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.

Will Hardy is being given more time to continue the rebuild of the Utah Jazz, receiving a multi-year extension to remain as the team's head coach.

While the team has struggled on the court as it is torn down and rebuilt, Hardy has shown he can develop players and is a quality coach.