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Jazz guard Keyonte George signs five-year, $157.5 million extension

4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 3:48 PM

Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Jazz guard Keyonte George signs five-year, $157.5 million extension

Summary

Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George has agreed to a five-year, $157.5 million rookie-scale contract extension. The announcement was made on September 18, 2026, following George's impressive performance during the 2025-26 season, where he averaged a career-high 23.6 points and 6.1 assists. The extension secures George's future with the Jazz after three seasons in the NBA. Specific details about the contract and its implications for the team’s salary cap management have not been disclosed.

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Key Details

•Keyonte George averaged 23.6 points and 6.1 assists last season.
•The extension was reported by ESPN's Shams Charania and Tim MacMahon.
•This agreement secures George's role with the Jazz for the next five years.
•The contract is a rookie-scale extension.

Latest Updates

4:34 PMESPN — Sources: Jazz, George reach $157.5M extension
3:52 PMYahoo Sports — Utah Jazz, Keyonte George agree to huge extension after breakout season
3:49 PMYahoo Sports — Keyonte George's extension with Jazz does not include team or player option
3:12 PMYahoo Sports — Jazz guard Keyonte George reportedly agrees to 5-year, $157.5 million extension
3:06 PMYahoo Sports — Jazz, Keyonte George agree to five-year, $157.5 million rookie-scale extension

What they're saying

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The Utah Jazz and guard Keyonte George have agreed to a five-year, $157.5 million contract extension, sources tell ESPN.
— ESPNby Tim MacMahon and Shams Charania