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Jazz and restricted free agent center remain apart on new contract
The team offered the center a five-year deal worth roughly $140 million. The sides have not reached an agreement and the player remains a restricted free agent.
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A gap persists between a restricted free agent center and the Jazz after the team presented an offer worth about $140 million over five years, sources told ESPN. The proposed contract would represent the largest ever extended to a center without All-Star honors. The team retains the right to match any offer sheet the player signs.
Player performance The 7-foot-2 center ranked second in the league with 2.4 blocks per game and fifth with 12.2 rebounds per game during the 2024-25 season. He appeared in only five games last season before undergoing season-ending shoulder surgery.
Extension outlook for another player Sources also indicated limited progress toward a rookie contract extension for a guard despite the team's view that he will play a central role after averaging 23.6 points and 6.1 assists per game in 2025-26. Officials said they want to see further improvement before committing near the rookie extension maximum.
The team is willing to let both players reach restricted free agency if extensions are not completed.
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