Donovan Mitchell (ankle) to miss final three games of regular season

All-Star Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell is set to miss Utah’s final three regular-season games, the Jazz announced in a statement (via Twitter). The Jazz are currently the top seed in the Western Conference with a sparkling 50-19 record, 1.5 games clear of the Suns.

Utah noted that the 23-year-old will stay in Salt Lake City and not join the Jazz on the road as he undergoes further treatment on the afflicted ankle. The Jazz said that Mitchell’s health status will be reassessed ahead of the start of the playoffs, which tip off on May 22.

Mitchell initially suffered a right ankle sprain on April 16. Even though there is no structural damage in the ankle, Utah has been understandably cautious in holding out one of its top performers.