Donovan Mitchell on dynamic with Rudy Gobert: 'We wanted to both win, but we wanted to do it two different ways'
What’s the reality of your relationship with Rudy and where is it now? Donovan Mitchell: Honestly, basketball just didn’t work. We live in such a world where it has to be really negative. Basketball just didn’t work. We didn’t see eye to eye. We wanted to both win, but we wanted to do it two different ways. It didn’t work. But as far as him and I go as people, I don’t hate him, and he doesn’t hate me. I wouldn’t say we’re the best of friends, but we’re not at the point where it’s like, I can’t stand him.
Source: Marc J. Spears @ Andscape
Source: Marc J. Spears @ Andscape
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Chris Fedor @ChrisFedor
#Cavs Donovan Mitchell is one of the league’s leading scorers and may be headed for a 50/40/90 season. Everyone knows what he can do on the floor. But his impact goes far beyond that. What makes him such a seamless fit is *who* he is
cleveland.com/cavs/2022/12/w… – 3:38 AM
#Cavs Donovan Mitchell is one of the league’s leading scorers and may be headed for a 50/40/90 season. Everyone knows what he can do on the floor. But his impact goes far beyond that. What makes him such a seamless fit is *who* he is
cleveland.com/cavs/2022/12/w… – 3:38 AM
Danny Cunningham @RealDCunningham
This season is a year full of firsts for Donovan Mitchell. Monday night was another one filled with emotion with the Utah Jazz in town. The #Cavs confronted it with one of their most complete games of the season. thelandondemand.com/news/2022/dec/… – 12:25 AM
This season is a year full of firsts for Donovan Mitchell. Monday night was another one filled with emotion with the Utah Jazz in town. The #Cavs confronted it with one of their most complete games of the season. thelandondemand.com/news/2022/dec/… – 12:25 AM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Asked Austin Rivers in the locker room about the process of reintegrating KAT + Gobert when they return from injury given how the team has been been on a roll after being forced to play a different style in the absence of the bigs.
An honest, fair response from Rivers, per usual pic.twitter.com/30Vn9TzJ7V – 12:05 AM
Asked Austin Rivers in the locker room about the process of reintegrating KAT + Gobert when they return from injury given how the team has been been on a roll after being forced to play a different style in the absence of the bigs.
An honest, fair response from Rivers, per usual pic.twitter.com/30Vn9TzJ7V – 12:05 AM
Andy Larsen @andyblarsen
The Triple Team! 3 thoughts on
1. Without Kelly Olynyk, the Jazz had no spacing, and it really impacted their offense
2. THT’s highlight reel layup
3. Seeing Donovan Mitchell again mostly just made me sad that the last Jazz era ended the way it did
sltrib.com/sports/jazz/20… – 11:29 PM
The Triple Team! 3 thoughts on
1. Without Kelly Olynyk, the Jazz had no spacing, and it really impacted their offense
2. THT’s highlight reel layup
3. Seeing Donovan Mitchell again mostly just made me sad that the last Jazz era ended the way it did
sltrib.com/sports/jazz/20… – 11:29 PM
Chris Fedor @ChrisFedor
“We knew that this was a big game for Donovan. I think everybody was playing for him tonight.”
#Cavs made sure Donovan Mitchell wasn’t going to lose to his old team Monday night, with perhaps their most complete performance of the season
cleveland.com/cavs/2022/12/d… – 11:11 PM
“We knew that this was a big game for Donovan. I think everybody was playing for him tonight.”
#Cavs made sure Donovan Mitchell wasn’t going to lose to his old team Monday night, with perhaps their most complete performance of the season
cleveland.com/cavs/2022/12/d… – 11:11 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Timberwolves are 4-1 without Gobert this season.
3-0 without Gobert and KAT. pic.twitter.com/HFwyc5f7tB – 10:04 PM
Timberwolves are 4-1 without Gobert this season.
