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.

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.