Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George, 22, has agreed to a five‑year rookie‑scale extension worth $157.5 million, keeping him in Salt Lake City through the 2031‑32 season. The deal follows a breakout 2025‑26 campaign in which he posted career‑high numbers.
Utah Jazz point guard Keyonte George has secured a five‑year, $157.5 million rookie‑scale contract extension, the team confirmed on Friday, September 18, 2026 (source [1]). The agreement locks the 22‑year‑old guard with the franchise through the 2031‑32 NBA season, reflecting his rapid rise from a 2023 first‑round pick to a core piece of the Jazz’s backcourt.
George’s 2025‑26 season marked a breakout year. He started all 54 games he appeared in, averaging 23.6 points, 6.1 assists, 3.7 rebounds and 1.1 steals per contest (source [2]). His shooting also improved, posting career‑best percentages of 45.6 % from the field, 37.1 % from three‑point range, and an impressive 89.2 % from the free‑throw line. He finished third on the roster with 134 made three‑pointers, underscoring his emergence as a reliable perimeter threat.
Since being selected 16th overall in the 2023 NBA Draft, George has compiled averages of 17.2 points, 5.3 assists and 3.4 rebounds over 196 games (133 starts) (source [2]). He earned NBA All‑Rookie Second Team honors in his debut season (2023‑24) and has steadily grown into a leader on the floor. The new extension not only rewards his recent performance but also signals Utah’s commitment to building around him as the franchise eyes deeper playoff runs in the coming years (source [6]).