Mykhailiuk agreed to a four-year, $15 million contract with the Jazz on Friday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Mykhailiuk has bounced around the league in recent years, but he's landed a multi-year deal with Utah. He made 41 regular-season appearances with the Celtics last year and averaged 4.0 points and 1.2 rebounds in 10.1 minutes per game. He should provide depth for his new club during the 2024-25 season.
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Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Reaches extension with Utah
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Marrkanen (shoulder) agreed to a five-year, $238 million contract extension with the Jazz on Wednesday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
The extension includes a renegotiation of his 2024-25 salary, with Markkanen earning another $24 million on top of the $18 million he was already fully guaranteed. With the extension, Markkanen will not be eligible to be traded prior to the Feb. 6 deadline, so the forward could be in store for a long-term stay in Utah. Markkanen will be a popular target early on in fantasy drafts during the upcoming season after averaging 23.2 points, 8.2 rebounds, 3.2 three-pointers, 2.0 assists in 33.1 minutes per game over 55 appearances in 2023-24.
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Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Will sign extension with Utah
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Markkanen (shoulder) is expected to sign a long-term extension with the Jazz, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports Tuesday.
One of the most coveted trade targets on the market is now staying put, and a deal could be signed as soon as Wednesday. Markkanen would therefore be ineligible to be traded during the 2024-25 season, and the deal will keep him on the books through 2029. While specifics aren't known yet, Charania is reporting that the deal is expected to be upwards of $200 million which would make this the richest contract in Jazz history. Over the last two campaigns with the Jazz, Markkanen compiled regular-season averages of 24.4 points, 8.4 rebounds and 1.9 assists.
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Jazz's Micah Potter: Inks contract with Utah
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The Jazz signed Potter to a two-way deal Saturday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.
Potter will return to Utah for a third consecutive season on a two-way pact. The 26-year-old averaged a career-high 11.6 minutes in a career-high 16 regular-season appearances last season, during which he averaged 3.3 points and 2.7 rebounds while shooting 42.9 percent from beyond the arc. Potter will likely spend most of his time with Utah's G League affiliate, the Salt Lake City Stars, as he is buried behind a fairly deep frontcourt consisting of Walker Kessler, John Collins, Drew Eubanks, Taylor Hendricks and Kyle Filipowski.
Filipowski recorded 26 points (8-22 FG, 3-11 3Pt, 7-7 FT), 11 rebounds, four assists and two steals in 33 minutes during Sunday's Summer League finale against the Pistons.
Filipowski impressed in Utah's final Summer League matchup, posting game-high marks in points and rebounds. After a productive showing in the Summer League, Filipowski turns his sights to the regular season. The Duke product will likely have to earn his playing time to begin the season, but he could carve out a role alongside Lauri Markkanen and Taylor Hendricks as the season progresses.
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Jazz's Keshawn Justice: Starting in Summer League finale
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Justice (quadriceps) is starting Sunday's Summer League finale against the Pistons.
Justice was unavailable Tuesday against the Clippers due to a right quad contusion, but he'll be back in action following a one-game absence. Over three appearances in the Las Vegas Summer League, he's averaged 6.7 points and 2.7 rebounds in 13.0 minutes per game.
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Jazz's Darius Bazley: Won't play Sunday
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Bazley (illness) is out for Sunday's Summer League game against the Pistons, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
Bazley is officially out for Sunday's bout against the Pistons, becoming the sixth player ruled out on the Jazz for their Summer League finale. Bazley should be good to go for training camp, but he faces an uphill battle for a spot in the rotation come the regular season.
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Jazz's Jason Preston: Remains out for SL finale
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Preston (personal) has been ruled out for Sunday's Summer League matchup against the Pistons.
Preston will miss back-to-back games to end Summer League action due to personal reasons. The 2021 second-round pick signed a two-way contract with Utah this offseason after appearing in seven contests for the Jazz last season.
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Jazz's Taylor Hendricks: Tending to personal issues
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Hendricks (personal) isn't with the Jazz for the team's exhibition game against Detroit on Sunday.
Hendricks showed some signs of growth in his second Summer League stint but remained inconsistent on the offensive end. Still, the second-year forward should be given plenty of time to work through growing pains during the regular season with the Jazz still in a rebuilding phase.
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Jazz's Cody Williams: Will miss Summer League finale
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Williams has been ruled out for Sunday's Summer League game against the Pistons due to an illness.
The No. 10 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, Williams played well in Summer League action but will miss the finale due to a minor ailment. He should be fully healthy for training camp and is expected to compete for a rotational role as a rookie.
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Jazz's Darius Bazley: Questionable for Sunday
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Bazley is questionable for Sunday's Summer League game against the Pistons due to an illness.
Cody Williams has been ruled out due to an illness, but Bazley still has a chance to suit up for Utah's Summer League finale. Bazley, a 2019 first-round pick, has suited up for four teams over the last two years but inked a three-year contract with the Jazz this offseason.
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Jazz's Isaiah Collier: Sitting out SL finale
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Collier won't play in Sunday's Summer League game against the Pistons due to right knee soreness.
Collier will take a seat for Utah's final exhibition game in Las Vegas due to pain in his right knee. The rookie point guard showed well during Summer League and could operate as Keyonte George's backup once the regular season rolls around.
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Jazz's Keshawn Justice: Won't play Thursday
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Justice has been ruled out for Thursday's Summer League matchup with the Clippers due to a right quad contusion.
The extent of Justice's quad injury isn't currently clear, but he hasn't been a huge part of the Jazz's Summer League rotations, so his absence won't have much of an impact.
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Jazz's Jason Preston: Not with team
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Preston is out for Thursday's Summer League game versus the Clippers due to personal reasons, Ben Anderson of KSL News Salt Lake City reports.
Preston will miss Thursday's contest, but it is unclear if he will be out for the remainder of the Las Vegas Summer League. Going into his third season, Preston is unlikely to receive a significant role for the Jazz.
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Jazz's Russell Westbrook: Dealt to Utah, to sign with Denver
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The Clippers are sending Westbrook, a second-round pick and cash to the Jazz in exchange for Kris Dunn in a sign-and-trade Thursday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports. Westbrook is expected to agree to a contract buyout with Utah, where he will ultimately land with Denver after clearing waivers.
The 35-year-old guard saw a reduced role in 2023-24, starting in just 11 of his 68 regular-season appearances and averaging 11.1 points, 5.0 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 1.1 steals in 22.2 minutes. With Westbrook seemingly content with a bench role and not demanding a high salary, he could be an ideal backup point guard for a contending team such as the Nuggets.
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Jazz's Kyle Filipowski: Fills stat sheet in SL
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Filipowski submitted 20 points (9-16 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 0-1 FT), seven rebounds, two assists, three steals and a block during 26 minutes of Wednesday's 86-76 win over the Raptors in Summer League.
Filipowski has been a standout performer for the Jazz in Las Vegas, averaging 14.3 points, 6.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 2.0 combined steals-plus-blocks in three games played. The seven-footer has also knocked down three of his six attempts from distance. While Filipowski is better fit to play the five, he could see most of his action in 2024-25 at the power forward spot considering the Jazz's center depth.
