KYLE FILIPOWSKI NEWS

Not starting Friday Filipowski is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Grizzlies.

Impact Filipowski will return to the bench after starting the last time out. The power forward has been productive coming off the bench, however, averaging 9.6 points, 6.7 boards, 2.2 assists and 0.7 blocks per game when playing with the second unit.

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Memphis and Utah will face off in a matchup of Western Conference foes

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Double-double in Sunday's loss Filipowski notched 21 points (10-14 FG, 1-4 3Pt), 10 rebounds, two assists and three steals in 36 minutes during Sunday's 131-101 loss to the Thunder.

Impact Making just his second start since the beginning of November, Filpowski recorded his first double-double of the season while setting new season highs in points and steals. Lauri Markkanen (illness) isn't likely to be sidelined for long, but Filpowski has been making an impact over the the last few weeks regardless of his role, averaging 12.3 points, 7.4 boards, 2.7 assists, 1.1 threes and 0.9 steals over the last nine games in 26.7 minutes a contest.

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Starting Sunday Filipowski will start Sunday's game against the Thunder, Ben Anderson of KSL News Salt Lake City reports.

Impact Filipowski will enter the starting five due to Lauri Markkanen (illness) being ruled out. This will be Filipowski's second start over the last three games. In his previous start, he logged 15 points, eight rebounds, five assists and two steals acorss 31 minutes.

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Retreating to bench Filipowski won't start against the Knicks on Friday.

Impact With Jusuf Nurkic back in action following a one-game absence due to a right rib contusion, Filipowski will slide to the second unit. Over his last five appearances off the bench, the second-year big man has averaged 9.4 points, 6.8 rebounds and 2.4 assists in 23.4 minutes per contest.

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Markkanen scores 30 and the Jazz use a big fourth quarter to beat the Nets 123-110

Lauri Markkanen scored 30 points, Keyonte George had 29 and the Utah Jazz used a huge fourth quarter to beat the Brooklyn Nets 123-110 on Thursday night

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Getting chance with first unit Filipowski is starting Thursday's game against the Nets.

Impact Filipowski has been playing well off the bench lately, averaging 10.8 points, 6.8 rebounds and 2.3 assists in his last six appearances. He'll draw the start Thursday with Jusuf Nurkic (ribs) and Kevin Love (rest) sidelined.

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Near double-double off bench Filipowski provided 12 points (5-13 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 2-3 FT), eight rebounds and four assists in 31 minutes during Sunday's 129-101 loss to the Rockets.

Impact Filipowski is the first man off the bench most nights and is one of Utah's most consistent contributors. Ever since being relegated to the bench Nov. 2, Filipowski is averaging 9.4 points, 6.5 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 0.4 steals and 0.7 blocks across 21.2 minutes.

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Returns after one-game absence Filipowski closed with 18 points (7-11 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-4 FT), seven rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal in 26 minutes during Friday's 144-112 loss to the Thunder.

Impact Filpowski was able to play through the wrist injury that held him out of Tuesday's loss to the Lakers, and he provided dependable interior support for Lauri Markkanen and Jusuf Nurkic in the loss. Most of Filipowski's production came during garbage time in the fourth quarter, where he accrued seven points, a rebound and an assist. Kevin Love was on fire during the first quarter with the second unit, which is one reason why it took a little while for Filipowski to get his opportunities.

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Upgraded to available Filipowski (wrist) is available for Friday's game against the Thunder, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Impact Filipowski will shake off a questionable tag to return from a one-game absence. In his last five appearances for the Jazz, Filipowski averaged 9.6 points, 7.6 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 0.8 blocks and 0.8 three-pointers in 21.4 minutes per contest.

NOVEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time call for Friday Filipowski (wrist) is questionable for Friday's game against the Thunder.

Impact Filipowski sat out of Tuesday's matchup with the Lakers due to a right wrist sprain and is in danger of missing another game. Kyle Anderson and Taylor Hendricks would be in line for more minutes if Filipowski can't go Friday.

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The Utah Jazz host the Oklahoma City Thunder in an NBA Cup in-season tournament group play matchup

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Out Tuesday Filipowski (wrist) won't play Tuesday against the Lakers.

Impact Filipowski will miss his first game of the season Tuesday, and for now, he should be considered questionable for Friday's game against the Thunder. Brice Sensabaugh, Kevin Love and Cody Williams are candidates for increased minutes with Filipowski on the inactive list.

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Questionable for Tuesday Filipowski is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Lakers due to a sprained right wrist, Ben Anderson of KSL News Salt Lake City reports.

Impact We'll have a better idea on Filipowski's status for Tuesday's game based on his activity level at shootaround, but if he's not able to give it a go, that would open up some minutes for Brice Sensabaugh. Check back closer to Tuesday's tip for official word on Filipowski's status.

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Quiet in 26 minutes Filipowski had seven points (2-6 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, three assists and one block over 26 minutes during Monday's 120-113 loss to the Timberwolves.

Impact Taylor Hendricks (hamstring) missed the front end of the back-to-back set, but he remains day-to-day. Filipowski wasn't able to take advantage of the opportunity, and he's still looking to find the form he had as a rookie. Through the opening 10 games, Filipowski is shooting 36.9 percent from the field for 6.9 points, 4.8 rebounds and 2.3 assists in 19.9 minutes per contest.

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Limited to 16 minutes Filipowski racked up four points (2-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt), one rebound, two assists and one steal over 16 minutes during Sunday's 126-103 loss to the Hornets.

Impact Taylor Hendricks replaced Filipowski in the first unit and responded with a strong 14-point outing in 25 minutes. Filipowski is shooting 36.8 percent from the field to open the campaign, so it's not a surprise to see the Jazz go in a different direction, at least in the short term.

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Modest production as starter 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.

Impact 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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Starting Thursday Filipowski is in the starting lineup for Thursday's exhibition against Portland.

Impact 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, so he's not a great target in standard formats.

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Cleared to play Monday Filipowski (back) will play during Monday's preseason game against the Mavericks, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Impact 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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Goes through practice Filipowski (back) was a full participant at Sunday's practice, according to KSL Sports.

Impact 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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Sitting again Friday Filipowski (back) won't play in Friday's preseason game against the Spurs, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Impact 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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Sitting out Wednesday Filipowski (back) won't play in Wednesday's preseason opener against the Rockets, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Impact 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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Inactive for Monday's scrimmage Filipowski (back) didn't participate in Monday's scrimmage, Ben Anderson of KSL News Salt Lake City reports.

Impact 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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Dealing with back issue Filipowski (back) was unable to participate in Tuesday's practice.

Impact Filipowski was shut down for the end of the Las Vegas Summer League for maintenance purposes back in July, and the severity of his current injury isn't clear. 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.

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