3-0 without Gobert and KAT. pic.twitter.com/HFwyc5f7tB – 10:04 PM
Chris Fedor @ChrisFedor
Why is #Cavs Donovan Mitchell the happiest he’s ever been in Cleveland? His first game against his old team helped show why. Mitchell got to soak everything in and celebrate early from the bench in Monday’s rout
cleveland.com/cavs/2022/12/d… – 9:42 PM
Why is #Cavs Donovan Mitchell the happiest he’s ever been in Cleveland? His first game against his old team helped show why. Mitchell got to soak everything in and celebrate early from the bench in Monday’s rout
cleveland.com/cavs/2022/12/d… – 9:42 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
The Wolves with Naz Reid at the 5 and Anthony Edwards on the floor (KAT and Gobert off) have a net rating of +9.9 this season. Elite.
And that’s before tonight’s game — maybe Naz’s best game of his career. – 9:34 PM
The Wolves with Naz Reid at the 5 and Anthony Edwards on the floor (KAT and Gobert off) have a net rating of +9.9 this season. Elite.
And that’s before tonight’s game — maybe Naz’s best game of his career. – 9:34 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Mavericks looking like they miss Josh Green, Maxi Kleber and Dwight Powell more than Minnesota misses Rudy Gobert and KAT. Wolves up 70-54 mid-third. – 9:33 PM
Mavericks looking like they miss Josh Green, Maxi Kleber and Dwight Powell more than Minnesota misses Rudy Gobert and KAT. Wolves up 70-54 mid-third. – 9:33 PM
Mary Schmitt Boyer/Jodie Valade @PDcavsinsider
With powerful, whirling, acrobatic finishes at the rim and silky jumpers, Donovan Mitchell sent Utah a reminder of what it once had. cleveland.com/cavs/2022/12/d… – 9:31 PM
With powerful, whirling, acrobatic finishes at the rim and silky jumpers, Donovan Mitchell sent Utah a reminder of what it once had. cleveland.com/cavs/2022/12/d… – 9:31 PM
Joe Vardon @joevardon
Is Donovan Mitchell happy? The answer is the same, before or after he played against the Utah Jazz for the first time, @The Athletic theathletic.com/4019704/2022/1… – 9:31 PM
Is Donovan Mitchell happy? The answer is the same, before or after he played against the Utah Jazz for the first time, @The Athletic theathletic.com/4019704/2022/1… – 9:31 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Donovan Mitchell is undefeated against the Jazz. pic.twitter.com/FO63MF9Kq9 – 9:20 PM
Donovan Mitchell is undefeated against the Jazz. pic.twitter.com/FO63MF9Kq9 – 9:20 PM
Eric Walden @tribjazz
FINAL: Cavs 122, Jazz 99. Donovan Mitchell 23p in 22:38. Cleveland shoots 61.4% FGs, 15-26 from 3. Utah 39.1%, 10-34 from 3. Markkanen 24p, Clarkson 23. They’ll try to salvage the road trip tomorrow in Detroit. – 9:19 PM
FINAL: Cavs 122, Jazz 99. Donovan Mitchell 23p in 22:38. Cleveland shoots 61.4% FGs, 15-26 from 3. Utah 39.1%, 10-34 from 3. Markkanen 24p, Clarkson 23. They’ll try to salvage the road trip tomorrow in Detroit. – 9:19 PM
Bob Finnan @BobCavsinsider
Final: Cavs 122, Utah Jazz 99. Donovan Mitchell leads 7 players in double figures with 23 points. Cedi Osman had 22 and Jarrett Allen 20. – 9:17 PM
Final: Cavs 122, Utah Jazz 99. Donovan Mitchell leads 7 players in double figures with 23 points. Cedi Osman had 22 and Jarrett Allen 20. – 9:17 PM
Andy Larsen @andyblarsen
Jazz lose to Cavs, 122-99. Second straight blowout L for Utah, who should have an easier time of things in Dtroit tomorrow.
Donovan Mitchell finished with 23 points in 23 minutes against his former team. Lauri Markkanen had 24 points, but just 2 points came in the 2H. – 9:17 PM
Jazz lose to Cavs, 122-99. Second straight blowout L for Utah, who should have an easier time of things in Dtroit tomorrow.
