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.

While winning coaches have been fired across the league recently, Jazz coach Will Hardy was rewarded with a contract extension. That’s not meant as a slight to Hardy, who’s done a nice job with the roster he’s been dealt.

While the team has struggled on the court as it is torn down and rebuilt, Hardy has shown he can develop players and is a quality coach.