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Utah Jazz, Keyonte George Agree to $157.5 Million Extension
The deal locks in the 22-year-old guard after a career-high 23.6 points and 6.1 assists per game last season, ESPN reported.
- On Friday, the Utah Jazz and guard Keyonte George agreed to a five-year, $157.5 million contract extension, securing the breakout star through 2031 without player or team options.
- Agent Jason Ranne finalized the agreement with Jazz president Austin Ainge after months of negotiations, aiming to beat the rookie extension deadline arriving next month.
- The 22-year-old guard earned the extension following a breakout 2025-26 campaign where he averaged career highs of 23.6 points and 6.1 assists per game on 45.6 percent shooting.
- At an average annual value of $31.5 million, the contract accounts for approximately 16 percent of Utah's salary cap, positioning George alongside Lauri Markkanen and Jaren Jackson as a core "big contract" player.
- Utah's front office views George as a cornerstone for their rebuilding process, fitting the team's timeline alongside young talents Ace Bailey and Darryn Peterson to establish a potent backcourt nucleus.
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Reports: Jazz G Keyonte George agrees to $157.5M extension
Utah Jazz point guard Keyonte George agreed to a five-year, $157.5 million rookie-scale contract extension, multiple outlets reported Friday.George, 22, averaged 23.6 points, 6.1 assists, 3.7 rebounds and 1.1 steals in 54 games (all starts) with the Ja...
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