According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, confirmed by the Utah Jazz, head coach Will Hardy will remain with the organization for the foreseeable future after signing a new contract.
Hardy’s extension will last for six years, which is a positive sign for the direction of the team. In his first three years as the Jazz’s coach, he has made a positive impact on the team, including putting them in a position to fight for the postseason in his first two seasons.
However, Utah has decided to go down the rebuilding route, and force the team to tank for better draft positioning. With Utah doing that, there is no blame put on Hardy for their lackluster seasons.
“I’m humbled and honored,” Hardy said. “This is an incredible franchise. To be able to be committed to the next phase of our process is hard to explain. Moments like this are very surreal. I’m so excited.”
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