NBA·September 20, 2026 02:24 PM ET

Keyonte George agrees to 5-year, $157.5 million Jazz extension, per ESPN

The deal comes a year before restricted free agency.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 201 min read

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What happened: Utah announced the agreement Friday, September 18. [NBA.com](https://www.nba.com/news/keyonte-george-5-year-extension-jazz)

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Why it matters: The commitment to George gives Utah a long-term building block in its backcourt.

By the numbers: The reported terms average $31.5 million annually over the extension's five years.

What to watch: George's performance in the upcoming 2026-27 season will provide the first on-court measure of that investment.

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