With the NBA Summer League complete, the Utah Jazz now move to the slow part of the offseason, the 'dog days' of summer, as it were. When they invite players to training camp on 'prove it' deals, open roster spots in advance of the regular season, and ponder possible trades.
The surprising summer league performance of Kyle Filipowski, winning the MVP award in Las Vegas, begs the question: Is Filipowski ready to start in the frontcourt? Or at least get significant minutes in the 2025-26 season?
And if so, what does that mean for former Utah Jazz All-Star Lauri Markkanen, who is best suited at the four spot?