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Washington Wizards rookie Rui Hachimura had himself a “welcome to the NBA” moment courtesy of Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell on Friday night. The impressive 22-year-old saw firsthand how explosive Mitchell can be around the rim, as he was served a nasty facial during the Wizards’ road game versus the Jazz at the Vivint Smart […]

San Antonio Spurs point guard Dejounte Murray hit Utah Jazz All-Star shooting guard Donovan Mitchell with a filthy behind-the-back crossover on Friday in Utah. Murray finished the crossover right as well, as the Spurs guard was able to hit a jumper over Jazz center and reigning two-time Defensive Player of the Year Rudy Gobert: DEJOUNTE. […]

Ahead of the San Antonio Spurs’ game against the Utah Jazz on Friday, Gregg Popovich shared what stood out to him the most about Donovan Mitchell during their Team USA stint over the past summer. Pop expressed his admiration for Mitchell’s work ethoc, saying he worked “really hard on making decisions.” He also noted how […]

Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell has had it with the detractors and naysayers framing teammate Rudy Gobert as unworthy of All-Star mention. Gobert was visibly upset and in tears last season when he found out he didn’t make the cut, now largely painted as a defensive force as a two-time Defensive Player of the Year […]

The Utah Jazz have quietly become one of the more exciting NBA teams in the league. Adding to their pick-and-roll arsenal, the team embraced the 3-point line which led to a fourth-best 36-18 record in the Western Conference. Utah’s  success has also allowed for their stars Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert to become NBA All-Stars. […]

Head coaches around the league rewarded Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert a well-deserved spot as a reserve in this year’s NBA All-Star game. Gobert’s game isn’t predicated on flashy offensive highlights, which is what fans look for in the All-Star weekend’s main event. However, Gobert’s teammate Donovan Mitchell doesn’t think the two-time Defensive Player of […]

Charlotte Hornets second-year swingman Miles Bridges stole the show on Friday night, as he took MVP honors in the highly-entertaining Rising Stars Challenge. Interestingly, the 21-year-old sent out a timely tweet during halftime which ended up as a precursor to what he was about to do in the second half. Bridges came out guns blazing […]

Near the end of Friday’s showdown against the Utah Jazz, Portland Trail Blazers All-Star guard Damian Lillard was enraged after the referees didn’t call a goaltend on Utah’s center Rudy Gobert that may have cost Portland the game. Lillard proceeded to take his frustrations out on Twitter by calling out the referees after the game. […]

After Friday night’s questionable call led to a Utah Jazz win over the Portland Trailblazers, Jazz shooting guard Donovan Mitchell had a few things to say about the Trail Blazers — specifically second-year shooting guard Gary Trent Jr. “I don’t see why a guy like Gary Trent should come in and think he can just […]

The heat between the Utah Jazz and the Portland Trail Blazers carried on off the court following what was a testy matchup between two these two Western Conference contenders. The tightly-contested matchup ended in controversy, with the game officials missing a goal tending call that would have tied the contest in the dying seconds of […]

Emotions ran high during the Portland Trail Blazers versus the Utah Jazz match-up at the Vivint Smart Home Arena on Friday. The two Western Conference rivals figured in a chippy encounter throughout the first 24 minutes of the game. The testy encounter reached its boiling point at the end of the second period, as Jazz […]

It’s never a great feeling to get picked last at anything. That is why Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell let out a huge sigh of relief on Thursday after he avoided becoming the last player selected in the 2020 NBA All-Star Draft. This year’s team captains Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks and LeBron James […]

Utah Jazz shooting guard Donovan Mitchell is going to the All-Star game for the first time. Mitchell was named a All-Star reserve on Thursday. To make matters even more special, Mitchell received a letter from his mom: Donovan Mitchell's mom wrote a letter congratulating him on making the All-Star team. Spida called her and read […]

Utah Jazz shooting guard Donovan Mitchell admits he would be honored if he’s voted in as a reserve for the All-Star game this season. The coaches vote for the reserves. TNT will announce the reserves on Thursday and Mitchell is hoping his name is called, but understands that he has bigger fish to fry in […]

Rudy Gobert made a number of key plays down the stretch to help the Utah Jazz secure a 112-107 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday night. Following the game, Donovan Mitchell gave huge praise to his teammate and even vouched for the Frenchman to make his first All-Star team this season, via Eric Walden […]

Utah Jazz star guard Donovan Mitchell shared a story on Instagram on Tuesday afternoon about a shooting at a local gym in The Bronx, New York. The 23-year-old, having a career year with the Jazz in his third season, grew up in New York and Connecticut before attending high school in New Hampshire and playing […]

Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell was happy to learn that his friend and teammate, Royce O’Neale, was awarded with a four-year, $36 million contract extension over the weekend. While speaking to members of the media at Monday morning’s shootaround, Mitchell noted that O’Neale is deserving of his extension from the Jazz: “It’s great to see […]

Utah Jazz guard Mike Conley returned from a 14-game absence on Saturday night in their 123-101 win over the Sacramento Kings. Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert expressed their happiness on having their veteran point guard back, who has been out the past month with a hamstring injury. Both also echoed the same sentiments of how […]

Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell is really feeling it against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Arena on Thursday, as he nailed a ridiculous bank shot to beat the halftime buzzer. With 2.3 ticks left before the end of the first half, Utah’s Joe Ingles barreled his way to the teeth of the […]

Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell sent E’Tawun Moore of the New Orleans Pelicans flying with a vicious crossover. Peep the clip below to see Mitchell stop on a dime, unleash a crossover, and rise up for the open jumper. Moore was nowhere to be found after Mitchell successfully shook him off. Spida shook him 🕷 […]

