Filipowski recorded 26 points (8-22 FG, 3-11 3Pt, 7-7 FT), 11 rebounds, four assists and two steals in 33 minutes during Sunday's Summer League finale against the Pistons.
Filipowski impressed in Utah's final Summer League matchup, posting game-high marks in points and rebounds. After a productive showing in the Summer League, Filipowski turns his sights to the regular season. The Duke product will likely have to earn his playing time to begin the season, but he could carve out a role alongside Lauri Markkanen and Taylor Hendricks as the season progresses.
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Jazz's Keshawn Justice: Starting in Summer League finale
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Justice (quadriceps) is starting Sunday's Summer League finale against the Pistons.
Justice was unavailable Tuesday against the Clippers due to a right quad contusion, but he'll be back in action following a one-game absence. Over three appearances in the Las Vegas Summer League, he's averaged 6.7 points and 2.7 rebounds in 13.0 minutes per game.
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Jazz's Darius Bazley: Won't play Sunday
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Bazley (illness) is out for Sunday's Summer League game against the Pistons, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
Bazley is officially out for Sunday's bout against the Pistons, becoming the sixth player ruled out on the Jazz for their Summer League finale. Bazley should be good to go for training camp, but he faces an uphill battle for a spot in the rotation come the regular season.
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Jazz's Jason Preston: Remains out for SL finale
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Preston (personal) has been ruled out for Sunday's Summer League matchup against the Pistons.
Preston will miss back-to-back games to end Summer League action due to personal reasons. The 2021 second-round pick signed a two-way contract with Utah this offseason after appearing in seven contests for the Jazz last season.
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Jazz's Taylor Hendricks: Tending to personal issues
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Hendricks (personal) isn't with the Jazz for the team's exhibition game against Detroit on Sunday.
Hendricks showed some signs of growth in his second Summer League stint but remained inconsistent on the offensive end. Still, the second-year forward should be given plenty of time to work through growing pains during the regular season with the Jazz still in a rebuilding phase.
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Jazz's Cody Williams: Will miss Summer League finale
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Williams has been ruled out for Sunday's Summer League game against the Pistons due to an illness.
The No. 10 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, Williams played well in Summer League action but will miss the finale due to a minor ailment. He should be fully healthy for training camp and is expected to compete for a rotational role as a rookie.
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Jazz's Darius Bazley: Questionable for Sunday
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Bazley is questionable for Sunday's Summer League game against the Pistons due to an illness.
Cody Williams has been ruled out due to an illness, but Bazley still has a chance to suit up for Utah's Summer League finale. Bazley, a 2019 first-round pick, has suited up for four teams over the last two years but inked a three-year contract with the Jazz this offseason.
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Jazz's Isaiah Collier: Sitting out SL finale
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Collier won't play in Sunday's Summer League game against the Pistons due to right knee soreness.
Collier will take a seat for Utah's final exhibition game in Las Vegas due to pain in his right knee. The rookie point guard showed well during Summer League and could operate as Keyonte George's backup once the regular season rolls around.
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Jazz's Keshawn Justice: Won't play Thursday
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Justice has been ruled out for Thursday's Summer League matchup with the Clippers due to a right quad contusion.
The extent of Justice's quad injury isn't currently clear, but he hasn't been a huge part of the Jazz's Summer League rotations, so his absence won't have much of an impact.
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Jazz's Jason Preston: Not with team
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Preston is out for Thursday's Summer League game versus the Clippers due to personal reasons, Ben Anderson of KSL News Salt Lake City reports.
Preston will miss Thursday's contest, but it is unclear if he will be out for the remainder of the Las Vegas Summer League. Going into his third season, Preston is unlikely to receive a significant role for the Jazz.
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Jazz's Russell Westbrook: Dealt to Utah, to sign with Denver
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The Clippers are sending Westbrook, a second-round pick and cash to the Jazz in exchange for Kris Dunn in a sign-and-trade Thursday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports. Westbrook is expected to agree to a contract buyout with Utah, where he will ultimately land with Denver after clearing waivers.
The 35-year-old guard saw a reduced role in 2023-24, starting in just 11 of his 68 regular-season appearances and averaging 11.1 points, 5.0 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 1.1 steals in 22.2 minutes. With Westbrook seemingly content with a bench role and not demanding a high salary, he could be an ideal backup point guard for a contending team such as the Nuggets.
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Jazz's Kyle Filipowski: Fills stat sheet in SL
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Filipowski submitted 20 points (9-16 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 0-1 FT), seven rebounds, two assists, three steals and a block during 26 minutes of Wednesday's 86-76 win over the Raptors in Summer League.
Filipowski has been a standout performer for the Jazz in Las Vegas, averaging 14.3 points, 6.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 2.0 combined steals-plus-blocks in three games played. The seven-footer has also knocked down three of his six attempts from distance. While Filipowski is better fit to play the five, he could see most of his action in 2024-25 at the power forward spot considering the Jazz's center depth.
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Jazz's Taylor Hendricks: Flirts with double-double
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Hendricks recorded 20 points (9-10 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds, a steal and a block across 29 minutes of Wednesday's 86-76 win over the Raptors in Summer League.
Hendricks paced the Jazz in points and rebounds Wednesday, falling just one rebound shy of a double-double. The second-year forward had combined to score 11 points in his first two Summer League games in Las Vegas, so Wednesday's outburst was a much-needed bounce-back game. Hendricks started in 23 of his 40 appearances as a rookie and is slated to open the season as Utah's starting power forward.
Williams recorded 14 points (6-11 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, one assist, one steal and two blocks in 31 minutes during Monday's 82-70 Summer League loss to the Kings.
Williams failed to connect from beyond the arc, but he contributed almost everywhere else, which included a team-high two swats. The No. 10 pick from this year's draft is off to a hot start to Summer League, averaging 17.5 points, 2.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.0 blocks over his first two appearances.
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Jazz's Brice Sensabaugh: Out at least six weeks
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Sensabaugh will miss at least six weeks after tearing an extensor tendon in his left middle finger Saturday during the Summer League, Ryan Miller of KSL.com reports.
Sensabaugh had three points, two assists and two rebounds for the Jazz before leaving Saturday's game for good. Despite this setback, Sensabaugh is likely to be 100 percent recovered in time for training camp. Heading into his second season, Sensabaugh could be a rotation player for the Jazz right out of the gate.
The Jazz signed Juzang to a four-year, $12 million contract Friday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Juzang spent the last two seasons with the Jazz on two-way contracts, splitting time between the G League and NBA clubs. In 2023-24, he averaged 7.2 points, 1.8 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 18.6 minutes across 20 NBA regular-season appearances for the Jazz. With Juzang signing his new contract, it appears that Utah sees him as a long-term piece for the franchise.