Donovan Mitchell finished with 23 points in 23 minutes against his former team. Lauri Markkanen had 24 points, but just 2 points came in the 2H. – 9:17 PM
Danny Cunningham @RealDCunningham
#Cavs blowout the Jazz 122-99 in Donovan Mitchell’s first game against his former team. Mitchell had 23 in 22 minutes, Allen had 20, and Garland had 17. Cavs are now 21-11 and have a big test on Wednesday at home against the Bucks. – 9:17 PM
#Cavs blowout the Jazz 122-99 in Donovan Mitchell’s first game against his former team. Mitchell had 23 in 22 minutes, Allen had 20, and Garland had 17. Cavs are now 21-11 and have a big test on Wednesday at home against the Bucks. – 9:17 PM
Danny Cunningham @RealDCunningham
I would presume Donovan Mitchell’s night against his former team is done. He’s got 23 points in 22 minutes and hasn’t played since the 5:27 mark of the third quarter. #Cavs are up 107-86 with 6:15 left and Raul Neto has played the first six minutes of the fourth quarter. – 9:02 PM
I would presume Donovan Mitchell’s night against his former team is done. He’s got 23 points in 22 minutes and hasn’t played since the 5:27 mark of the third quarter. #Cavs are up 107-86 with 6:15 left and Raul Neto has played the first six minutes of the fourth quarter. – 9:02 PM
Danny Cunningham @RealDCunningham
#Cavs lead the Jazz 90-71 through three quarters. They’ve been in complete control tonight. Donovan Mitchell has 23 points in 23 minutes, Jarrett Allen has 20 and Darius Garland has 17 points. Lauri Markkanen is Utah’s only bright spot with 24 points on 11 shots. – 8:50 PM
#Cavs lead the Jazz 90-71 through three quarters. They’ve been in complete control tonight. Donovan Mitchell has 23 points in 23 minutes, Jarrett Allen has 20 and Darius Garland has 17 points. Lauri Markkanen is Utah’s only bright spot with 24 points on 11 shots. – 8:50 PM
Bob Finnan @BobCavsinsider
End 3rd Q: Cavs 90, Jazz 71. Donovan Mitchell 23 points, Jarrett Allen 20 points, 10 rebounds. – 8:49 PM
End 3rd Q: Cavs 90, Jazz 71. Donovan Mitchell 23 points, Jarrett Allen 20 points, 10 rebounds. – 8:49 PM
Eric Walden @tribjazz
One small glimmer of hope for the Jazz — Donovan Mitchell picks up his fourth foul with 5:27 left 3Q – 8:38 PM
One small glimmer of hope for the Jazz — Donovan Mitchell picks up his fourth foul with 5:27 left 3Q – 8:38 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Solid start for the Mavs. Kemba Walker having an impact and defense is active. Minnesota without Gobert and Towns is gettable. Mavs lead 30-21 after one. – 8:36 PM
Solid start for the Mavs. Kemba Walker having an impact and defense is active. Minnesota without Gobert and Towns is gettable. Mavs lead 30-21 after one. – 8:36 PM
Ryan Miller @millerjryan
Halftime: Cleveland 62, Jazz 44.
Markkanen has 22 points on 6/8 shooting (he’s 7/10 from the FT line). Outside of Markkanen, Utah is shooting 26%.
Donovan Mitchell has 15 for Cleveland. – 8:08 PM
Halftime: Cleveland 62, Jazz 44.
Markkanen has 22 points on 6/8 shooting (he’s 7/10 from the FT line). Outside of Markkanen, Utah is shooting 26%.
Donovan Mitchell has 15 for Cleveland. – 8:08 PM
Kelsey Russo @kelseyyrusso
At the end of the first half, #Cavs have a 62-44 lead over the Jazz.
Donovan Mitchell: 15 pts, 1 rebound, 1 assist
Darius Garland: 15 pts, 4 assists, 1 steal, 1 rebound
Jarrett Allen: 14 pts, 9 rebounds, 2 assists – 8:08 PM
At the end of the first half, #Cavs have a 62-44 lead over the Jazz.
