Utah Jazz sign guard Keyonte George to five-year, $157.5 million contract extension

The Utah Jazz have signed guard Keyonte George to a five-year, $157.5 million contract extension, as reported by ESPN and confirmed by the team. The deal begins in the 2027-28 season, with George earning $6.6 million this year. George, the 16th pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, averaged career highs of 23.6 points and 6.1 assists last season. The Jazz, who finished 22-60, also drafted Darryn Peterson with the No. 2 pick and traded Walker Kessler to the Lakers. George joins Victor Wembanyama and Amen Thompson as the first 2023 draft picks to sign extensions.