Despite a somewhat slow start to his rookie season, Filipowski closed the 2024-25 campaign with some encouraging performances. Over the final 16 games, he averaged 14.0 points, 8.7 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 1.0 steals, 0.8 blocks and 1.6 three-pointers in 27.4 minutes per game. He followed this up by turning in a dominant Summer League performance, averaging 23.2 points, 9.5 rebounds, 2.2 three-pointers and 1.8 combined steals and blocks, taking home MVP honors. Utah is unlikely to be competitive again this season, instead opting to focus on developing its youth. With John Collins, Collin Sexton and Jordan Clarkson out of the picture, Filipowski should play a more sizeable role right out of the gate. He will have to contend with the returning Taylor Hendricks and Lauri Markkanen, meaning backup center minutes are going to be crucial to his overall value. The Jazz rotation remains curious to say the least, with Filipowski's exact role likely open for discussion. While he should feature on a nightly basis, there is a chance his playing time could once again increase as the season progresses.