The Jazz head coach isn’t Gregg Popovich and isn’t trying to be, but there are enduring lessons from the Hall of Fame coach that Hardy will use to shape the Jazz.

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.

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.