Guard Keyonte George agreed to a five-year, $157.5 million rookie-scale contract extension with the Utah Jazz, keeping him under contract through the 2031-32 season.

The Los Angeles front office traded heavily to secure center Walker Kessler on a four-year, $130 million contract, adding an elite rim protector to the team.

The Utah Jazz acquired former Defensive Player of the Year Jaren Jackson Jr. from the Memphis Grizzlies in a blockbuster trade, signaling an end to rebuilding years.