Donovan Mitchell Articles - Page 27

Los Angeles Clippers superstar Paul George just got back from an injury after missing seven games. But he might need to check on that bothersome toe once more after Donovan Mitchell of the Utah Jazz put him on skates on Friday. In the second half of the Clips’ hosting of the Jazz at Staples Center, […]

While the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Utah Jazz on Friday, they learned a hard lesson: never, ever give space to Donovan Mitchell. Midway through the fourth quarter and the Clippers leading 94-90, Mitchell quickly cut the lead with a massive dunk. Leaving  his defender in the dust, Spida found a driving lane and took […]

TNT analyst Charles Barkley had some strong opinions on Thursday shortly after the starters for the 2021 NBA All-Star teams were announced. The Hall of Fame forward was not pleased with the Western Conference’s starting backcourt of Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry and Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks. If the Chuckster had his […]

Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell just made sure to let everyone know why his nickname is “Spida.” During the first half of their home game against the Miami Heat, Mitchell showcased his athletic gifts with a filthy one-handed spike. Watch the epic play by the Jazz star below: Spida SLAM! 🕷 pic.twitter.com/qXj9pII0kV — NBA TV […]

Milwaukee Bucks star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo had nothing but praise for the Utah Jazz after they lost to the Jazz, 129-115. According to Eric Woodyard of ESPN, Antetokounmpo appreciated how the Jazz was playing as a unit and that they are the “best team in the West”: “It just looks fun. Like when I watch […]

After getting swept by the Utah Jazz in their two-game season series, Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo has nothing but admiration for the Western Conference’s top-seeded team. On Friday, Giannis and Co. bowed down to the Jazz, 129-115, in a game that was never really close. Utah led by as much as 21 points, with […]

The Utah Jazz are the best team in the NBA right now. They lead the league with a 20-5 record, which matches its best start in franchise history, having won 16 of their last 17 games. One of the biggest reasons for the team’s success has been the play of guard Donovan Mitchell, who is […]

Someone call the police, Donovan Mitchell just dropped two grown men. Mitchell did it all for the Utah Jazz during their matchup against the Boston Celtics, including embarrass the other team’s stalwart defenders. Spida’s first victim was breakout star Jaylen Brown. The Jazz frontman used just the right amount of momentum to send Brown flying […]

Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell has been a strong advocate for the Black Lives Matter movement in the NBA. This is exactly why it comes to no surprise that the 24-year-old came out with a hot take on a Utah school’s controversial policy on Black History Month. According to reports, the Maria Montessori Academy has […]

Charlotte Hornets rookie LaMelo Ball had the best game of his young NBA career on Friday, with the 19-year-old coming out with an astounding 34-point career-high performance against the Utah Jazz. This left more than a few folks wide-eyed, which as it turns out, includes Jazz superstar Donovan Mitchell. After his team’s 138-121 victory, Mitchell […]

The Utah Jazz are in an excellent position to start the 2020-2021 NBA season with the first seed in the Western Conference. For Donovan Mitchell and company, holding the top spot in a highly competitive conference will certainly attract a huge target on their backs. The pressure crept up on them once again when they […]

The Utah Jazz are off to a scorching 17-5 start this season, good for first place in the Western Conference. Albeit they’ve been a playoff participant in each of the last four seasons, the 2020-21 NBA season has brought out the best version of the Jazz under head coach Quin Snyder. Utah’s prolific start is […]

Donovan Mitchell went from hero to zero for a fleeting moment in the first quarter of the Utah Jazz’s visit to the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday. In the opening quarter of the game, Mitchell got the ball back from a Derrick Favors steal and found himself all alone with acres of space. Unfortunately for the […]

Utah Jazz superstar Donovan Mitchell is one of the most electrifying dunkers in today’s game. However, The Spidah submitted a Shaqtin’ A Fool entry early in the first quarter of the Jazz’s road game against the Atlanta Hawks after flubbing what could have been the easiest two points of his career. Mitchell turned the ball […]

2017 was a big year for basketball fans. Kevin Durant just won his first ring with the Golden State Warriors while Russell Westbrook became the regular season MVP by averaging a triple-double per game. In the Eastern Conference, Giannis Antetokounmpo was awarded the Most Improved Player while his then-teammate, Malcolm Brogdon, was honored as top […]

The Phoenix Suns’ game against the Dallas Mavericks had one of the wildest finishes this season. The tightly contested match went down the wire, with Devin Booker banking the game-winner. Utah Jazz All-Star Donovan Mitchell was one of many who tuned in to the game, and while he is no stranger to cardiac finishes, even […]

Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell continues to be away from his team for the second-straight game after absorbing a concussion during their game against the Golden State Warriors on Monday night. He didn’t allow his absence to hinder him from going all out in showing support to his team after the Jazz snagged its 11th […]

Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell has been given the questionable tag for Friday’s contest against the Dallas Mavericks, as the 24-year-old continues to navigate the NBA’s concussion protocol. Mitchell is now in danger of missing his second straight game for Utah after being forced to sit out Wednesday’s first game against the Mavs. This comes […]

The Utah Jazz are the NBA’s hottest team, winning 10 straight games and jumping to the top of the standings with a 14-4 record. Donovan Mitchell is a big reason for the Jazz’s recent dominance, even though he didn’t play in their most recent win against the Dallas Mavericks after being placed in the league’s […]

