From Newsweek · Matthew Couden · · 1m 10s
Jazz Sign Keyonte George to Massive Extension
Utah Jazz secure five-year $157.5m extension for Keyonte George.
In brief
Utah Jazz secure five-year $157.5m extension for Keyonte George. Utah Jazz signed Keyonte George to a five-year $157.5 million contract extension after his breakout season. Originally reported by Newsweek.
Jazz agree to extension
The Utah Jazz reportedly agreed to a five-year $157.5 million contract extension to keep star guard Keyonte George on their roster for the foreseeable future.
George's contract details
The extension, a rookie-scale deal, pays George $157.5 million over five years with no team or player options and accounts for 16% of the Jazz's salary cap.
George's performance
George averaged 23.6 points, 6.1 assists, and 3.7 rebounds with 45.6% field-goal shooting during his breakout season.
Jazz roster moves
Utah added Darryn Peterson and traded Walker Kessler to the Lakers for multiple future picks in recent offseason moves.
Fan reactions
Fans praised the deal as 'the most underrated player in the league' and 'a rare scenario where I like this deal for all parties involved.'
What happens next
The Jazz face a challenging 22-60 record but could earn an All-Star spot if George continues improving his stats.
In short
Utah Jazz signed Keyonte George to a five-year $157.5 million contract extension after his breakout season.
