Will Hardy is being given more time to continue the rebuild of the Utah Jazz. The Jazz announced Monday that Hardy has signed a contract extension, one that could keep him as head coach through the 2030-31 season.

"The Utah Jazz have signed head coach Will Hardy to a long-term contract extension through the 2030-31 season... Will Hardy signed a new six-year contract extension with the Jazz, sources tell ESPN," added Charania. "Hardy has been tasked through the development years of the Jazz, and now locked in well beyond."

The Utah Jazz announced Monday that they agreed to an extension with head coach Will Hardy through the 2030-31 NBA season. Team governor Ryan Smith called Hardy a "a great leader, communicator, and ambassador" for the organization: The deal comes even though the Jazz finished 14 games worse than their 31-51 record last year.