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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). […]

The Utah Jazz have provided a timely update on the status of All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell. By the looks of things, however, it looks like the 24-year-old has already played in his final regular-season game. According to the official Twitter page of the Jazz, Mitchell isn’t expected to return from his ankle injury for at […]

The Utah Jazz notched their 47th win of the season over the San Antonio Spurs on Monday, retaking the No. 1 spot in the Western Conference back from the Phoenix Suns. The Jazz won the game sporting their Statement gold jerseys. Apparently, according to Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune, this particular uniform is […]

Utah Jazz all-star Donovan Mitchell is reportedly going to miss at least one more week as he continues to recover from a significant right lower ankle sprain injury. According to the Jazz medical staff, Mitchell is progressing in his rehab and will be reevaluated in a week once again.  The Jazz have missed Mitchell on […]

Despite not having Donovan Mitchell or Mike Conley in the lineup, the Utah Jazz still managed to trump the Sacramento Kings with a historic 154-105 victory. The Jazz’s 49-point win garnered a whole lot of reactions on Twitter, with plenty from Mitchell himself. In a series of tweets, Spida was basically the essential cheerleader for […]

The playoffs will come knocking soon with the NBA regular season about to end. In less than a month, the NBA’s top teams will run on a higher gear as they outlast and outduel their opponents to win the title this year. Likewise, NBA card fans are also on the edge of their seats trying […]

It’s no secret that Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry is currently Shaquille O’Neal’s favorite player in the NBA. However, by his own admission, Shaq himself revealed that he was actually a Steph hater early on. In a recent appearance on the All the Smoke podcast with Stephen Jackson and Matt Barnes, Shaq explained why he […]

Despite a mini-slump, the Utah Jazz remain the head honchos of the Western Conference. Even after two consecutive losses to the cellar-dwelling Minnesota Timberwolves, star center Rudy Gobert remains confident in his squad. Gobert has been in the NBA long enough to know that even the best teams fall to bottomfeeders twice in a row. […]

Utah Jazz fans will have to wait at least another week to see superstar Donovan Mitchell back on the hardwood. The 24-year-old star’s sprained ankle was re-evaluated ahead of the team’s match versus the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday. Mitchell’s bothersome ankle has reportedly shown progress but still needs more time for rehabilitation before he is […]

Donovan Mitchell’s injury came at a poor time for the Utah Jazz, as they’re attempting to clinch first place in the Western Conference. Only 1.5 games ahead of the Phoenix Suns, the Jazz are doing everything they can to maintain the top seed. Even so, one player who has really stepped up is Jordan Clarkson. […]

The injury bug has been on an absolute tear this NBA season, and it claimed another victim in Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young. After hearing the news of the incident, Utah Jazz scorer Donovan Mitchell offered up prayers for his fellow All-Star. Damn man praying for you bro @TheTraeYoung 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 — Donovan Mitchell (@spidadmitchell) April […]

The Utah Jazz sit atop the rankings of the Western Conference. With a 42-14 record, the Jazz has surprisingly been one of the best teams in the league. With a playoff berth nearly clinched already, it seems Utah is giving their star players a break for their upcoming matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers. According […]

Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell will not be out for long as his MRI on the right ankle sprain that he sustained on Friday night against the Indiana Pacers reportedly didn’t show any signs of structural damage. Due to the situation, he is expected to be ruled out for several games before he makes his […]

Aside from being one of the top defenders in the league today, Utah Jazz big man Rudy Gobert apparently also has a talent for predicting the future. As revealed by head coach Quin Snyder (albeit jokingly), the team usually relies on Gobert’s crystal ball to determine Mike Conley’s injury status. Gobert caught wind of his […]

Mike Conley is no stranger to injuries. This is exactly why he had some sound advice for Utah Jazz teammate Donovan Mitchell, who himself had to be helped off the court on Friday due to an ankle injury. After the Jazz escaped with a 119-111 win over the Indiana Pacers, Conley revealed what he told […]

Rudy Gobert has provided an update on the status of Utah Jazz teammate Donovan Mitchell following Friday’s injury scare. Mitchell was forced to exit the game early in the third period due to an ankle issue. According to Gobert, however, the athletic guard appeared to be in good spirits after his team pulled off a […]

Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell had to be helped off the court during Friday’s matchup against the Indiana Pacers. The 24-year-old suffered what appears to be a serious ankle injury which could place him on the sidelines for an extended period. Mitchell’s peers from around the NBA have since rallied behind the Jazz star as […]

Phoenix Suns star Chris Paul is the latest to send out a congratulatory message to his good buddy, Dwyane Wade, following reports of Wade now becoming a part-owner of the Utah Jazz franchise. Paul took to Twitter to share his reaction to this huge development, as he also heaped praise on the Jazz organization for […]

Days after Jamal Murray of the Denver Nuggets suffered a season-ending injury, Donovan Mitchell of the Utah Jazz has suffered an ankle injury. Mitchell did have to be helped off the court and taken to the locker room during his team’s game against the Indiana Pacers in Salt Lake City. Utah All-Star G Donovan Mitchell […]

Utah Jazz fans, you must all be fuming that your team’s 24-game home win streak was snapped last night (L, 121-125). Not only did your team, the best in the mighty Western Conference, lose and end that streak. To make matters worse, your team beefed it to the Washington Wizards. Well, if you’re feeling bad, […]

Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell continues to etch his name in franchise history by becoming the first Jazz player with three consecutive 35-point games since Karl Malone in 1993. The two are joined by Adrian Dantley and Pete Maravich as the only Jazz players to achieve the feat in team history, per ESPN Stats and […]

Donovan Mitchell and the rest of the Utah Jazz were getting outplayed by the Sacramento Kings in the first half of their showdown at Vivint Smart Home Arena on Saturday.  But true to form, the team with the best record in the league flipped the switch in the final 24 minutes and made quick work […]

Utah Jazz big man Rudy Gobert is one of the top shot-blockers in the league today. Apparently, De’Aaron Fox of the Sacramento Kings just does not care. Fox threw the hammer down on the two-time Defensive Player of the Year winner with an emphatic one-handed finish (h/t Rob Perez on Twitter): pic.twitter.com/J2esrK75MC — Rob Perez […]