Utah Jazz Pick Up Fifth Year Option On Will Hardy’s Contract
Sep 27, 2024, 10:01 AM | Updated: Sep 30, 2024, 1:26 pm
SALT LAKE CITY – The Utah Jazz announced they exercised the option on Will Hardy’s contract.
Hardy is entering his third year as the team’s head coach and is currently the youngest NBA head coach.
Terms of the deal were not released, per team policy.
Correction:
The @utahjazz announce they have picked up Will Hardy’s FIFTH year option.
Hardy is entering year three overseeing the team. #TakeNote | @kslsports pic.twitter.com/f49nOYWkp0
— Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) September 27, 2024
Will Hardy, Utah Jazz head coach
“Will has done a great job of guiding our program and instilling the right values and competitive habits with our young group,” said Jazz general manager Justin Zanik. “The organization looks forward to developing with Will as we strive for long-term success through strategic and deliberate growth.”
Danny Ainge on picking up Will Hardy’s fifth-year option:
“We love Will, we love the direction, we love the teammate that he is.”#takenote | @utahjazz
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) September 27, 2024
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Hardy, the Richmond, Virginia native, came to Salt Lake from the Boston Celtics.
In his first season leading the team, Hardy posted a 37-45 record. His second season saw a 31-51 record as the team are in a major rebuild, focusing on developing young talent.
Utah Jazz Media Day Begins Friday
The Utah Jazz will split their media availability over two days as they prepare to open the training camp on October 1.
Team owner Ryan Smith, CEO Danny Ainge, and general manager Justin Zanik will all speak on Friday, September 27, beginning at 11 a.m. MST, while coach Will Hardy, and the team’s players will speak on Monday, September 30.
You can hear all of media day on KSL Sports Zone or the KSL Sports app (download here).
Ben Anderson is the Utah Jazz insider for KSL Sports and the co-host of Jake and Ben from 10-12p with Jake Scott on 97.5 The KSL Sports Zone. Find Ben on Twitter at @BensHoops or on Instagram @BensHoops.
