Jazz, Keyonte George agree on extension; 5 years, $157.5M, sources say

Guard Keyonte George has signed a contract extension with the Utah Jazz, the team announced Friday.

While the club did not announce the terms, sources told ESPN that it is a five-year contract extension worth $157.5 million. The deal does not include a team or player option, sources said. The terms were finalized Friday after months of negotiations between George's agent Jason Ranne of The Team and Jazz president of basketball operations Austin Ainge.

George's new deal will account for approximately 16% of Utah's salary cap.

"Keyonte's leadership, growth, and commitment to what we're building make him an integral part of this franchise's future," Ainge said in a statement. "His work ethic, ability to connect with teammates in the locker room and on the floor, and his love for this team and our fans have been incredible to watch.

George, 22, the 16th pick in the 2023 draft, cemented himself as an essential piece of the franchise's foundation with a breakout campaign last season. He averaged 23.6 points and 6.1 assists while shooting 45.6% from the floor and 37.1% from 3-point range -- all career bests.

The Jazz envision George and Darryn Peterson, the No. 2 pick in this year's draft, emerging as one of the league's most dynamic backcourt duos.

Utah, which endured a rebuilding process in recent years, hopes to make a major leap toward competitiveness this season after acquiring two-time All-Star power forward Jaren Jackson Jr. at the trade deadline.