconds of the game. Both teams played their hearts out as the final stat lines were incredibly similar. This should be a fantastic series, as the Clippers and the […]

Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell was mic’d up during TNT’s broadcast of Game 1 against the Los Angeles Clippers, and he was caught delivering a pretty savage Clippers diss while speaking to his teammates on the bench as the teams prepared for the fourth quarter. The Jazz struggled in the first half and even missed […]

The Utah Jazz won Game 1 thanks in large part to Rudy Gobert. The Los Angeles Clippers were a three-point shot away from tying things up, before Gobert flexed his Defensive Player of the Year chops. Check out the Jazz center denying the Clippers extra time: RUDY GOBERT BLOCKS MORRIS FTW 🤯 pic.twitter.com/u5XhUIVFn3 — Bleacher […]

Rudy Gobert is the man of the hour for the Utah Jazz. Despite Donovan Mitchell’s insane 45-point showing, the Los Angeles Clippers stormed right back to be within a three-pointer away from overtime. But the Jazz center wasn’t in the mood for some extra basketball: RUDY GOBERT BLOCKS MORRIS FTW 🤯 pic.twitter.com/u5XhUIVFn3 — Bleacher Report […]

Dwyane Wade, investor in the Utah Jazz franchise, snuck in some advice for his star player Donovan Mitchell in the middle of Game 1 against the Los Angeles Clippers. Check out the brief moment that Wade shared with the Jazz guard here: Dwyane Wade giving Donovan Mitchell advice during Jazz-Clippers 👀pic.twitter.com/FIziXUeqmU — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) June […]

Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell is in awe of Kawhi Leonard, and it’s not only because of the Los Angeles Clippers star’s two-way ability. Ahead of the Jazz-Clippers Game 1 on Tuesday, Mitchell spoke about Leonard and how he has proven time and time again that he is a winner. “The thing I respect about […]

Luka Doncic is arguably the best rising star in today’s NBA and is in line for a historic contract this offseason. In his young career, he has already racked up a good amount of triple-doubles, made two time All-Star appearances, and took the Mavericks to two straight postseason appearances. In every game, Luka is proving […]

The Utah Jazz are gearing up for a second-round matchup with the Los Angeles Clippers and could be without veteran point guard Mike Conley. As for Jazz All-Star Donovan Mitchell, his health is progressing at the perfect time as the Jazz aim to keep pace with their NBA-best record. Donovan Mitchell, on the health of […]

Memphis Grizzlies star guard Ja Morant is as competitive as they come. He treats games as if his entire house will be burned down if he losses. So one would think Morant would feel iffy about his dad chatting up Utah Jazz main man Donovan Mitchell. He didn’t. In fact, Morant was extra proud of […]

Donovan Mitchell and the Utah Jazz finished off Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies in five games on Wednesday night. Afterward, Morant’s dad, Tee, expressed to Mitchell his respect for the Jazz organization because of how they handled racist hecklers earlier in the series. Via ESPN’s Tim MacMahon: “Hey yo, I’m going for y’all right […]

After stealing Game 1 away, the Memphis Grizzlies have lost three straight games to the Utah Jazz. They have an opportunity to close out the series on Wednesday night and eliminate Memphis from the playoffs. The Grizzlies won’t go down without a fight though, as their young roster is poised and hungry. The Jazz have […]

The Utah Jazz have found a young, franchise cornerstone in Donovan Mitchell. He earned his first career All-Star appearance this season, and he is already flying up Jazz record books as Utah has earned the top seed in the Western Conference and the best overall record in the NBA. Now, Mitchell is one step closer […]

When you think of the best postseason scorers in the NBA today, who comes to mind? Obviously, there are the bona fide superstars like LeBron James, Stephen Curry, and Kevin Durant. But you might be surprised to see just how high Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell is on that list. The Jazz guard is averaging […]

The Utah Jazz may have taken a 3-1 lead against the Memphis Grizzlies in their first round playoffs series, but Donovan Mitchell doesn’t want the team to be complacent. After all, they should know very well that no lead is safe in the NBA, especially in the postseason. After the Jazz took Game 4 on […]

Utah Jazz superstar Donovan Mitchell has shifted to higher gears in the 2021 Playoffs. After another explosive Game 4 performance to help the Jazz grab a commanding 3-1 lead over the Memphis Grizzlies, the two-time All-Star has now climbed up the rankings as one of the top active players in the league with the highest […]

Donovan Mitchell hasn’t been shy about blasting Utah Jazz fans for their involvement in the verbal and racial abuse of Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant’s family in Game 2. Mitchell has taken his criticism a step further by acknowledging the fact that Jazz fans have indeed gained a bad reputation for their inappropriate behavior during […]

Utah Jazz superstar Donovan Mitchell has spoken out about the incident involving a handful of Jazz fans and the family of Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant during Wednesday’s Game 2 matchup. Mitchell may be a fierce competitor on the court, but he knows where to draw the line. Mitchell caught wind of the type of […]

Game 2 between the Utah Jazz and Memphis Grizzlies went about as expected with Donovan Mitchell coming back into the lineup. The Jazz played much more fluently and kept the lead throughout the entire game. However, the Grizzlies now have a taste for how Utah plays with its star guard. With a few adjustments, Memphis […]

Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell finally returned to the lineup after missing the final 16 regular-season games and then a Game 1 loss against the Memphis Grizzlies due to an ankle injury. Mitchell played well in his return in Game 2, going for 25 points in 26 minutes in a 141-129 win. Mitchell’s triumphant return […]

