Jazz announce Donovan Mitchell out until playoffs with ankle injury

In advance of Utah’s final three games of the regular season, Donovan Mitchell was re-evaluated by the team's medical staff on Tuesday for a sprained ankle he sustained on April 16. He continues to make progress towards a return but will be out for Utah’s final three contests.

Source: Utah Jazz Press Release (Twitter)

ANALYSIS: The Jazz will continue to proceed with caution and keep Mitchell out of the lineup until playoffs as the team tries to clinch the No. 1 seed in the West. Mitchell has been the catalyst for Utah this year, averaging 26.4 points, 5.2 assists, and 4.4 rebounds in 33.4 minutes per game. Look for Mitchell to be ready to go once playoffs begin May 22nd.