The Utah Jazz have turned malady into opportunity, racing to a league-best 10 straight wins after Tuesday’s win over the Brooklyn Nets. Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell, two of the staples of this win streak, admit they wouldn’t like to mess with a team grooving like this. “I wouldn’t like to guard ourselves,” said Gobert, […]

Utah Jazz shooting guard Donovan Mitchell will play on Tuesday against the Brooklyn Nets after missing the previous game due to an illness. The Jazz were able to defeat the Washington Wizards without Mitchell. Utah won by a final score of 127-116. Donovan Mitchell is available to play tonight — Sarah Todd (@NBASarah) January 14, 2020 The […]

Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell plans to auction off his customized Adidas signature sneakers, with the proceeds going toward relief efforts for the Puerto Rico earthquake and Australia’s bushfires. Mitchell worked out a way to honor both countries along with the designers of his Adidas D.O.N. sneakers. The newly designed pair of sneakers features the […]

Utah Jazz shooting guard Donovan Mitchell is listed as probable for Tuesday’s showdown against the Brooklyn Nets after missing Sunday’s game due to an illness. The Jazz were able to defeat the Washington Wizards without Mitchell. Utah won by a final score of 127-116. Donovan Mitchell is listed as probable for tomorrow’s game against Brooklyn […]

Regardless of the circumstances that led to his departure from Oklahoma City, Russell Westbrook still received a fitting video tribute inside the Chesapeake Energy Arena upon his much-anticipated homecoming on Thursday. The clip starts off showing Russ’ early days with OKC right before the franchise relocated. It also showed his greatest triumphs with the organization. […]

Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert again played like an All-Star in a narrow 102-98 win over the Chicago Bulls, but his strong performance so far this season has yet to manifest in the eyes of the fans, who left him out of the top 10 in the first return of the voting for this year’s […]

Despite earning back-to-back Defensive Player of the Year awards, Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert is still keeping his eye on one award that has eluded him throughout his career — being recognized as an NBA All-Star. Jazz teammate Donovan Mitchell has yet to be recognized as one but felt for his teammate, noting Gobert “turned […]

Portland Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony returns to Madison Square Garden on Wednesday night to face the New York Knicks. Anthony’s impact in New York has been long felt, and with those around the league watching, Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell took to Twitter to attempt to keep the peace with Knicks fans. Melo back […]

The Utah Jazz made a splash with the acquisition of former Cleveland Cavaliers shooting guard Jordan Clarkson. It appears he has wasted no time in making a solid impression on shooting guard Donovan Mitchell. Jordan Clarkson played an integral role in helping the Jazz secure a winning streak with their dominant 104-81 victory over the […]

LOS ANGELES – Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell put on another show at Staples Center on Saturday evening, this time against Kawhi Leonard and the L.A. Clippers. Mitchell finished with 30 points, seven rebounds, and nine assists on 13-of-23 shooting from the field and 4-of-9 from beyond the arc. The 30 point night comes after […]

Utah Jazz shooting guard Donovan Mitchell had high praise for the effort that his teammate, Rudy Gobert, put forth in Thursday night’s 121-115 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers. Mitchell led the Jazz to victory, scoring 28 of his 35 points in the second half alone. However, were it not for the hustling efforts of […]

Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell unleashed a spate of moves to shake off  CJ McCollum of the Portland Trail Blazers. Peep the clip below to see how Mitchell got away from McCollum. After a smooth behind-the-back dribble, Mitchell stepped back for the perimeter jump shot. The result? Nothing but net. That's smooth by Donovan Mitchell. […]

Jordan Clarkson is set to make his debut with the Utah Jazz against the Portland Trail Blazers after passing his physical, according to Sarah Todd of the Deseret News, but Donovan Mitchell already has plenty of compliments for the incoming spark plug. Mitchell conceded Clarkson is capable of scoring at three different levels, bound to […]

Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell knew he was exploited by rookie Tyler Herro down the stretch and owned up to it following a 107-104 loss to the Miami Heat on Monday. Mitchell used some colorful language to describe what happened: “He kicked my ass,” said Mitchell, according to Tim Reynolds of The Associated Press. “He […]

The Utah Jazz released veteran forward Jeff Green on Monday, and franchise star Donovan Mitchell praised his former teammate with a short tribute video: Great player better dude! Always love Jeff! Grew up watching you (and hating you haha) on the Celtics and to be able to play with you is truly special ! Thank […]

Superstars Kyrie Irving and Steph Curry are regarded as two of the trickiest ball handlers in the league today, and Atlanta Hawks sophomore guard Trae Young might just also be in that category. The 21-year-old University of Oklahoma product razzled and dazzled Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell with his slick handles on Thursday night in […]

Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell made the extra fancy pass to a trailing Rudy Gobert, who finished it with a double-handed spike. Peep the clip below as Mitchell showcased both his athleticism and vision. Joe Ingles tossed up a lob but Mitchell saw a better opportunity and tipped it to a trailing Gobert who promptly […]

Donovan Mitchell of the Utah Jazz is known for his hops after taking home a win in the Dunk Contest in his rookie season two years ago. Beyond that, Mitchell has also uncorked some stunning slams in games as well, including on Tuesday night against the Orlando Magic, in which he caught All-Star Nikola Vucevic […]

The Utah Jazz will welcome back point guard Mike Conley to the mix for Tuesday’s game versus the Orlando Magic, or at least so says teammate Donovan Mitchell. Mitchell presumably confirmed Conley’s status as active prior to tip-off. https://www.instagram.com/p/B6L7oRsgkyu/?igshid=fe9zo9b8s72l Conley has missed each of Utah’s past five games due to a hamstring strain, forcing Mitchell […]