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The Utah Jazz are reportedly holding off on offering Keyonte George a long-term contract, despite his breakout third season and career highs in scoring, rebounding, and defense. Front office sources say they want to see if he can sustain that level of play before committing to a deal that could approach the rookie extension max. While this aligns with the Jazz’s history of prioritizing financial flexibility, waiting risks letting George’s value rise and potentially losing him to other teams. At just 23, he’s still on an upward trajectory — and if he’s truly the franchise’s future point guard, locking him in now, even with a big contract, should be the priority to ensure his long-term commitment to Utah.

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