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Magic Johnson is not exactly known for throwing out particularly spicy NBA takes on Twitter. Ahead of Tuesday’s Game 7 showdown between the Denver Nuggets and Utah Jazz, Johnson posted some on-brand analysis: “I’m so excited for Denver vs. Utah Game 7 & to see Jamal Murray vs. Donovan Mitchell! For Denver to win, Nikola […]

It’s not secret that Jamal Murray has been lighting it up recently, becoming just the fourth player ever to score 50 points twice in the same playoff series (Michael Jordan, Allen Iverson, Donovan Mitchell). Murray is averaging a staggering 47.3 points over the last three games, shooting 62.9% from the three-point line. Murray has been […]

The Utah Jazz and Denver Nuggets have given NBA fans loads of excitement in their first round playoff series, with highlights from Donovan Mitchell and Jamal Murray making rounds on all forms of media. Currently, the teams are tied at three games apiece, with a pivotal Game 7 matchup on the horizon. In this piece, […]

The Dallas Mavericks mounted a legitimate challenge in the first round against a heavily favored Los Angeles Clippers side. As a matter of fact, there were a couple of instances during the series that the Mavs had some of us convinced that they could actually pull off the upset. In the end, however, the Clippers […]

The Utah Jazz have been, for the most part, perennial playoff contenders throughout their history. While the Jazz haven’t won an NBA title since being established as a franchise in 1974, they’ve had a good amount of success thanks to some stellar work in the draft. Let’s take a look at the best Jazz draft […]

Denver Nuggets star Jamal Murray had quite an evening on Sunday, as he led his team to a crucial 119-107 win over the Utah Jazz in Game 6 of their first-round series matchup. The 23-year-old came up with another 50-piece meal against Utah, and in the process, broke a 67-year-old record by the great Bob […]

Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell usually has a cool and calm demeanor. However, not even the 23-year-old could keep it together on Sunday after a disappointing Game 6 loss to the Denver Nuggets in their first-round series matchup. Mitchell was captured on film throwing a bit of a fit as he and his team exited […]

It was an intense encounter between the Utah Jazz and the Denver Nuggets in Game 6 of their first-round playoffs encounter on Sunday. This turned out to be a back-and-forth contest, which was naturally not short of heated moments — one of which involving Jazz big man Rudy Gobert and a chair. Gobert was not […]

The Denver Nuggets will be getting a boost in the form of Gary Harris returning to the lineup for Game 6 against the Utah Jazz on Sunday, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Harris hasn’t played since the NBA restarted at the end of July due to a strained hip. However, Woj says the guard has […]

Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell is not afraid to speak out, even it means losing a few fans here and there. In the wake of the NBA players’ protest earlier this week that saw teams like the Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Lakers boycott their postseason games, Mitchell emphasized that he will continue to use […]

Utah Jazz shooting guard Donovan Mitchell is teaming up with Adidas to help Jacob Blake and his family. Mitchell and Adidas will donate $90,000 to a college scholarship fund for the children of Jacob Blake. https://www.instagram.com/p/CEcI39LgJ2V/?utm_source=ig_embed Adidas released the following statement on the matter in regard to the Jazz star’s move: “adidas stands in solidarity […]

Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell sent out a fiery reaction to a statement made by Real Salt Lake owner Dell Loy Hansen following the postponement of Wednesday night’s scheduled game at Rio Tinto Stadium. As part of an appearance on a local show called “Radio From Hell,” Hansen noted that he was “profoundly disappointed” in […]

In an unprecedented move, the Milwaukee Bucks decided to boycott Wednesday night’s NBA Playoffs matchup against the Orlando Magic to raise awareness for the shooting of Jacob Blake. Shortly after Milwaukee made this decision, Utah Jazz standout Donovan Mitchell got on the phone with Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James to talk about their next […]

Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert understands some fans are going to be upset with NBA players after teams slated to play Wednesday boycotted in the wake of the Jacob Blake shooting. In fact, he welcomes the dialogue. Gobert said Wednesday he hopes the player’s decision prompts some discomfort among people of power: “Is it going […]

There have been several notable storylines in early stages of the 2020 NBA Playoffs, but none have been more underrated than the historic efforts put forth by Jamal Murray and Donovan Mitchell in the Nuggets’ first-round series against the Jazz. Most hoops fans are aware of Mitchell’s rise to prominence. The former Louisville Cardinal continues […]

Utah Jazz young superstar Donovan Mitchell is arguably the best player in the 2020 NBA playoffs so far. The 23-year-old combo guard has already dropped two 50+ point games in the Jazz’s Western Conference first-round series against the 3rd-seeded Denver Nuggets. After his career-best 57-point explosion went for naught in Game 1, Spidamitchell racked in […]

Utah Jazz shooting guard Donovan Mitchell had a blunt reaction to the tragic Jacob Blake shooting. Mitchell said he’s frankly “tired of this s**t,” per Eric Walden of the Salt Lake City Tribune. Donovan Mitchell on the Jacob Blake situation: "When does it stop? When does it end? I'm not saying he doesn't deserve to […]

Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray took over Game 5 against the Utah Jazz and helped the Nuggets stave off elimination. The sharpshooter had 42 points and put Jazz guard Royce O’Neale in the torcher chamber in the fourth quarter. After scoring over O’Neale with 1:20 left in regulation, Murray yelled, “can’t guard me.” 🗣 […]

The Denver Nuggets are going to need some luck on Tuesday to stave off elimination against the Utah Jazz, and Nikola Jokic has some of it in the first quarter. To close out the first quarter, Jokic hit a running 3-pointer at the buzzer to cap off his perfect (literally) start to the game. Nikola […]

