Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell won’t play in Game 1 against Memphis Grizzlies

Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell (45) warms up before the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City on Tuesday, April 13, 2021. | Spenser Heaps, Deseret News

This morning after the Utah Jazz’s shootaround in preparation for Game 1 of their playoff series against the Memphis Grizzlies, All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell declined to say to reporters if he would have a minutes restriction in what would be his first game back since April 16.

As it turns out, Mitchell won’t play at all.

ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski first reported Sunday afternoon that Mitchell “isn’t expected to play,” and league sources have confirmed that to the Deseret News. A short time later, the Jazz made the news official.

Utah Jazz All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell isn’t expected to play vs. Memphis in Game 1 tonight, sources tell ESPN. Mitchell has been working toward his return from a sprained right ankle.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) May 23, 2021

League sources confirm that Donovan Mitchell will not play tonight in Game 1 of Jazz vs. Grizzlies.

— Sarah Todd (@NBASarah) May 23, 2021

This story will be updated.

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