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The coronavirus is affecting people from all walks of life, and not even NBA players are spared from the dangers of the pandemic. Unfortunately, Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert was the target of ire from some inconsiderate fans for being the cause of the season’s suspension. Eric Walden of The Salt Lake Tribune got in […]

Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert was the linchpin to the NBA getting its season suspended on March 11 after he tested positive for coronavirus. Later on, news came out that Gobert’s teammate Donovan Mitchell also contracted the virus. Recently, a report from Sam Amick and Tony Jones of The Athletic shed light on the relationship […]

San Antonio Spurs shooting guard Marco Belinelli says what Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert did before his positive coronavirus test was “terrible.” Gobert jokingly touched a bunch of reporters’ mics after a press conference. A few days later, Gobert had a fever of over 100 and wound up testing positive for COVID-19. Via Jeff Garcia […]

Some trouble may be brewing in the Utah Jazz’s locker room whenever the players are permitted to get back together. According to The Athletic, Donovan Mitchell is at odds with Rudy Gobert over Gobert’s carelessness throughout the situation with COVID-19, so much so that their relationship might be unsalvageable. Gobert was the first NBA player […]

Utah Jazz forward Joe Ingles took to Twitter Friday morning in an attempt to squash the rumor that his teammates, Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert, are upset with one another. As part of his replies to fans on Twitter, Ingles noted that he is not mad at Gobert for his actions: https://twitter.com/Joeingles7/status/1248623731355701250 https://twitter.com/Joeingles7/status/1248633775610683392?s=20 https://twitter.com/Joeingles7/status/1248630064238874626?s=20 Like […]

Rudy Gobert has not communicated with his teammates or any other members of the Utah Jazz since contracting the coronavirus. A recent report noted that Gobert hasn’t only refrained from speaking to fellow teammate Donovan Mitchell, but the franchise overall. Via ESPN’s Porter Larsen: “It’s a challenging. It’s a challenging issue because those guys are […]

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Chris Paul came through with a thoughtful gift for the Utah Jazz when they were on lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic. According to a report from The Athletic, Paul sent out a delivery of beer and wine to Jazz players roughly an hour after hearing that their game against […]

The Utah Jazz might have more problems on their hands besides the potential cancelation of the 2019-20 season. According to The Athletic, Donovan Mitchell has been “reluctant” to fix his relationship with teammate Rudy Gobert, one some have deemed not “salvageable.” Mitchell made clear during his video interview with “Good Morning America” on March 16 […]

Utah Jazz general manager Justin Zanik did a video interview with the Chicago Bulls on Monday for the franchise’s Executive VP of Basketball Operations opening, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Denver Nuggets general manager Arturas Karnisovas will interview with the Bulls next: Utah Jazz GM Justin Zanik did a video interview with the Chicago Bulls […]

The Chicago Bulls are looking to reconfigure their front office with an experienced executive. The Bulls have received permission to interview two of their targets in Denver Nuggets general manager Arturas Karnisovas and Utah Jazz GM Justin Zanik, according to K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago. The Bulls had also eyed two key cogs in […]

As a member of the Oklahoma City Thunder, Danilo Gallinari was in the stadium the moment the league found out that Rudy Gobert tested positive for the coronavirus and the NBA season was subsequently suspended. Since his home country of Italy was already in the midst of battling COVID-19, the Thunder forward was the one […]

Oklahoma City Thunder small forward Danilo Gallinari believes Utah Jazz All-Star center Rudy Gobert was unfairly criticized after his positive COVID-19 test. Gobert was the first player in the NBA to test positive for COVID-19. NBA Twitter was pretty ruthless toward the big man since he jokingly touched a bunch of reporters’ mics and then […]

Apart from his skills on the court, Utah Jazz superstar Donovan Mitchell is not lacking confidence in terms of his virtual prowess in NBA 2K20. The one-time All-Star, who is among the 16 athletes participating in the players-only 2K tournament, claimed that not a lot of people know how good he is with the sticks. […]

As part of cutbacks within approximately 80 companies within the Larry H. Miller Group, there are layoffs underway with the Utah Jazz, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Cutbacks are expected to be limited to non-basketball staff and some Jazz employees are taking compensation reductions: As part of cutbacks within approximately 80 companies within the Larry […]

Many NBA players have explored various activities to fill their day ever since the season suspension, one of which involves streaming themselves playing video games. Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell, in particular, played NBA 2K while on Twitch.tv, where he wore a throwback Carlos Boozer jersey. The most interesting thing about Donovan Mitchell’s current twitch […]

Utah Jazz star guard Donovan Mitchell was one of the first two NBA players who tested positive for the novel coronavirus. Though Mitchell himself didn’t show any symptoms during the long quarantine period, he remained in isolation to prevent the virus’ spread. Now that he’s cleared, Mitchell shared his experience. According to Mitchell, he hung […]

The NBA is full of superstars and All-Star-caliber players, but many guys play an unsung role for their respective teams. Perhaps not a household name nor one filling the stat line every day, these players do the work without much attention or praise attached to their name. Here are 15 NBA players from the Western […]

Utah Jazz All-Star center Rudy Gobert recently defeated the coronavirus. Instead of relaxing and celebrating his good bill of health, the reigning two-time Defensive Player of the Year got back to the grind: https://www.instagram.com/p/B-aiK2hFSI-/?utm_source=ig_embed This shouldn’t surprise anyone. Rudy Gobert is one of the hardest workers in the NBA. It’s why Jazz fans and players […]

The NBA 2K20 Tournament is bound to make waves during a relatively silent sports season. Some of the best real-life NBA players, including Kevin Durant, Andre Drummond, and Donovan Mitchell will participate in the video game tournament, according to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports. The league is still finalizing some of the details of this […]

Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert has been named the Pro Male Athlete of the Year by the Utah Sports Commission, per Ben Anderson of KSL Sports. Each year, the State of Sport Awards recognizes the best athletes from across the sports landscape in Utah. The Utah Sports Commission recognized Gobert for his excellence on the […]

The NBA is asking for players, coaches and team staffers who have recovered from the coronavirus to consider donating plasma as part of the “NBA Together” partnership with the National COVID-19 Convalescent Plasma Project: Sources: The NBA’s “NBA Together” program is supporting National COVID-19 Convalescent Plasma Project of top specialists on plasma as potential treatment […]

Utah Jazz star shooting guard Donovan Mitchell has a pretty simple message to people amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Mitchell, who has been cleared from the coronavirus after testing positive for it, wants the public to be selfless and stay inside: "Be selfless. Think of others. If you can stay home, don't go in to work." […]

Utah Jazz All-Star shooting guard Donovan Mitchell has been cleared from the coronavirus, as has teammate Rudy Gobert. However, the Jazz high-flyer still has a serious message for the public as the rest of the world continues to fight this infectious disease: On a more serious note… let’s continue to practice social distancing and remember… […]

Utah Jazz All-Star shooting guard Donovan Mitchell is a happy guy after getting cleared from the coronavirus. 🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/3JkZXqGr8U — Donovan Mitchell (@spidadmitchell) March 27, 2020 Both Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert have been cleared from the virus. Jazz nation and NBA fans across the world were thrilled when the news came down. Before the […]

All Utah Jazz players and personnel, including Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell, have been cleared from the coronavirus by the Utah Department of Health, according to the team. The DOH has determined that no Jazz player or staffer poses a risk of infection to others. All Utah Jazz players and personnel — including Rudy Gobert […]

Rudy Gobert was dragged through the mud after becoming the first player to test positive for the novel coronavirus. Two days prior, the Utah Jazz center and two-time reigning Defensive Player of the Year had touched the mics on the podium to make light of the ensuing pandemic — the type of irony that even […]

Though the 2019-20 season is currently suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic, several teams around the NBA landscape are said to have interest in New York Knicks shooting guard Damyean Dotson, including the Warriors, Bucks and Jazz. Dotson is in an uncertain position with the Knicks, who have brought in two separate administrations since drafting […]

Utah Jazz small forward Joe Ingles is a father first, then a basketball player. So, it shouldn’t surprise anyone to hear that the Jazz’s sharpshooter is ready to leave the NBA for good if it means it will protect his autistic son from COVID-19: “If you had to tell me that you could never play […]

Utah Jazz swingman Joe Ingles is confident things will be fine between Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell moving forward. Mitchell is reportedly upset at Gobert for how the All-Star big man acted prior to his positive coronavirus test. Players on the Jazz have privately said Gobert had been careless in the locker room, touching other […]

Utah Jazz forward Joe Ingles says his coronavirus test experience was “horrible.” Ingles and the rest of his Jazz teammates had to take the coronavirus test in OKC after Utah center Rudy Gobert tested positive for the virus: “It’s horrible,” Ingles said of the test, via Sam Amick of The Athletic. “It’s 10 seconds…with a […]

Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell has had a few uncertain weeks after contracting the novel coronavirus. Yet those who fear his rough patch with Rudy Gobert could result in him leaving town can breathe easy. According to Tony Jones of The Athletic, it’s likely Mitchell will wind up signing a five-year max extension of his […]

Utah Jazz teammates Donovan Mitchell and Joe Ingles engaged in a friendly Twitter back-and-forth on Monday. A fan mentioned several Jazz players in a message on Monday morning, expressing how much she misses them. Joe Ingles actually saw this note and decided to quote tweet it with emojis of agreement. Mitchell chimed in as well, […]

Evan Fournier stood up for French compatriot Rudy Gobert amid the stigma that has surrounded him since becoming the first NBA player to test positive for the novel coronavirus. The Orlando Magic guard even took a side dig at President Donald Trump, noting 45 is not helping matters with his inflammatory rhetoric: “It’s typically the […]

The Utah Jazz’s Rudy Gobert is currently living with coronavirus, and based upon his latest update, it doesn’t sound great. It was announced that Gobert tested positive for coronavirus on Wednesday March 11th, and he has quarantined himself since. Needless to say, the 27-year-old star is saying that he hasn’t been able to taste or […]

Executive Director of the National Basketball Players Association Michele Roberts hasn’t heard from players who are upset with Utah Jazz starting center Rudy Gobert. Gobert was the first NBA player to test positive for COVID-19. The big man jokingly touched a bunch of Jazz reporters’ mics and then had a fever over 100 degrees leading […]

NBA Throwback jerseys have almost become something of a collectible for fans. Whether showing off at a game or a music festival, most throwbacks tend to have a certain flair and uniqueness that distinguishes them from the more modest looks of today’s game, which feature advertisements from companies like Bumble on the crest. But what […]

Wednesday, March 11 was a date that will forever be etched in NBA history. The Utah Jazz road game against the Oklahoma City Thunder had just been postponed after Rudy Gobert became the first player to test positive for coronavirus. The New Orleans Pelicans and the Sacramento Kings were slated to tip-off next, only a […]

Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert reportedly had houseguests from high-risk areas and a fever over 100 degrees, which is why the Jazz and Oklahoma City Thunder decided it was smart to test the All-Star for COVID-19, per Ramona Shelburne of ESPN. The Utah and OKC game got canceled and the NBA suspended the season after […]

Utah Jazz head coach Quin Snyder sent a message to the fans eight days after the NBA 2019-20 season came to a stop after Adam Silver suspended it indefinitely. Jazz big man Rudy Gobert was the first NBA player to test positive for the coronavirus, prompting the league to take swift action to prevent the […]