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.

The Utah Jazz and coach Will Hardy agreed to a contract extension through 2031, the team announced Monday morning. “We are excited to extend Will Hardy’s contract as head coach of the Utah Jazz through 2031.

The Utah Jazz announced Monday morning that Hardy has signed a multi-year contract extension to stay with the franchise through 2031.