Filipowski’s Rise After Kessler Trade | NBA News

The Utah Jazz just pulled off a masterclass in offseason chess, landing Darryn Peterson with the second pick, executing a savvy sign-and-trade for Walker Kessler that nets them draft riches, and adding free agents to build a future-ready frontcourt. With Kessler gone, Kyle Filipowski — long overshadowed — is now the centerpiece of Utah’s center rotation, primed for a breakout role. Surrounded by Lauri Markkanen, Jaren Jackson Jr., and Jaxson Hayes, Filipowski’s cost-effective, steadily improving game makes him the perfect long-term fit. If he keeps developing his offense and defense, he could become the anchor this young core needs to win now and build for the future. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9269efc1bbec8daa