Will Hardy is being given more time to continue the rebuild of the Utah Jazz. The Jazz announced Monday that Hardy has signed a contract extension, one that could keep him as head coach through the 2030-31 season.

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

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.