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USA Today
5 hours ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Paul George retracts previous statement on Ace Bailey: 'He wants to do it his way'
"[Ace Bailey] wants to do it his way … I hate being that person to be like, 'Oh you should've done this.' Everybody has their own path.''PG opens up on how Ace handled his pre-draft process. After previously criticizing Ace Bailey for his handling of team workouts before the 2025 NBA draft, Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George offered a retraction of those comments. Bailey orchestrated a rumor-filled predraft process that left some doubt about where he would end up after canceling a workout with the 76ers and turning down other invitations, including one from the Utah Jazz. He was the only U.S.-based prospect who didn't attend any workouts. The 18-year-old was the consensus choice to be the third or fourth pick before eventually falling to the Jazz at No. 5. George initially questioned his decision to cancel workouts, but the nine-time All-Star, speaking on "Podcast P" this week, now has a different take on the situation. I want to kind of retract what I said. How can we get on a kid that kind of knows what he wants? We're not in his shoes. He wants to do it his way. He is good enough. He has got the talent. He is going to go where he wants to go. That is his decision. It could have backfired, but it didn't. He is still in a great situation. He still gets to showcase what he could do. He had a great game, too. He went crazy. He showed his potential, a flash of it. Bailey denied ever considering not reporting to the team and stated he is eager to get to work with the team. He immediately hit the practice facility for a workout upon arriving in Salt Lake City and has impressed the team in the early going. The former Rutgers standout debuted with the Jazz in the Salt Lake City Summer League, averaging 13 points, seven rebounds and two assists in two games. He was limited to those two appearances because of a hip injury and didn't suit up for the team in Las Vegas, Nevada. Bailey, who has drawn comparisons to George, is highly touted for his size, overall skill set and ability to impact games on both ends of the court. He projects to have a bright future and appears content with putting the predraft process behind him and contributing to the organization.
Yahoo
20 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Clayton scores 20 as Jazz complete unbeaten Summer League
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4 Sports) – With Brice Sensabaugh and Ace Bailey sitting out, it was Walt Clayton Junior's turn to take on the offensive load. Clayton poured in 20 points in Utah's 86-82 victory over Oklahoma City Wednesday night at the Huntsman Center. The Jazz went 3-0 in the Salt Lake City Summer League. Clayton made 4 of 10 three-pointers to go along with four assists in the game. Sensabaugh, Bailey shine in Jazz Summer League win 'I think it's been good,' Clayton said about his Summer League experience so far. 'Any time you can win games, I think it's a great thing. The whole experience has been great, and obviously there's been a lot of learning as the days goes on.' Kyle Filipowski recorded his second straight double-double with 18 points and 15 rebounds, wrapping up a fantastic three-game stretch for the second year player. Filipowski has come a long way since his first Summer League experience last year as a rookie. 'This last year has been crazy journey for me so far,' Filipowski said. 'It's helped me to get to where I am now. I think it's just helped me grow my confidence going into this Summer League. Those things that I need to focus on and how I can affect the game other than just scoring.' Elijah Harkless added 11 points, while Isaiah Collier scored 8 points with 6 assists. Utah had a three-point lead at the half, and led by as many as 18 points in the third quarter. The Thunder stormed back to take an 80-79 lead with under three minutes to play, but Clayton hit his fourth three-ball of the game with 2:31 left to give the Jazz the lead for good. Jazz trade John Collins in three-team deal Utah will next travel to the Las Vegas Summer League, where they will take on Charlotte on Friday at 5:00 p.m. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
20 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Filipowski named MVP of Vegas Summer League
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4 Sports) – Despite playing in just three games in the Las Vegas Summer League, Jazz forward Kyle Filipowski was named the Most Valuable Player of the event. Filipowski is the first Jazz player to win the Summer League MVP award. 'I think I was just trying to show how good of a player I am, how dominant of a player I am,' Filipowski said after winning the award. 'I didn't think I would be the MVP of the league this summer. I didn't even think about that for for a second.' Former Jazz coach Frank Layden passes away at 93 In the three games he played, Filipowski averaged 29.3 points and 7.7 rebounds per game, while shooting 56 percent from the floor. Filipowski scored 35 points in his final game against the Spurs. 'It's pretty cool,' Filipowski said. 'I don't even know if I get a trophy or anything, but it's pretty cool just to see my my hard work paying off and with these little accolades. It's just another positive step towards improving myself and trying to be a positive factor.' The Jazz went 1-4 in the Las Vegas Summer League after winning all three games of the Salt Lake City Summer League. On this extremely young roster, Filipowski seems poised for a big role this upcoming season, something he's looking forward to. Clayton scores 20 as Jazz complete unbeaten Summer League 'They've been very proud of the work I've been putting in this summer leading up to this,' Filipowski said. 'But obviously it's just another stepping stone to the bigger picture. The larger goal that we have in mind and going into training camp and in year two. Just with the confidence and the the comfortability, it's just starting out with that, and I definitely feel like I'm in the right headspace.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Associated Press
a day ago
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- Associated Press
Kyle Filipowski becomes 1st Utah Jazz player to earn NBA Summer League MVP
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Kyle Filipowski became the first Utah Jazz player to earn most valuable player honors in the NBA Summer League on Tuesday. Filipowski, a 6-foot-11 forward out of Duke, averaged a league-leading 29.3 points per contest over three games while adding 7.7 rebounds and 2.3 assists. He shot 56.1% from the field and 39.1% from 3-point range. His best summer league performance came against San Antonio on July 14th when he finished with 35 points and 11 rebounds. He's hoping to use his summer league experience as a springboard for the role he wants to play with the Jazz in his second NBA season. 'Obviously it's different in summer league versus (the regular season),' Filipowski said, following the third and final summer league game for the Jazz. 'I'm just trying to be myself out there right now. However that translates to the season, that's how it's going to be. I'm going to make the most of it in that way.' Filipowski appeared in 72 games in his rookie campaign with Utah, making 27 starts. He averaged 9.6 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 1.9 assists in 21.2 minutes per game. By season's end, Filipowski was one of only two NBA rookies to total more than 650 points, 400 rebounds and 100 assists. ___ AP NBA:
Winnipeg Free Press
a day ago
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Kyle Filipowski becomes 1st Utah Jazz player to earn NBA Summer League MVP
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Kyle Filipowski became the first Utah Jazz player to earn most valuable player honors in the NBA Summer League on Tuesday. Filipowski, a 6-foot-11 forward out of Duke, averaged a league-leading 29.3 points per contest over three games while adding 7.7 rebounds and 2.3 assists. He shot 56.1% from the field and 39.1% from 3-point range. His best summer league performance came against San Antonio on July 14th when he finished with 35 points and 11 rebounds. He's hoping to use his summer league experience as a springboard for the role he wants to play with the Jazz in his second NBA season. 'Obviously it's different in summer league versus (the regular season),' Filipowski said, following the third and final summer league game for the Jazz. 'I'm just trying to be myself out there right now. However that translates to the season, that's how it's going to be. I'm going to make the most of it in that way.' Filipowski appeared in 72 games in his rookie campaign with Utah, making 27 starts. He averaged 9.6 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 1.9 assists in 21.2 minutes per game. By season's end, Filipowski was one of only two NBA rookies to total more than 650 points, 400 rebounds and 100 assists. ___ AP NBA:
