April 2020 Utah Jazz Wiretap

All Jazz Players, Staff Cleared By Utah Health Officials Following Quarantine

Mar 28, 2020 1:14 AM

Utah Jazz players and staff completed the required amount of time for quarantine and self-isolation, and were cleared by the Utah Department of Health.

The players and staff no longer pose a risk for the infection of others.

Rudy Gobert tested positive for COVID-19 more than two weeks ago, with Donovan Mitchell receiving a positive test on March 16th.

Gobert's positive test lead the NBA to suspend its season.

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Donovan Mitchell Likely To Sign Max Contract Extension With Jazz

Mar 24, 2020 10:39 AM

Donovan Mitchell can sign a contract extension with the Utah Jazz this offseason, something Tony Jones of The Athletic expects to happen.

"I can say with confidence that Mitchell loves Utah, has embraced the community and genuinely loves playing for the Jazz," Jones writes. "I can also say that the Jazz have Mitchell under team control for the next (two) years. As a result, worrying about Mitchell’s unrestricted free agency is not worth worrying about..

"Mitchell will sign a max contract extension at some point before next season. That extension will kick in for him in year five, and he will be here for the length of his second contract. Again. Anything can happen. But, I can certainly say with confidence that Mitchell loves it here."

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Rudy Gobert Had Houseguests From High-Risk Areas Before Positive COVID-19 Test

Mar 19, 2020 4:35 PM

Rudy Gobert reported feeling chills, a headache and a dry cough to Utah Jazz physicians on March 10th, which activated protocols for the NBA.

Tests for influenza A and B, strep and upper respiratory infections all came back negative. Oklahoma state health officials, along with physicians from the Jazz and Oklahoma City Thunder, decided Gobert should be tested for COVID-19 because he had a fever over 100 and reported having had houseguests from high-risk areas.

Gobert tested positive and the NBA suspended its season. 

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Donovan Mitchell Says He's Asymptomatic, Admits It Took Time To 'Cool Off' At Rudy Gobert

Mar 17, 2020 1:30 AM

Donovan Mitchell says he's has no symptoms after testing positive for COVID-19.

Mitchell is currently in self-isolation, and said he is passing the time by studying his old highlights.

"I'm asymptomatic. I don't have any symptoms. I could walk down the street (and) if it wasn't public knowledge that I was sick, you wouldn't know it. I think that's the scariest part about this virus. You may seem fine, be fine. And you never know who you may be talking to, who they're going home to," said Mitchell in an interview with Good Morning America.

Mitchell said it "took awhile for me to kind of cool off" at Rudy Gobert, who was the first NBA player to test positive for the virus.

"I'm glad he's doing OK. I'm glad I'm doing well," added Mitchell, who did not say whether he had spoken to Gobert recently. 

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Donovan Mitchell Says He 'Feels Fine' In Video

Mar 14, 2020 5:13 PM

Donovan Mitchell said he "feels fine" in a video updating his progress after testing positive for COVID-19.

"What's up everybody? Donovan Mitchell here. Just wanted to say thank you guys so much for your continued support, man. It means a lot to me," said Mitchell in the video.

Mitchell and teammate Rudy Gobert both tested positive for the virus.

Mitchell's father, who is the director of player relations and community outreach for the Mets, tested negative for the virus. 

The Raptors, the last team to play the Jazz, announced that every member of the organization tested negative

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Rudy Gobert Donates $500,000 To COVID-19 Related Relief

Mar 14, 2020 5:07 PM

Rudy Gobert announced that he will donate $500,000 to relief efforts surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic.

$200,000 of the amount will go to the more than 800 part-time employees who work at Vivint Arena.

“I am humbled by the tireless efforts and care of people around the globe for those affected by COVID-19, especially my own communities of Utah and France. I know there are countless ways that people have been impacted. These donations are a small token that reflect my appreciation and support for all those impacted and are the first of many steps I will take to try and make a positive difference," said Gobert.

 

The donation will also be split between families in Oklahoma City and relief efforts in France. 

The NBA suspended its season after Gobert tested positive for the virus

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Adam Silver Says NBA Asked Rudy Gobert To Develop PSA To Help Combat COVID-19

Mar 13, 2020 1:57 AM

Adam Silver said that the NBA reached out to Rudy Gobert to develop a PSA to help combat the spread of COVID-19.

Gobert tested positive for the virus, leading the NBA to suspend the league for at least 30 days.

The NBA will not fine or suspend Gobert for his actions leading up to the positive test, including playfully touching the microphone of media members. 

"We actually think we can use this hiatus to use this platform we have on social media to help people deal with this disease," said Silver.

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NBA Won't Fine Or Suspend Rudy Gobert For Actions Leading Up To COVID-19 Test

Mar 12, 2020 11:12 PM

The NBA will not fine or suspend Rudy Gobert for his actions leading up to testing positive for COVID-19, sources tell Chris Haynes of Yahoo! Sports.

Gobert was the first player to test positive for the virus on Wednesday and was followed by Donovan Mitchell. Mitchell's locker is next to Gobert.

Gobert reportedly ignored directives from the NBA not to touch other players. Gobert also playfully touched the microphones of media members at the conclusion of an interview this week.

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NBA Unable To Test Every Player Due To Shortage Of Tests

Mar 12, 2020 9:37 PM

The NBA is unable to test every player currently in the league for COVID-19, according to sources that spoke with Sam Amick of The Athletic.

A test of every player would give the NBA a medical baseline from which to work moving forward in hopes of resuming play at some point after the current 30-day minimum suspension of the league.

COVID-19 tests have been extremely difficult to come by at this point, but the entire contingent with the Utah Jazz totaling 58 were tested on Wednesday in Oklahoma City. Of the 58 tests, only Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell tested positive at this time.

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Donovan Mitchell Tests Positive For Coronavirus, All Other Jazz Test Negative

Mar 12, 2020 11:09 AM

Donovan Mitchell has tested positive for the coronavirus.

Players on the Utah Jazz have privately said Rudy Gobert had been careless in the locker room touching other players and their belongings. Gobert was shown on video jokingly touching the microphones of reporters several days ago.

Mitchell and Gobert both made their first All-Star Game in 2020.

Shams Charania reports that Mitchell was the only member of the Jazz (player/personnel) to test positive of the 58 tests administered on Wednesday. 

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Jazz Players To Remain At Chesapeake Energy Arena Following Coronavirus Tests, Not Permitted To Fly

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Players From Cavs, Knicks, Raptors, Celtics, Pistons Told To Self-Quarantine

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NBA Suspends Season After Rudy Gobert Tests Positive For Coronavirus

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