# Jazz Sign Keyonte George to Massive Extension

> Utah Jazz secure five-year $157.5m extension for Keyonte George.
- Title: Jazz Sign Keyonte George to Massive Extension · Newsweek
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: utah jazz, keyonte george, nba, contract extension, five-year, 157.5 million, rookie-scale, baylor university, 23.6 points, 6.1 assists, 3.7 rebounds, 45.6 field-goal percentage
- Source: Newsweek — https://newsweek.com/sports/nba/jazz-sign-keyonte-george-to-massive-extension-after-breakout-season-report-12461475
- Author: Matthew Couden
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- Topics: utah jazz, keyonte george, nba, contract extension, five-year, 157.5 million, rookie-scale, baylor university, 23.6 points, 6.1 assists, 3.7 rebounds, 45.6 field-goal percentage
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Utah Jazz signed Keyonte George to a five-year $157.5 million contract extension after his breakout season.