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.

Will Hardy 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