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Jazz lock in Keyonte George with a multiyear extension as part of a major rebuild

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Anderson, M. (2026, September 18). Jazz lock in Keyonte George with a multiyear extension as part of a major rebuild. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/basketball/jazz-lock-in-keyonte-george-with-a-multiyear-extension-as-part-of-a-major-rebuild/article_2fe95d11-1b21-5097-843f-c297bbca1a98.html

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Keyonte George signed a five-year, $157.5 million contract extension with the Utah Jazz, keeping him in Salt Lake City through 2031-32 as part of their rebuilding efforts. The deal was announced by Jazz president Austin Ainge, who praised George’s leadership and commitment to the team. George, drafted 16th overall last year, had a breakout season averaging 23.6 points and 6.1 assists per game. This signing comes as the Jazz continue to revamp their roster, having previously traded All-Stars Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert.

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The Utah Jazz locked in rookie guard Keyonte George with a multiyear extension on Friday, signaling their commitment to rebuilding for future success. While the specific terms were not disclosed by the team, ESPN reported it as a five-year deal worth $157.5 million. This contract ensures George remains with the Jazz through the 2031-32 season.

Austin Ainge, president of basketball operations at the Jazz, highlighted George’s leadership and dedication to the team’s growth, emphasizing his role in connecting with teammates both on and off the court. In his rookie year, George averaged 23.6 points, 6.1 assists, 3.7 rebounds, and 1.1 steals per game, showcasing significant progress from his college career.

The Jazz's rebuilding strategy includes a core of young talent like George alongside veterans such as Lauri Markkanen and Jaren Jackson Jr., along with recent lottery picks Darryn Peterson (second overall in the 2023 draft) and Ace Bailey (fifth overall in 2025). This move underscores the Jazz’s ambition to compete for championships despite facing financial penalties earlier this year from the NBA, which fined them $500,000 for not playing certain key players during crucial moments of games against Miami and Orlando.

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The NBA fined the Jazz $500,000 in February for not playing Markkanen and Jackson in the fourth quarter of close games against Miami and Orlando because the league said the team was trying to improve its draft position.

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2026-09-19 · Toronto Star

Jazz lock in Keyonte George with a multiyear extension as part of a major rebuild · assertive framing

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Jazz guard Keyonte George signed a multiyear extension Friday, securing for Utah a key element in their rebuilding project. asserted

George → sign → project

The club did not announce the terms, but ESPN reported it was a five-year, $157.5 million extension. asserted

it → announce → terms

The deal takes him through the 2031-32 season. asserted

deal → take → season

“Keyonte’s leadership, growth, and commitment to what we’re building make him an integral part of this franchise’s future,” Austin Ainge, Jazz president of basketball operations, said in a statement. asserted

Ainge → build → statement

“His work ethic, ability to connect with teammates in the locker room and on the floor, and his love for this team and our fans have been incredible to watch. asserted

ethic → connect → team

“We’re thrilled he’s choosing to remain in Utah as a foundational piece as we continue chasing our ultimate goal: a championship.” asserted

we → ’re → goal

George, taken 16th in the 2023 NBA draft, comes off a season in which he produced career highs of 23.6 points and 6.1 assists per game while averaging 3.7 rebounds and 1.1 steals. asserted

he → take → rebounds

He is part of a Jazz core that also includes veterans Lauri Markkanen and Jaren Jackson Jr. as well as Darryn Peterson and Ace Bailey, lottery picks in the two most recent drafts. asserted

that → include → drafts

Peterson was selected second overall this year and Bailey went fifth in 2025. asserted

Bailey → select → 2025

Utah has been in a major rebuild, winning a combined 39 games over the past two seasons. asserted

Utah → win → seasons

The Jazz have not produced a winning record since going 49-33 in 2021-22 season, after which they overhauled their roster, trading All-Stars Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert. asserted

they → produce → Mitchell

team → fin → position

Jazz owner Ryan Smith said on social media that wasn’t the case, pointing out Utah beat the Heat. asserted

Utah → say → Heat