Details of Jazz Kyle Filipowski Contract Revealed

The Utah Jazz may have gotten a steal in the second-round.

Mar 31, 2024; Dallas, TX, USA; Duke Blue Devils center Kyle Filipowski (30) reacts in the second half against the North Carolina State Wolfpack in the finals of the South Regional of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at American Airline Center. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports | Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports

The Utah Jazz have locked up their 2024 second-round pick. Kyle Filipowski, a Duke University product, has signed a four-year deal worth 12 million dollars.

According to Hoops Hype, the first two years are guaranteed, and the third and fourth years are non-guaranteed, with the last year having a team option. It's not too often a second-round pick gets a four-year deal out of the gates, but Filipowski made quite an impression in this year's Summer League.

The Utah Jazz signed rookie Kyle Filipowski to a four-year, $12 million deal, league sources told @hoopshype. The deal is fully guaranteed for the first two years, is non-guaranteed Year 3, and has a team option Year 4. The former Duke star was the 32nd pick of the 2024 NBA Draft pic.twitter.com/5KDWb5lW3h

— Michael Scotto (@MikeAScotto) August 13, 2024

Against the Detroit Pistons, Filipowski lit up the scoreboard with 26 points while also grabbing 11 rebounds. A projected first-round selection in the 2024 NBA draft, Filipowski slipped into the second round, and the Jazz were able to capitalize.

Filipowski is entering a good situation with where Utah's rotation stands. It will be a crowded frontcourt with Walker Kessler, John Collins, Taylor Hendricks, and Drew Eubanks. However, with Utah being in the midst of a rebuilding, Filipowski will get opportunities to earn his minutes.

If Utah is going to be considered a contender in the near future, it'll need to hit on some of these draft picks. Since starting the rebuild, the Jazz's highest first-round pick is the ninth overall pick in the 2023 draft. Regarding Filipowski, the Jazz are certainly high on the University Duke product.

Filipowski could also start with the Salt Lake City Stars if he doesn't make the initial rotation. Jazz fans will find out soon enough, with the tip-off less than two months away.

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