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.

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

The Utah Jazz believe Will Hardy is the right person to lead the franchise back to prominence. The team announced a long-term extension with Hardy on Monday. Hardy's extension is reportedly for six seasons, keeping him with the Jazz through the 2030-31 NBA season, per ESPN's Shams Charania.