Denver Nuggets big man Nikola Jokic is viewed as one of the best centers in today’s NBA. Standing at seven feet and 250 pounds, he’s a solid rim protector, but he’s also a great shooter. Oh, and let’s not forget his knack for facilitating. These traits have been on display at times throughout Denver’s first […]

Jamal Murray thought he was fouled by Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert on a drive to the basket with 26 seconds left in regulation and the Denver Nuggets down four in Game 4 of their first-round NBA playoffs series. The refs, though, didn’t call the foul and the Jazz won the game 129-127. It won’t […]

Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell was indignant after watching the video of Kenosha police shooting Jacob Blake in the back. The young star is fresh off a couple of 50-point performances in his first-round series against the Denver Nuggets, now one win away from reaching the second round, yet Mitchell couldn’t help but leave everything […]

The Denver Nuggets suffered a tough loss on Sunday against the Utah Jazz in Game 4 of their first-round playoffs matchup. One of the most controversial moments of the evening came in a crucial juncture in the fourth period, during which Rudy Gobert seemed to have gotten away with a clear foul on Nuggets guard […]

Donovan Mitchell came out with another superb performance for the Utah Jazz on Sunday, lifting his side to a Game 4 victory against the Denver Nuggets, 129-127. The 23-year-old made NBA history with a game-high 51 points on Sunday and decided to send out a bit of a message to his haters after the game. […]

Donovan Mitchell was an unstoppable force yet again for the Utah Jazz on Sunday, as he led his team to a 129-127 win in Game 4 of their first-round matchup against the Denver Nuggets. The Jazz All-Star was so impressive that even the legendary Dwyane Wade has already come out to say that the Jazz […]

Utah Jazz rising star Donovan Mitchell notched history on Sunday, joining the ranks of NBA Hall of Famers Michael Jordan and Allen Iverson as the third NBA player to record a 50-point outing multiple times in a seven-game playoff series. For the second time in the Jazz’s Western Conference first-round match-up against the Denver Nuggets, […]

Utah Jazz swingman Joe Ingles is one of the quirkiest players in basketball, from his skill set to his Kobe Bryant shoe choice. Ingles has worn the Nike Kobe A.D. Mid for 162 consecutive games dating back to the start of last season, despite the fact Nike no longer manufactures the shoe. The 32-year-old Australian […]

One of the neat things about the NBA Disney bubble is that rival players can run into each other on the campus at any moment. Jaylen Brown and Donovan Mitchell have actually been seeing a lot of one another on the campus, and that trend continued on Saturday. Per Brown’s IG stories, both stars were […]

NBA Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal, who just happens to be the most dominant force in NBA history, certainly knows a good center when he sees one. The 4-time NBA champion dished some compliments for Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert after his spirited performance in Game 3 of his team’s first-round match-up against the Denver […]

Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic led the Denver Nuggets to a Game 1 win over the Utah Jazz to begin their best-of-seven first-round series. However, since the victory, the Mike Malone-led squad has gotten blown out in two consecutive contests and now trail the Salt Lake City team, 2-1. After getting pummeled by 37 points […]

Utah Jazz guard Mike Conley is expected to suit up for Game 3 of the team’s first-round series against the Denver Nuggets, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Conley missed the first two games after leaving the NBA bubble for the birth of his son. Conley returned on Tuesday, the night after his son Elijah was […]

The Utah Jazz have been rolling so far in the playoffs. They followed up a tough OT loss against the Denver Nuggets with a huge 124-105 blowout Wednesday night — which has left the Nuggets defense a tad bit frustrated. One thing that’s been working so well for the Jazz is the screen-and-roll game they […]

The Utah Jazz are listing point guard Mike Conley as probable to face the Denver Nuggets on Friday in Game 3 of their first-round series. Conley missed Games 1 and 2 due to the birth of his child. Mike Conley is listed as probable to play in Game 3 against the Nuggets tomorrow. — Ohm […]

Teams around the NBA landscape will be watching ping pong balls fall on Thursday night to see which organization lands the No. 1 overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft Lottery. For the franchises that finished with poor records this season, this is decision-making time. Some will be looking to keep the top pick, if […]

Utah Jazz star guard Donovan Mitchell can’t wait for veteran guard Mike Conley to return to action. In a video, Mitchell expressed his excitement. Conley is currently is still in quarantine after leaving the bubble for the birth of his son. Mitchell visited Conley while maintaining a safe distance. And their exchange is hilarious. Donovan […]

The Utah Jazz just snatched a huge win to even out their first round playoff series against the Denver Nuggets. After a 57-point effort in Game 1 just to lose in OT, Donovan Mitchell continued his fine play and dropped 30 points on Wednesday night. The All-Star was mic’d up in the game and was […]

The New York Knicks are reportedly enamored with Utah Jazz shooting guard Donovan Mitchell despite his questionable potential fit with RJ Barrett, per Adam Zagoria of Forbes. The Knicks just hired Johnnie Bryant, who was very close with Mitchell as the Jazz’s head of player development. “They want him badly but may be a possible […]

The Denver Nuggets defeated the Utah Jazz 135-125 in overtime on Monday in a Game 1 thriller. Donovan Mitchell exploded for 57 points—the third-highest scoring total in a playoff game in NBA history—with nine rebounds and a team-best seven assists in the loss. The third-seeded Nuggets were led by Jamal Murray (36 points, 10 coming […]

Utah Jazz point guard Mike Conley has returned to the NBA bubble and there’s optimism he could clear quarantine and be ready for Game 3 of the team’s series against the Denver Nuggets, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The point guard missed Monday’s high-octane Game 1 after leaving Orlando due to the birth of his […]