Hardy just completed his third season as the head coach of the Jazz, who are mired in a long-term rebuild, but team governor Ryan Smith stated that the hope is that Hardy will be the head coach of the franchise when it returns to title contention.

The Utah Jazz’s leadership wanted to make clear: Despite all of the losing during the 2024-25 season, they love Will Hardy as the franchise’s head coach. So on Monday, they put pen to paper on another contract extension, locking Hardy in through the 2030-31 season. Hardy’s contract previously ran through 2026-27.

SALT LAKE CITY – The Utah Jazz have signed head coach Will Hardy to a multi-year contract extension.