Donovan Mitchell: 15 pts, 1 rebound, 1 assist
Darius Garland: 15 pts, 4 assists, 1 steal, 1 rebound
Jarrett Allen: 14 pts, 9 rebounds, 2 assists – 8:08 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
First half over: the Jazz trail Cleveland 62-44…..Lauri Markkanen with 22 to lead Utah. Donovan Mitchell and Garland have 15 each. Jarrett Allen has 14 and 9 rebounds… – 8:07 PM
First half over: the Jazz trail Cleveland 62-44…..Lauri Markkanen with 22 to lead Utah. Donovan Mitchell and Garland have 15 each. Jarrett Allen has 14 and 9 rebounds… – 8:07 PM
Bob Finnan @BobCavsinsider
Halftime: Cavs 62, Jazz 44. Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland each have 15 points. Jarrett Allen has 14 points, 9 rebounds – 8:07 PM
Halftime: Cavs 62, Jazz 44. Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland each have 15 points. Jarrett Allen has 14 points, 9 rebounds – 8:07 PM
Danny Cunningham @RealDCunningham
Pretty complete half of basketball there from the #Cavs. They’re up 62-44 over the Jazz. Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland both have 15 points and Jarrett Allen has 14. Cavs are shooting 65% from the floor and held Utah to just 35.7%. – 8:07 PM
Pretty complete half of basketball there from the #Cavs. They’re up 62-44 over the Jazz. Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland both have 15 points and Jarrett Allen has 14. Cavs are shooting 65% from the floor and held Utah to just 35.7%. – 8:07 PM
Bob Finnan @BobCavsinsider
Donovan Mitchell isn’t the only one with an extra pep in his step. Lauri Markkanen has game-high 22 for the Jazz. – 8:05 PM
Donovan Mitchell isn’t the only one with an extra pep in his step. Lauri Markkanen has game-high 22 for the Jazz. – 8:05 PM
Kelsey Russo @kelseyyrusso
At the end of the first, #Cavs have a 29-21 lead over the Jazz. Cavs shot 11 of 19 (57.9%) from the field and 4 of 7 (57.1%) from 3.
Donovan Mitchell has 11 points, 1 assist and 1 rebound. Darius Garland has 8 points and 4 assists. – 7:38 PM
At the end of the first, #Cavs have a 29-21 lead over the Jazz. Cavs shot 11 of 19 (57.9%) from the field and 4 of 7 (57.1%) from 3.
Donovan Mitchell has 11 points, 1 assist and 1 rebound. Darius Garland has 8 points and 4 assists. – 7:38 PM
Bob Finnan @BobCavsinsider
End 1st Q: Cavs 29, Jazz 21. Donovan Mitchell has 11 points, Jarrett Allen 6 points, 6 rebounds. Lauri Markkanen has 7 points for Utah. – 7:36 PM
End 1st Q: Cavs 29, Jazz 21. Donovan Mitchell has 11 points, Jarrett Allen 6 points, 6 rebounds. Lauri Markkanen has 7 points for Utah. – 7:36 PM
Danny Cunningham @RealDCunningham
#Cavs lead the Jazz 29-21 after the first quarter. Eastern Conference Player of the Week Donovan Mitchell got off to a good start with 11 points and Darius Garland has eight points on a perfect 3-of-3 shooting. Former Cavalier Lauri Markkanen leads the Jazz with seven points. – 7:36 PM
#Cavs lead the Jazz 29-21 after the first quarter. Eastern Conference Player of the Week Donovan Mitchell got off to a good start with 11 points and Darius Garland has eight points on a perfect 3-of-3 shooting. Former Cavalier Lauri Markkanen leads the Jazz with seven points. – 7:36 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Donovan Mitchell on next meeting with Rudy Gobert: ‘I’m going to give him a hug’ nba.nbcsports.com/2022/12/19/don… – 7:23 PM
Donovan Mitchell on next meeting with Rudy Gobert: ‘I’m going to give him a hug’ nba.nbcsports.com/2022/12/19/don… – 7:23 PM
Chris Fedor @ChrisFedor
One of #Cavs coaches predicted Donovan Mitchell would go for 50 tonight when we were talking before the game. Mitchell already has 11 just six minutes into the first quarter. – 7:22 PM
One of #Cavs coaches predicted Donovan Mitchell would go for 50 tonight when we were talking before the game. Mitchell already has 11 just six minutes into the first quarter. – 7:22 PM
Joe Vardon @joevardon