Donovan Mitchell and the Utah Jazz bounced back mightily in Game 2 of their playoff series against the Memphis Grizzlies, even making franchise history in the process. With Mitchell missing Game 1 after the team’s medical staff ruled him not to be 100 percent from his ankle injury, the top-seeded Jazz lost to the Grizzlies […]

Donovan Mitchell’s absence from Game 1 wasn’t just noticeable, it was controversial. But with the Utah Jazz star putting all that to bed in Game 2 against the Memphis Grizzlies, he’s back to making defenders look silly on the basketball court. Catch the Jazz frontman talk some trash at Grizzlies wing Dillon Brooks: "I'm on […]

Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell will make his return to the court on Wednesday for Game 2 against the Memphis Grizzlies. This will come after plenty of drama involving his return, which saw him upset that he was ruled out by the Jazz for Sunday’s Game 1 loss. According to The Athletic’s Sam Amick and […]

The Utah Jazz were without their star Donovan Mitchell in Game 1 vs the Memphis Grizzlies as he continued to rehab his ankle injury. However, it appears the decision wasn’t up to Mitchell. On Monday, Mitchell expressed his frustration after being held out as the Grizzlies went out to upset the Jazz in Game 1. […]

The Utah Jazz announced Monday star guard Donovan Mitchell will be available for Game 2 against the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night, marking his first game since April 16 due to an ankle injury. This comes after a drama-filled Sunday that saw Mitchell surprisingly miss a 112-109 Game 1 loss to the Grizzlies with the ankle […]

Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell hasn’t played since April 16th after suffering an ankle injury. Surprisingly, it’s kept him out longer than expected. He was expected to play on Sunday, but the Jazz ultimately left him sidelined, even though Mitchell was ready to roll. That decision left the former Louisville standout furious at the organization, […]

Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell was all ready to play in Sunday’s Game 1 against the Memphis Grizzlies. He declared Thursday he was preparing to return from his ankle injury after going through practice. His name soon disappeared from the injury report. He said Sunday morning he was “ready to go.” Then, all of a […]

The Utah Jazz sputtered in Game 1 against the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday night without star guard Donovan Mitchell. Playing without him was not new for Utah, as the All-Star has missed an extended chunk of time that leaked over from the regular season into Game 1 for the Jazz. As a result, Ja Morant […]

The absence of Donovan Mitchell in Game 1 of the Utah Jazz-Memphis Grizzlies playoffs clash came as a huge shock to everyone. In fact, even Rudy Gobert was caught off guard by the decision. After the Jazz lost a narrow 112-109 game to the Grizzlies on Sunday, Gobert opened up about the team’s decision to […]

The Utah Jazz ended the regular season with the top record in the NBA and headed into the playoffs with a ton of momentum and hype. With Game 1 set to take place, they were hit with tough news regarding their star player. Donovan Mitchell was ruled out of Game 1 vs the Memphis Grizzlies […]

The Utah Jazz will not have Donovan Mitchell on the floor for Game 1 of their first-round NBA playoff series against the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday night. Utah Jazz All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell isn’t expected to play vs. Memphis in Game 1 tonight, sources tell ESPN. Mitchell has been working toward his return from a […]

After defeating the Golden State Warriors in the play-in game, the Memphis Grizzlies take on the Utah Jazz in the first round of the 2021 NBA Playoffs. The Grizzlies earned themselves the eighth seed, while the Jazz are the top seed in the West. Utah finished the regular season with the best record in the […]

Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell is planning to play in Game 1 of the first round on Sunday. Mitchell will play “barring any setbacks” after missing just over a month with an ankle injury, according to Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune. Mitchell suffered the injury back on April 16 against the Indiana Pacers. […]

The Utah Jazz are set to embark on their playoff journey as the top seed in the Western Conference. More than that, they also finished the regular season with the best record in the NBA at 52-20. After a promise from owner Ryan Smith earlier in the season that the franchise would give a scholarship […]

Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert is known for many things on the basketball court. Showing off his fancy handles isn’t one of them. The Frenchman tried to get tricky with it in the backcourt, pulling off a fancy behind-the-back dribble. The Jazz star clearly just wanted to test out his skills since there was no […]

As the regular season nears its conclusion, the Utah Jazz look poised to take the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference. A big reason for that this year is due to the play of star Donovan Mitchell. When on the court, Mitchell has been sensational as he’s dazzled all season long for the Jazz. […]

Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell wasn’t having it. With him still sidelined due to a sprained ankle, it seems he has loads of extra free time to scroll through social media. And one post particularly piqued Mitchell’s interest. Veteran ESPN writer Kevin Pelton bared his choices for the All-Defensive Teams this season. At first glance, […]

Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell will be out for the team’s last three games of the regular season as he continues to recover from an ankle injury. The Jazz re-evaluated Mitchell’s ankle sprain that he suffered last April, and while they confirmed he is recovering well, it will still rule him out for their final […]

Utah Jazz reserve Jordan Clarkson came up huge once again on Monday night against the Golden State Warriors. The Filipino-American lit it up and dropped 41 points in a losing effort that leaves Donovan Mitchell no choice but to hand him this season’s Sixth man of the Year Award. Mitchell, who’s been out injured for […]

It’s probably a safe statement to make that Donovan Mitchell is the best perimeter scorer in the history of the Utah Jazz. Pete Maravich didn’t have a 3-point line, and while Karl Malone probably put up better raw numbers, he wasn’t as well-rounded as Mitchell is now (understandable as a power forward in the 90’s). […]