Overview
- The Jazz and Keyonte George agreed to a five-year rookie-scale extension reported at $157.5 million that kicks in for the 2027-28 season, contains no player or team option, and includes about $500,000 in annual incentives totaling roughly $2.5 million.
- ESPN first reported the agreement on Friday, September 18, 2026, and the club issued a statement praising George after multiple outlets corroborated the terms.
- George earned the new deal on the strength of a breakout 2025-26 season in which he averaged 23.6 points and 6.1 assists over 54 games while shooting 45.6% from the field, 37.1% from three and 89.2% from the free-throw line.
- The extension keeps George from becoming a restricted free agent next summer and cements him alongside Lauri Markkanen, Jaren Jackson Jr., Darryn Peterson and Ace Bailey as the Jazz’s young core.
- The contract will consume a meaningful share of Utah’s cap—about 16% by some estimates—and could shape future roster moves, and some outlets have reported a different $175 million figure so public filings will be watched for final guarantee details.