Don’t mean to get too carried away, too early, but you MAY want to head over to League Pass. Donovan Mitchell has 11 points in six minutes against the Jazz, who expected to him to try and go for 50 tonight. – 7:22 PM
Don’t mean to get too carried away, too early, but you MAY want to head over to League Pass. Donovan Mitchell has 11 points in six minutes against the Jazz, who expected to him to try and go for 50 tonight. – 7:22 PM
David Locke @DLocke09
Donovan Mitchell is taking the 5th most off the bounce 3s in the NBA. He is making 45% off the bounce. Only Steph Curry and Desmond Bane are better – 7:22 PM
Donovan Mitchell is taking the 5th most off the bounce 3s in the NBA. He is making 45% off the bounce. Only Steph Curry and Desmond Bane are better – 7:22 PM
Eric Walden @tribjazz
Donovan Mitchell revenge game in effect — he’s 4-5 FGs, 3-4 from 3, 11p already as the Cavs lead the Jazz 19-11, 6:001 left 1Q. Utah shooting 3-10. – 7:21 PM
Donovan Mitchell revenge game in effect — he’s 4-5 FGs, 3-4 from 3, 11p already as the Cavs lead the Jazz 19-11, 6:001 left 1Q. Utah shooting 3-10. – 7:21 PM
Bob Finnan @BobCavsinsider
Good thing Donovan Mitchell isn’t fired up to meet his old team. He has 11 of the Cavs’ first 19 points. He’s 3-4 from behind the arc. – 7:20 PM
Good thing Donovan Mitchell isn’t fired up to meet his old team. He has 11 of the Cavs’ first 19 points. He’s 3-4 from behind the arc. – 7:20 PM
Danny Cunningham @RealDCunningham
Donovan Mitchell off to a hot start against his old squad. He’s already hit three 3-pointers. #Cavs lead 19-10 with 6:01 left in the first quarter. – 7:20 PM
Donovan Mitchell off to a hot start against his old squad. He’s already hit three 3-pointers. #Cavs lead 19-10 with 6:01 left in the first quarter. – 7:20 PM
Ryan Miller @millerjryan
Donovan Mitchell has 11 points in the first 6 minutes. He’s 4/5 and 3/4 from three.
Cavs lead 19-10. – 7:20 PM
Donovan Mitchell has 11 points in the first 6 minutes. He’s 4/5 and 3/4 from three.
Cavs lead 19-10. – 7:20 PM
Kelsey Russo @kelseyyrusso
#Cavs Donovan Mitchell has an early 11 points in the first 6 minutes of the first quarter. He’s hit three 3s as well. – 7:20 PM
#Cavs Donovan Mitchell has an early 11 points in the first 6 minutes of the first quarter. He’s hit three 3s as well. – 7:20 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Donovan Mitchell splashes his third three of the quarter and the Cavaliers take a 19-10 lead over the Jazz. Will Hardy calls timeout – 7:20 PM
Donovan Mitchell splashes his third three of the quarter and the Cavaliers take a 19-10 lead over the Jazz. Will Hardy calls timeout – 7:20 PM
Andy Larsen @andyblarsen
Donovan Mitchell has 11 points in the game’s first 6 minutes. He’s really good! – 7:20 PM
Donovan Mitchell has 11 points in the game’s first 6 minutes. He’s really good! – 7:20 PM
Kelsey Russo @kelseyyrusso
#Cavs starting lineup tonight against the Jazz: Darius Garland, Donovan Mitchell, Isaac Okoro, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen – 6:47 PM
#Cavs starting lineup tonight against the Jazz: Darius Garland, Donovan Mitchell, Isaac Okoro, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen – 6:47 PM
David Locke @DLocke09
Got to catch up briefly with Donovan Mitchell, Ricky Rubio and the wonderful Antonio Lang. Feel so fortunate to have these remarkable men pass through my life and to have gotten to spend time with them. All Star level people – 6:40 PM
Got to catch up briefly with Donovan Mitchell, Ricky Rubio and the wonderful Antonio Lang. Feel so fortunate to have these remarkable men pass through my life and to have gotten to spend time with them. All Star level people – 6:40 PM
Kelsey Russo @kelseyyrusso
#Cavs Donovan Mitchell catching up with Jordan Clarkson pregame. pic.twitter.com/9P2q34cGb7 – 6:22 PM
#Cavs Donovan Mitchell catching up with Jordan Clarkson pregame. pic.twitter.com/9P2q34cGb7 – 6:22 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Timberwolves coach Chris Finch says Rudy Gobert (left ankle sprain) will not play tonight vs. Mavs.
