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