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. He'll enter his fourth season with the Jazz next fall.

"The Utah Jazz have signed head coach Will Hardy to a long-term contract extension through the 2030-31 season... Will Hardy signed a new six-year contract extension with the Jazz, sources tell ESPN," added Charania. "Hardy has been tasked through the development years of the Jazz, and now locked in well beyond."

The Utah Jazz have made it clear they see Will Hardy as the coach to lead the team out of a long rebuild. Hardy has agreed to a multi-year extension through the 2030-31 season, the team announced Monday.