Good break for Mavs’ shorthanded frontcourt to avoid Gobert and Karl-Anthony Towns (calf strain) and bad break for those who like Luka Doncic fireworks vs. his favorite Frenchman. – 6:21 PM
Timberwolves coach Chris Finch says Rudy Gobert (left ankle sprain) will not play tonight vs. Mavs.
Good break for Mavs’ shorthanded frontcourt to avoid Gobert and Karl-Anthony Towns (calf strain) and bad break for those who like Luka Doncic fireworks vs. his favorite Frenchman. – 6:21 PM
Mark Followill @MFollowill
From Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch, Rudy Gobert is out tonight vs Dallas. 3rd straight game missed with a sprained left ankle. – 6:20 PM
From Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch, Rudy Gobert is out tonight vs Dallas. 3rd straight game missed with a sprained left ankle. – 6:20 PM
Chris Fedor @ChrisFedor
#Cavs Donovan Mitchell was pretty happy to reunite with old teammates and coaches, including Jordan Clarkson. pic.twitter.com/dEETuW33N8 – 6:18 PM
#Cavs Donovan Mitchell was pretty happy to reunite with old teammates and coaches, including Jordan Clarkson. pic.twitter.com/dEETuW33N8 – 6:18 PM
Ryan Miller @millerjryan
Donovan Mitchell catching up with Mike Conley and Jordan Clarkson pic.twitter.com/i93RClptCh – 6:01 PM
Donovan Mitchell catching up with Mike Conley and Jordan Clarkson pic.twitter.com/i93RClptCh – 6:01 PM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Nikola Jokic, Donovan Mitchell named NBA Players of the Week sportando.basketball/en/nikola-joki… – 4:05 PM
Nikola Jokic, Donovan Mitchell named NBA Players of the Week sportando.basketball/en/nikola-joki… – 4:05 PM
Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
Denver’s Nikola Jokic and Cleveland’s Donovan Mitchell … your Western and Eastern Conference Players of the Week.
More NBA from me: https://t.co/LGN9cV7Dif pic.twitter.com/5wupCOwVu2 – 3:48 PM
Denver’s Nikola Jokic and Cleveland’s Donovan Mitchell … your Western and Eastern Conference Players of the Week.
More NBA from me: https://t.co/LGN9cV7Dif pic.twitter.com/5wupCOwVu2 – 3:48 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Heat guard Tyler Herro was among the nominees for the Eastern Conference Player of the Week award that just went to Cleveland’s Donovan Mitchell. – 3:42 PM
Heat guard Tyler Herro was among the nominees for the Eastern Conference Player of the Week award that just went to Cleveland’s Donovan Mitchell. – 3:42 PM
Sarah Todd @NBASarah
You know what, reading through the comments on social media and elsewhere about Donovan Mitchell, reading what fans are saying about him, it’s honestly just really sad.
It’s sad that it was so draining on him to just speak up for things like equity and justice and his experience – 3:41 PM
You know what, reading through the comments on social media and elsewhere about Donovan Mitchell, reading what fans are saying about him, it’s honestly just really sad.
