Utah Jazz sign guard Keyonte George to $157.5 million extension
The gist
The Utah Jazz signed 22-year-old guard Keyonte George to a five-year, $157.5 million extension.
The deal bets big money on a young core after four losing seasons.
How it unfolded
- Sep 18, 2026The Jazz sign guard Keyonte George to a five-year, $157.5 million contract extension.
- Oct 20, 2026A report projects Utah's 2026-27 payroll at $188,400,680, bottom five in the league and $23,439,680 above the salary cap, with an average age of 25.1.
- Oct 21, 2026The Jazz open the season on the road, losing 123-103 to the Memphis Grizzlies as Ty Jerome scores 45 points.