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Jazz Sign Nurkic, Redefine Frontcourt After Kessler Exit

7/19/2026

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The Utah Jazz signed Jusuf Nurkic to a two-year, $22 million deal, making him the starter after Walker Kessler left.
Kyle Filipowski will start at center, joining Jusuf Nurkic, Lauri Markkanen and Jaren Jackson Jr. in frontcourt.
Svi Mykhailiuk earned a guaranteed contract but will see fewer minutes as Josh Okogie competes for wing.
The Jazz aim for a top-eight seed, though a top-six finish appears unlikely after Walker Kessler’s departure.

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The Utah Jazz signed Jusuf Nurkic to a two-year, $22 million deal, making him the starter after Walker Kessler left.
Kyle Filipowski will start at center, joining Jusuf Nurkic, Lauri Markkanen and Jaren Jackson Jr. in frontcourt.
Svi Mykhailiuk earned a guaranteed contract but will see fewer minutes as Josh Okogie competes for wing.
The Jazz aim for a top-eight seed, though a top-six finish appears unlikely after Walker Kessler’s departure.