Donovan Mitchell To Miss All-Star Game With Non-COVID Illness

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2 min read • February 20, 2022

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Donovan Mitchell To Miss All-Star Game With Non-COVID Illness

Utah Jazz star guard Donovan Mitchell will miss the All-Star Game with an upper respiratory (Non-COVID) illness.

Mitchell missed the All-Star practice on Saturday with the same illness.

Any All-Star Game has a low threshold to rule a player out and Mitchell is not expected to miss time with the illness, according to the ProBasketballDocs. 

The 25-year-old said in a statement he is "focused on getting well and back out on the court."

Mitchell has reportedly continued to test negative for COVID-19. His absence is also likely precautionary in case he does return a positive test.

The former Louisville star is averaging 25.7 points, 4.2 rebounds and 5.2 assists a game while shooting 45.6% from the floor and 35.1% from 3.

This was his third consecutive All-Star selection.