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Detroit Pistons guard Wayne Ellington (8) attempts to block a shot by Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson (00) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Early hole too big for Pistons; Jazz prevail 96-86

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert (27) dunks against the Phoenix Suns during the second half of an NBA preseason basketball game, Monday, Dec. 14, 2020, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Gobert signs $205 million, five-year extension with Jazz

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Utah Jazz's Rudy Gobert (27) is unable to score as New Orleans Pelicans' Derrick Favors (22) defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, July 30, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, Pool)

Gobert lifts Jazz past Pelicans 106-104 in NBA restart

Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 30, 2020, file photo, Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell looks to the bench for direction in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Mitchell, Gobert patching up rift for playoff-bound Jazz

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 24, 2020, file photo, Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert shoots during practice before a NBA basketball game against the Phoenix Suns in Salt Lake City. Gobert is standing tall, even after having coronavirus and dealing with an enormous amount of scorn after being diagnosed. He was the first NBA player to test positive for the virus and that prompted many to blame him for the league's shutdown in response to the pandemic. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)

Coronavirus behind him, Utah’s Rudy Gobert looking forward

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

In this Saturday, March 7, 2020, file photo, Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert (27) talks with guard Donovan Mitchell, left, during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Detroit Pistons, in Detroit. Both players have tested positive for the coronavirus. Gobert's test result forced the NBA to suspend the season. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson, File)

Donovan Mitchell says he still doesn’t even feel sick

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

In this Saturday, March 7, 2020, file photo, Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert (27) talks with guard Donovan Mitchell, left, during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Detroit Pistons, in Detroit. Both players have tested positive for the coronavirus. Gobert's test result forced the NBA to suspend the season. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson, File)

Donovan Mitchell after positive coronavirus test: ‘I don’t have any symptoms’

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

In this Saturday, March 7, 2020, file photo, Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert (27) talks with guard Donovan Mitchell, left, during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Detroit Pistons, in Detroit. Both players have tested positive for the coronavirus. Gobert's test result forced the NBA to suspend the season. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson, File)

Gobert pledges $500,000 to help with relief, NBA shutdown

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors center Serge Ibaka (9) guards against Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert (27) in the first half during an NBA basketball game Monday, March 9, 2020, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Jazz stars Mitchell, Gobert test positive; Gobert apologizes

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell (45) reacts during the first half of the team's NBA basketball game against the New York Knicks in New York, Wednesday, March 4, 2020. (AP Photo/Sarah Stier)

Mitchell, Bogdanovic lead Jazz past Knicks 112-104

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Utah Jazz center Tony Bradley (13) and Miami Heat forward Kelly Okynyk (9) battle for position under the boards in the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Mitchell scores 26, Jazz beats the Heat 116-101

By JOHN COON - Associated Press

Utah Jazz forward Bojan Bogdanovic (44) tries to get away from Dallas Mavericks guard J.J. Barea (5) during the first half an NBA basketball game in Dallas, Monday, Feb. 10, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)

Clarkson, perfect Gobert help Jazz beat Mavericks 123-119

By SCHUYLER DIXON - Associated Press

Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell (45) goes to the basket as Dallas Mavericks forward Maxi Kleber (42) defends in the first half during an NBA basketball game Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Jazz rally past Mavericks 112-107, have won 14 of 15

By MATTHEW COLES - Associated Press

Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert, left, reaches for a rebound past Golden State Warriors' Willie Cauley-Stein (2) in the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Rudy Gobert does it all as Jazz rout young Warriors, 129-96

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox (5) shoots as Utah Jazz forward Joe Ingles defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Gobert nets 28, Jazz race to early lead, beat Kings 123-101

By MATTHEW COLES - Associated Press

New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram, left, is defended by Utah Jazz forward Bojan Bogdanovic, right, in the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Monday, Jan. 6, 2020. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman)

Bogdanovic, Jazz edge Pelicans 128-126 for 6th straight win

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

Portland Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony (00) is fouled by Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert (27) during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Dec. 26, 2019, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Jeff Swinger)

Mitchell’s big 2nd half stymies Blazers rally in Jazz win

By MATTHEW COLES - Associated Press

Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell (45) goes to the basket as New Orleans Pelicans center Jaxson Hayes (10) defends during the second half during an NBA basketball game Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Mitchell scores 37 with Gobert out as Jazz beat Pelicans

By MATTHEW COLES - Associated Press

Utah Jazz's Bojan Bogdanovic (44) congratulates Rudy Gobert (27) after scoring against the Golden State Warriors in the first half during an NBA basketball game Friday, Nov. 22, 2019, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Jazz hold off late rally, beat undermanned Warriors 113-109

By JOHN COON - Associated Press