Jordan Clarkson to sign 3-year extension with Jazz —report

Guard Jordan Clarkson is finalizing a three-year, $55-million contract extension to remain with the Utah Jazz, The Athletic reported Sunday.

The deal will extend through the 2025-26 season.

Last week, Clarkson elected to pick up his $14.3 million player option for the 2023-24 season.

Clarkson, 31, averaged a career-high 20.8 points and 4.4 assists to go along with 4.0 rebounds in 61 games (all starts) last season. He shot a robust 44.4 percent from the floor and 33.8 percent from 3-point range.

The recipient of the NBA's Sixth Man of the Year award in 2020-21, Clarkson has contributed 15.9 points, 3.4 rebounds and 2.7 assists in 661 career games (203 starts) with the Los Angeles Lakers, Cleveland Cavaliers and Jazz. — Field Level Media/Reuters