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Heat Fans Rejoice After Disgruntled NBA All-Star Rumored to Leave Utah Jazz

Published 06/06/2022, 12:37 AM EDT

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While the focus is all on the ongoing NBA Finals, the state of Utah received a major shock. Long-time coach Quin Snyder decided to resign from his role as the head coach of the Utah Jazz. Fans were left confused over the entire situation.

However, it seems it has hit the mind of Jazz superstar Donovan Mitchell who feels unsettled after Snyder’s shocking resignation. Likewise, Miami Heat fans were over the moon looking at the situation in Utah.

There is no denying the Jazz are a successful franchise in the NBA. But postseason success hasn’t come in well for them. Despite having an All-Star duo with Mitchell and Rudy Gobert, Utah just can’t get it done.

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After losing out in the first round to the Dallas Mavericks, trade rumors for Mitchell started to go off. It may not have crossed his mind initially, but with the recent activities, Mitchell is not feeling his best.

According to the reports, the 3-time All-Star is feeling uneasy and unsure about Jazz’s future following Snyder’s resignation.

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Is Donovan Mitchell ready to go to the Miami Heat?

The Jazz has been all over the place for quite some time now. Their one-two punch duo of Mitchell and Rudy Gobert seems to grow weaker as time goes on. A shocking stat revealed Mitchell averages less than two passes per game to the former DPOY.

While the disintegrating relationship between their stars wasn’t enough, another bombshell dropped their way. Head coach, Quin Snyder decided to step down and resign from his post, and this hit Mitchell hard.

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With reports surfacing in, Mitchell is very confused with the situation in the Jazz franchise. He didn’t feel great about the resignment of Snyder, with whom he was very comfortable. It truly seems this could be the beginning to the end of Mitchell’s time in Utah, and Heat fans were all over the news.

Despite the bad chemistry with Gobert on the floor, Mitchell has been stellar for the Jazz. He averaged nearly 26 points in the regular season and can score in all ways possible. The high flyer has led the Jazz through tough times more often than not.

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However, despite his efforts, the team hasn’t been able to see any success. Failing to carry their momentum into the postseason has raised huge questions about the Gobert-Mitchell duo. While both have denied any kind of spite between them, there may be a chance one of them sees their time in Utah come to a close.

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Looking at Mitchell’s situation, the Miami Heat could make the push to get an elite scorer like him. The Heat have one of the best defenses in the league, which would take all the pressure off Mitchell.

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Looking at their playoff loss to the Boston Celtics, Miami is in desperate need of a scorer behind Jimmy Butler. And Mitchell could serve as the perfect answer for them.

Do you think Snyder’s resignation will see Mitchell book a ticket to the Miami Heat? Let us know in the comments below.

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Anuj Talwalkar

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Anuj Talwalkar is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports. He is a student studying at NM College in Mumbai, aspiring to pursue sports management to follow his love for sports. Anuj started following the NBA last year, and he loves to combine his passion for writing with his understanding of basketball.
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Veer Badani