Keyonte George has signed a $157.5 million contract extension with the Utah Jazz, according to a September 20 report. The 22-year-old guard became the third player from the 2023 Draft to sign an extension, following Victor Wembanyama and Amen Thompson.
During a press conference on Saturday, George was joined by Utah Jazz Governor Ryan Smith and head coach Will Hardy to celebrate the agreement. George told reporters that the deal provides him with six more years in the NBA and offered a sense of relief. He noted that while the moment was something he fought hard for, he is ready to get back to work.
The extension follows a career-best season for the former Baylor standout. George averaged 23.6 points on 45.6% shooting, along with 6.1 assists and 3.7 rebounds. He ranked first in points for the Jazz and second in assists among players who played 50 or more games. Prior to this, he averaged 16.8 points on 39.1% shooting during the 2024-25 season.
The agreement resolves previous uncertainty regarding George's contract status. During the off-season, reports from ESPN's Tim MacMahon suggested the Jazz and George were unlikely to reach a rookie-scale extension, with some speculation that he would not receive a $51 million max salary. Had an agreement not been reached by the October deadline, George would have entered Restricted Free Agency in the summer of 2027.
Jazz leadership expressed strong support for the guard. President of basketball operations Austin Ainge described George as an integral part of the franchise's future, while Governor Smith praised his all-in approach to the team and community. Coach Will Hardy stated it was an honor to coach the player.