It’s sad that it was so draining on him to just speak up for things like equity and justice and his experience – 3:41 PM
Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
“There was a lot of stuff that I dealt with being in Utah off the floor. If I’m being honest with you, I never really said this, but it was draining,” former #Jazz star Donovan Mitchell, now with the Cavs, told @andscape. Much more from Mitchell here: bit.ly/3jfYHzm – 3:39 PM
“There was a lot of stuff that I dealt with being in Utah off the floor. If I’m being honest with you, I never really said this, but it was draining,” former #Jazz star Donovan Mitchell, now with the Cavs, told @andscape. Much more from Mitchell here: bit.ly/3jfYHzm – 3:39 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Heat’s Tyler Herro among nominees for NBA East Player of Week that went to Cleveland’s Donovan Mitchell. – 3:39 PM
Heat’s Tyler Herro among nominees for NBA East Player of Week that went to Cleveland’s Donovan Mitchell. – 3:39 PM
Joe Vardon @joevardon
Almost as an aside, Donovan Mitchell was named Eastern Conference Player of the Week last week. He’s in the middle of much more important battles right now, @The Athletic theathletic.com/4010416/2022/1… – 3:37 PM
Almost as an aside, Donovan Mitchell was named Eastern Conference Player of the Week last week. He’s in the middle of much more important battles right now, @The Athletic theathletic.com/4010416/2022/1… – 3:37 PM
Danny Cunningham @RealDCunningham
#Cavs guard Donovan Mitchell has been named the NBA’s Eastern Conference Player of the Week for the first time in his career. – 3:34 PM
#Cavs guard Donovan Mitchell has been named the NBA’s Eastern Conference Player of the Week for the first time in his career. – 3:34 PM
Cayleigh Griffin @cayleighgriffin
Donovan Mitchell has been named Eastern Conference Player of the Week for Week 9 of the 2022-23 season (Dec. 12-18). – 3:33 PM
Donovan Mitchell has been named Eastern Conference Player of the Week for Week 9 of the 2022-23 season (Dec. 12-18). – 3:33 PM
Cody Taylor @CodyTaylorNBA
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokić and Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell have been named the NBA Western and Eastern Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for Week 9 of the 2022-23 season (Dec. 12-18). pic.twitter.com/3t9FbmOn6y – 3:32 PM
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokić and Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell have been named the NBA Western and Eastern Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for Week 9 of the 2022-23 season (Dec. 12-18). pic.twitter.com/3t9FbmOn6y – 3:32 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Nikola Jokic and Donovan Mitchell are the NBA Western Conference and Eastern Conference players of the week. pic.twitter.com/khqFh6DgYj – 3:31 PM
Nikola Jokic and Donovan Mitchell are the NBA Western Conference and Eastern Conference players of the week. pic.twitter.com/khqFh6DgYj – 3:31 PM
Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
Nuggets center Nikola Jokić and Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell have been named the NBA Western and Eastern Conference Players of the Week. pic.twitter.com/d3tIK97tIw – 3:31 PM
Nuggets center Nikola Jokić and Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell have been named the NBA Western and Eastern Conference Players of the Week. pic.twitter.com/d3tIK97tIw – 3:31 PM
Kelsey Russo @kelseyyrusso
#Cavs Donovan Mitchell has been named the NBA Eastern Conference Player of the Week for Week 9 of the season. – 3:31 PM
#Cavs Donovan Mitchell has been named the NBA Eastern Conference Player of the Week for Week 9 of the season. – 3:31 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Zion with 16 points last night filling in for the injured KAT/Gobert pic.twitter.com/IpAxIzLdGz – 2:55 PM
Zion with 16 points last night filling in for the injured KAT/Gobert pic.twitter.com/IpAxIzLdGz – 2:55 PM
Sarah Todd @NBASarah
Donovan Mitchell looks back on his trade to the Cleveland Cavaliers as a win for all parties involved https://t.co/5weXH5gVwM pic.twitter.com/TuR3y0gItK – 2:20 PM
Donovan Mitchell looks back on his trade to the Cleveland Cavaliers as a win for all parties involved https://t.co/5weXH5gVwM pic.twitter.com/TuR3y0gItK – 2:20 PM
Mark Deeks @MarkDeeksNBA
I guess you can be mad at Donovan Mitchell for telling his truth, if you must. If that is somehow comforting for you, you have that right. But perhaps save that energy and instead refocus it on being mad at the circumstances that made that his truth. – 2:02 PM
I guess you can be mad at Donovan Mitchell for telling his truth, if you must. If that is somehow comforting for you, you have that right. But perhaps save that energy and instead refocus it on being mad at the circumstances that made that his truth. – 2:02 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Rudy Gobert is listed as questionable for tonight’s game against Dallas with the ankle injury that has kept him out the last 2 games
Good news is Naz Reid, who missed the 2nd half last night with trap tightness, is listed as probable
Towns, Prince and McLaughlin all remain out – 1:57 PM
Rudy Gobert is listed as questionable for tonight’s game against Dallas with the ankle injury that has kept him out the last 2 games
Good news is Naz Reid, who missed the 2nd half last night with trap tightness, is listed as probable
Towns, Prince and McLaughlin all remain out – 1:57 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
From today’s paper, I talked with Rudy Gobert in LA recently about how he sets screens for different and the process that’s behind that. Used that for my notebook off yesterday’s game: startribune.com/minnesota-timb… – 11:58 AM
From today’s paper, I talked with Rudy Gobert in LA recently about how he sets screens for different and the process that’s behind that. Used that for my notebook off yesterday’s game: startribune.com/minnesota-timb… – 11:58 AM
Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels and Anthony Davis are the only two players with 30 or more steals and blocks this season. McDaniels discussed the Rudy Gobert trade, team expectations, striving to be an All-Star and All-Defensive player, and more.
