Report: Jazz have 'shut down' teams inquiring about All-Star Donovan Mitchell
The Utah Jazz had another disappointing end to the 2021-22 season, failing to advance past the opening round for the third time in four years.
On July 1, the Jazz traded away three-time all-star Rudy Gobert in a massive deal to the Minnesota Timberwolves. The move indicated that a fire-sale was possibly underway in Utah, and the team's other three-time all-star, Donovan Mitchell, would be next to be dealt.
However, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, Utah has turned away teams inquiring about Mitchell.
"They have shut down any team who's called about trying to trade for Mitchell," Wojnarowski said. "The Jazz are committed to moving forward with him as their cornerstone player."
Mitchell, 25, is coming off his third-consecutive all-star season for the Jazz. Last season, Mitchell shot 44% from the field and 35% from 3, averaging 25.9 points, 5.3 assists, 4.2 rebounds, and 1.5 steals over 67 regular-season games. In six postseason games for Utah, Mitchell averaged 25.5 points, 5.7 assists, and 4.3 rebounds.
The No. 13 pick in the 2017 NBA Draft, Mitchell has played five seasons in Utah. Mitchell has averaged 23.9 points, 4.5 assists, 4.2 rebounds, and 1.3 steals over 343 career regular-season games. In 39 career playoff games, Mitchell averaged 28.3 points, 4.9 rebounds, 4.7 assists, and 1.2 steals.
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