Shaquille O’Neal has caught some flak over his not-so-friendly postgame interview with Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell. The Hall-of-Famer tried to dish out an intentional diss on national television, which probably went over better in his head than it did on camera. Donovan's response when Shaq tells him he doesn't have what it takes to […]

Much like how the stock for GameStop is growing at a rapid pace right now, the Utah Jazz seem to be improving at a rapid pace and are on a roll, winning their 10th consecutive game after defeating the Dallas Mavericks Wednesday night. Despite missing All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell due to a concussion, the Jazz […]

Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert put up a monster double-double of 29 points and 20 rebounds to lead his team to a victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday. However, in Donovan Mitchell’s eyes, Gobert’s efforts were not enough. Mitchell, who actually missed the game due to the concussion protocol, wanted more production from Gobert. […]

Hall of Fame center Shaquille O’Neal is not backing down from his criticism of Utah Jazz star guard Donovan Mitchell. O’Neal posted an Instagram collage with some of the best guards he shared the floor with over the course of his career, including Penny Hardaway, Kobe Bryant, Gary Payton, Steve Nash, and Dwyane Wade. Shaq […]

Utah Jazz shooting guard Donovan Mitchell was placed in concussion protocol following the team’s win the New York Knicks on Tuesday. It is unclear what the extent of Mitchell’s injury is, as well as when he sustained said injury. But the All-Star has been ruled out for Wednesday’s matchup with the Dallas Mavericks. Mitchell had […]

Shaquille O’Neal is no stranger to speaking his mind about what he thinks of current NBA players. Whether it’s James Harden’s departure from the Houston Rockets to Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell, the Hall of Fame center and current “Inside the NBA” analyst regularly voices his opinion about today’s players. His latest target was Mitchell, […]

“Inside the NBA” analyst Shaquille O’Neal made waves when he told Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell to his face during an interview on TNT that he has questions about the 24-year-old being able to take his game to the next level. The awkward interview ended with Mitchell responding with a short answer, “Aight.” Donovan's response […]

Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell was among those tuned in during the NFL titles games on Sunday. In particular, his eyes were locked on to the NFL Conference Championship game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Buffalo Bills. Mitchell was so impressed by the performance of Patrick Mahomes that he had to share it […]

Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell apparently hates peanut butter (or at least the combination of peanut butter and jelly), which didn’t really sit well with Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade. On Friday, Mitchell gave his hot take on the ever-favorite PB&J combo, noting that he’d rather have 100 percent jelly on his sandwich. Of course, […]

Shaquille O’Neal has never shied away from stating his opinion on national television, and Thursday night was another episode of Shaq’s honesty on full display, this time rubbing off the wrong way on Utah Jazz star guard Donovan Mitchell. Donovan's response when Shaq tells him he doesn't have what it takes to get to the […]

The world now knows how Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell likes his peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, as he pretty much likes to forget that peanut butter even exists. Replying to a tweet that asked how people like balancing each ingredient in their PB&J sandwiches, this is what Mitchell had to say on the matter: […]

As athletes who play a sport watched by millions around the world, NBA players are no strangers to criticism, whether they are made by strangers online or by fellow players. Some even welcome criticism at times as they look to improve and become better versions of themselves. However, for Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James […]

After Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell’s impressive 36-point performance in a 129-118 win over the New Orleans Pelicans, NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal decided to throw some blunt criticism at the 24 year old All-Star. While interviewing him on Inside the NBA, O’Neal told Mitchell straight to his face that he doesn’t have what it takes to […]

Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell went off for 36 points, seven rebounds and five assists in a 129-118 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday night. But after the game, Mitchell faced an awkward interview with Shaquille O’Neal and TNT’s “Inside the NBA” crew, with Shaq bringing up the Jazz guard’s inability to take […]

The Utah Jazz have been on a roll, winning seven straight games, including their 129-118 win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday. The Jazz have been able to keep in step with the Los Angeles Lakers and the Los Angeles Clippers near the top of the Western Conference, and guard Donovan Mitchell is a […]

Utah Jazz main man Donovan Mitchell sauced up New Orleans Pelicans defender Nickeil Alexander-Walker something proper in the first quarter on Thursday, and Atlanta Hawks star point guard Trae Young just had to react. 🕷 in his bag.. @famouslos32 somewhere goin crazy🤣 — Trae Young (@TheTraeYoung) January 22, 2021 Young was totally impressed as Mitchell […]

Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell just crushed Nickeil Alexander-Walker’s ankles on a series of filthy moves that ended with a sweet dish. Peep the clip below to see Mitchell’s array of dribbles on the New Orleans Pelicans guard. Mitchell already had Walker on the floor with his first move. But he unleashed another crossover just […]

Donovan Mitchell is usually the first option on offense for the Utah Jazz. But when it comes to playing Call of Duty with his teammates, The Spidah is actually last in the pecking order. That hilarious fact was revealed by the All-Star guard himself on Twitter, as he called out his teammates/gaming buddies for purposely reviving […]

Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell isn’t a fan of how his team performs early during games. The 24-year-old All-Star lamented their slow start on Tuesday after they were blown out by the Brooklyn Nets, 130-96. Mitchell was clearly not pleased with his team’s intensity to start the game (via Eric Walden of The Salt Lake […]

Utah Jazz star shooting guard Donovan Mitchell is not pleased with his early-season performances. The Jazz guard has been incredibly inefficient through the first four games, shooting just 34.1 percent from the field and below 30 percent from beyond the arc. Mitchell is not hiding from his brutal start. He explained as much after Friday […]