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Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels and Anthony Davis are the only two players with 30 or more steals and blocks this season. McDaniels discussed the Rudy Gobert trade, team expectations, striving to be an All-Star and All-Defensive player, and more.
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Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
Donovan Mitchell will face his old #Jazz squad for the first time tonight in Cleveland. With @andscape, the new #Cavaliers star looks back at the memorable, the forgettable and his legacy from his five seasons in Utah and why major changes were made. bit.ly/3jfYHzm #nba – 11:53 AM
Donovan Mitchell will face his old #Jazz squad for the first time tonight in Cleveland. With @andscape, the new #Cavaliers star looks back at the memorable, the forgettable and his legacy from his five seasons in Utah and why major changes were made. bit.ly/3jfYHzm #nba – 11:53 AM
Sarah Todd @NBASarah
Interesting tid bit from talking with Donovan Mitchell — Will Hardy was at Donovan’s house in Connecticut when Rudy Gobert was traded. – 11:34 AM
Interesting tid bit from talking with Donovan Mitchell — Will Hardy was at Donovan’s house in Connecticut when Rudy Gobert was traded. – 11:34 AM
Eric Walden @tribjazz
Donovan Mitchell has said he’s “having fun again” playing with the Cavs, and that he’s “thankful” to the Mavs because he’s glad to be in Cleveland now. Ahead of his first matchup with the Utah Jazz, a few of his former teammates addressed his comments. sltrib.com/sports/jazz/20… – 11:05 AM
Donovan Mitchell has said he’s “having fun again” playing with the Cavs, and that he’s “thankful” to the Mavs because he’s glad to be in Cleveland now. Ahead of his first matchup with the Utah Jazz, a few of his former teammates addressed his comments. sltrib.com/sports/jazz/20… – 11:05 AM
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Donovan Mitchell: [When I see him], I’m going to give him a hug and be happy to see him. And I wish him the best. There’s no hatred. There’s no ill will towards any of that. Basketball just didn’t work out. It happens. Our [relationship] just happened to be a little more out there than anybody else’s. But honestly, it really started with COVID. Everything we did up to that point was under microscope to the point where we were getting evaluated on how many times we threw the ball [to each other]. -via Andscape / December 20, 2022
Dane Moore: D’Angelo Russell is officially IN Rudy Gobert (ankle) and Kyle Anderson (back spasms) are OUT tonight -via Twitter @DaneMooreNBA / December 19, 2022
The biggest challenges for Mitchell with the Jazz on the court included the spotlight being on his relationship with former Jazz center Rudy Gobert in recent years and winning in the regular season not translating to the postseason. Mitchell, an African American, also told Andscape that he grew weary of racial issues that took place Utah and the pushback he received for speaking out about racial equality. -via Andscape / December 20, 2022
Respectfully to Salt Lake City, for you what was it like leaving a city that had a predominantly white population to one that is predominantly Black? Does it remind you more of being back home in New York? Donovan Mitchell: It’s a little comforting for me, 100%. I’m not going to lie about that. It’s no secret there’s a lot of stuff that I dealt with being in Utah off the floor. If I’m being honest with you, I never really said this, but it was draining. It was just draining on my energy just because you can’t sit in your room and cheer for me and then do all these different things. I’m not saying specifically every fan, but I just feel like it was a lot of things. A [Utah] state senator [Stuart Adams] saying I need to get educated on my own Black history. Seeing Black kids getting bullied because of their skin color. Seeing a little girl [Isabella Tichenor] hang herself because she’s being bullied. -via Andscape / December 20, 2022
Donovan Mitchell: And then to be able to not see many of us in the crowd, I tried my best to make sure I invite young Black and brown kids to games, to be around the community. But just to not see us there, it was definitely tough. And being in Cleveland now, you see us courtside. It’s just refreshing. It’s a blessing to be back around people that look like me. -via Andscape / December 20, 2022