What happened: The deal is a five-year rookie-scale extension worth $157.5 million, per ESPN. It gets done a year before restricted free agency.
Why it matters: Utah secures George as its backcourt core heading into the 2026-27 season. The structure gives Utah long-term cost certainty at guard.
By the numbers: 23.6 points, 6.1 assists last season; 5 years, $157.5 million.
What to watch: Watch for the team to formalize the agreement.