Jazz's Kyle Filipowski: Modest production as starter
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Filipowski contributed nine points (4-10 FG, 1-6 3Pt), four rebounds, five assists and one block across 25 minutes during Wednesday's 129-108 win over the Clippers.
With Ace Bailey (knee/illness) not at 100 percent, plus Isaiah Collier (hamstring) and Georges Niang (foot) sidelined, Filipowski drew a start on Opening Night. Filipowski was surrounded by Keyonte George, Svi Mykhailiuk, Lauri Markkanen and Walker Kessler. While Filipowski struggled from deep, he played 25 minutes and appears to be a key part of the early-season rotation after a strong finish to the 2024-25 campaign.
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Jazz's Kyle Filipowski: Starting Thursday
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Filipowski is in the starting lineup for Thursday's exhibition against Portland.
Filipowski will be joined in the first unit by Svi Mykhailiuk, Keyonte George, Lauri Markkanen and Walker Kessler. While Filipowski will draw a start in Thursday's exhibition, he's expected to come off the bench in Utah this season.
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Jazz's Kyle Filipowski: Cleared to play Monday
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Filipowski (back) will play during Monday's preseason game against the Mavericks, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
Filipowski will make his preseason debut after missing time with a back injury. The Duke product averaged 14.8 points, 10.1 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.1 steals and 1.1 blocks in 29.6 minutes during Utah's final 11 regular-season games last year, but he's looking at a limited role come Opening Night, especially if Utah is close to full strength.
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Jazz's Kyle Filipowski: Goes through practice
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Filipowski (back) was a full participant at Sunday's practice, according to KSL Sports.
Filipowski has been sidelined since the end of September with a nagging back issue, but it sounds like he's closing in on a return. The second-year forward could make his preseason debut Monday against Dallas.
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Jazz's Kyle Filipowski: Sitting again Friday
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Filipowski (back) won't play in Friday's preseason game against the Spurs, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
Filipowski missed Wednesday's preseason opener due to lower back injury management, and the team isn't overly eager to get him on the court just yet. His next opportunity for preseason action will arrive Monday against Dallas.
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Jazz's Kyle Filipowski: Sitting out Wednesday
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Filipowski (back) won't play in Wednesday's preseason opener against the Rockets, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
The Jazz will hold out Filipowski due to lower back injury management, which doesn't sound like a significant ailment. His next opportunity to suit up arrives Friday against the Spurs. Taylor Hendricks, Cody Williams and Brice Sensabaugh will all be candidates to take on an expanded role in the frontcourt Wednesday.
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Jazz's Kyle Filipowski: Inactive for Monday's scrimmage
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Filipowski (back) didn't participate in Monday's scrimmage, Ben Anderson of KSL News Salt Lake City reports.
The severity of the back issue is unclear, though Filipowski has been limited in training camp thus far. Additionally, he was unable to go through warmups Monday, which bodes poorly for his status ahead of Wednesday's preseason opener against the Rockets. The second-year big man appeared in 72 regular-season games (27 starts) in the 2024-25 campaign, during which he averaged 9.6 points and 6.1 rebounds across 21.1 minutes per game.
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Jazz's Kyle Filipowski: Dealing with back issue
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Filipowski (back) was unable to participate in Tuesday's practice.
Filipowski was shut down for the remainder of the Las Vegas Summer League for maintenance purposes in July, and the severity of his current injury is unclear. The Jazz don't open their preseason until next Wednesday, so the 2024 second-rounder has some time to return to practice. If Filipowski is limited at all to begin the upcoming campaign, Taylor Hendricks, Cody Williams and Svi Mykhailiuk will have more opportunities as reserves.
Jazz's Kyle Filipowski: Shut down for rest of Summer League
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Filipowski has been shut down for the remainder of the Las Vegas Summer League due to rest purposes, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports Wednesday.
Filipowski dominated during the Las Vegas Summer League, including a 35-point, 11-rebound double-double during an overtime loss to the Spurs on Monday. The 2024 second-round pick had a solid rookie season, averaging 9.6 points and 6.1 rebounds on 50.2 percent shooting in 21.1 minutes across 72 regular-season games (27 starts). Filipowski could see a larger role in Year 2 after the departure of John Collins, but Utah also added Jusuf Nurkic and Kevin Love to their frontcourt depth this offseason.
Filipowski tallied 35 points (11-19 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 8-12 FT), 11 rebounds, one assist and one steal over 32 minutes in Monday's 93-91 Summer League overtime loss to the Spurs.
Filipowski dominated on the court Monday, pouring in 35 points and recording a double-double in a tough buzzer-beater loss. He's putting together an impressive Summer League showing after a solid rookie campaign in 2024-25, when he appeared in 72 regular-season games (27 starts) and averaged 9.6 points and 6.1 rebounds on 50.2 percent shooting in 21.1 minutes per contest.
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Jazz's Kyle Filipowski: Scores 21 in SL loss
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Filipowski logged 21 points (9-21 FG, 1-8 3Pt, 2-4 FT), six rebounds, one assist and a block in 24 minutes during Sunday's 103-93 Summer League loss to the Warriors.
Filipowski has been dominant to kick off Summer League in Las Vegas, recording 32 points (12-17 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 5-8 FT), six rebounds, five assists and a block in his first outing and following that up with a 21-6-1-1 line Sunday. Filipowski had a solid rookie season, averaging 9.6 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 1.9 assists in 21.1 minutes per game, and he will look to take a step forward in his second year with the team searching for an identity after a busy offseason.
Jazz's Kyle Filipowski: Double-doubles in Summer League win
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Filipowski racked up 18 points (5-12 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 6-7 FT), 15 rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal across 25 minutes in Tuesday's 86-82 Summer League win over the Thunder.
Filipowski stuffed the stat sheet, recording his second consecutive double-double in Summer League play. He recorded a game-high mark in rebounds and finished as Utah's second-leading scorer behind Walter Clayton. Filipowski has averaged 17.0 points and 11.3 rebounds across 26.6 minutes per game through three Summer League appearances.
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Jazz's Kyle Filipowski: Double-doubles in Summer League win
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Filipowski recorded 11 points (4-12 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 13 rebounds, three steals, one assist and one block across 30 minutes in Monday's 112-111 Summer League win over the Grizzlies.
Filipowski posted a game-best mark in rebounds en route to a double-double. He also tied the game lead in steals. Over two Summer League appearances, the 21-year-old has accumulated 33 points and 19 rebounds across 55 total minutes.
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