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The New Orleans Pelicans managed to upset the Utah Jazz on Monday, 129-124. After the game, Donovan Mitchell claimed that Utah had a well-thought-out game plan against the Pelicans but just failed to execute. Per Eric Walden of The Salt Lake Tribune, Mitchell pointed out that the plan was to contain the Pelicans from scoring […]

Jordan Clarkson is confused on why his Utah Jazz teammates aren’t getting enough respect. Clarkson and the red-hot Jazz have been the biggest surprise of the 2020-21 NBA season as they continue to dominate with a league-best 27-7 record. Amid their meteoric rise to the top of the league in the first half of the […]

Donovan Mitchell has become one of the players in the NBA that Shaquille O’Neal has heavily criticized, leading fans to defend the talented guard for the Utah Jazz. After leading the Jazz to a victory over the Orlando Magic on Saturday, Joe Ingles poked fun at Mitchell by doing his best Shaq impression, via Eric […]

Utah Jazz superstar Donovan Mitchell refused to dwell on his team’s disappointing 124-116 defeat to the surging Miami Heat at AmericanAirlines Arena on Friday. Instead of sulking about it, Spida offered a short yet straight-to-the-point response about the whole thing. Bounce back! — Donovan Mitchell (@spidadmitchell) February 27, 2021 Mitchell is the rare type of […]

The Utah Jazz have established themselves as the best team in the NBA, as they are sitting on top of the Western Conference with a 26-6 record. With their 114-89 win against the Los Angeles Lakers, they now have won their last 9 out of 10 games. However, some rival NBA executives are not too […]

The Utah Jazz have taken the league by storm and currently have an impressive 26-6 record in a stacked Western Conference. Leading the way is none other than Donovan Mitchell, who is averaging 24.1 points, 5.3 assists, and 4.6 rebounds per game. His supporting cast around him is what’s helped this team succeed. Rudy Gobert […]

Donovan Mitchell credited the Utah Jazz’s killer instinct in their 114-89 demolition of LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers at Vivint Arena on Wednesday. While most young teams would be complacent and overconfident when enjoying a big lead over the defending champions, Spida is proud that his team never let their guard down until […]

The Utah Jazz are clearly the most lethal 3-point shooting team in the NBA right now, and may actually go down as one of the best in league history. After making it rain against defending champions Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday, the Quin Snyder-mentored team established a new milestone by being the first team to […]

Donovan Mitchell had both LeBron James and Alex Caruso reaching as the Utah Jazz All-Star buried a trey to beat the shot clock. Mitchell’s three came in the third quarter, further highlighting the Jazz’s dominant showing against the Los Angeles Lakers at home. Look how Spida made this one look easy (via NBA on ESPN): […]

As always, there was a predictably massive outcry once the NBA released the full list of the All-Star teams. More than a few folks out there believe that one of the biggest snubs out West comes in the form of Utah Jazz veteran Mike Conley, who himself has been playing in one of, if not […]

Utah Jazz star combo guard Donovan Mitchell will participate in the 3-Point Contest, but he wishes he could bring a teammate along with him. Mitchell said Wednesday he has been trying to convince Joe Ingles to participate, but joked Ingles will be too busy playing the dad role: “I just found out today. … I’ve […]

Who would’ve thought that the Utah Jazz will stand alone atop NBA at this point in time? Most fans expected either the Los Angeles Lakers or the Milwaukee Bucks to dominate the league and establish themselves as its best team throughout the regular season. Turns out, the squad from Salt Lake City has something to […]

On Tuesday night, Luka Doncic hit the game-winner against the Boston Celtics in a thriller on TNT. The Dallas Mavericks’ 21-year-old phenom has been going off this year, averaging 28.9 points, 9.2 assists, and 8.6 rebounds per game. He’s one of the best player’s in the league and certainly caught the attention of fellow rising […]

Donovan Mitchell and the league-leading Utah Jazz were threatened by the underdog Charlotte Hornets on Monday night. However, they managed to overcome their resilient opponents as they pulled away in the second half of the game to tighten their grip on the top spot of the Western Conference with a 25-6 record. After the game, […]

The 2021 NBA All-Star starters, comprised of two guards and three frontcourt players per conference, are set. Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James and Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant were named the captains. Joining James among Western Conference frontcourt players are Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic and Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard. Stephen Curry […]

The Los Angeles Clippers doused some cold water on the blazing Utah Jazz on Friday night, ending their nine-game winning streak with a 116-112 victory. Despite the Jazz suffering just their second defeat in the last 22 games, Donovan Mitchell still took some positives in what he called “a bump in the road.” Via Eric […]

Utah Jazz guard Mike Conley has been one of the league’s most underrated and underappreciated players for several seasons now. He’s been a borderline All-Star during his years with the Memphis Grizzlies. But for some reason, the 33-year-old playmaker has been left out of the festivities every time and has yet to have an All-Star […]

Donovan Mitchell had a hard time in the Utah Jazz’s 116-112 loss against the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday, and it’s all because of Patrick Beverley. While one would quickly think of Kawhi Leonard and Paul George as the biggest problem for Mitchell, it was actually the 6-foot-1 guard that stuck quite well in the […]

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 […]