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SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Jazz announced Friday afternoon that they have agreed to a contract extension with guard Alec Burks.
The Jazz did not release the details of Burks extension, per team policy, but Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo Sports reported the extension is a four year, $45 million deal to keep Burks in Utah. Jody Genessy of the Deseret News confirmed Wojnarowski's report, saying Burks "will make $42 million and up to $45 million with incentives in a four-year deal that begins in 2015-16."
"We have great regard for Alec's work ethic and dynamic athletic ability as well as his growth potential," Jazz General Manager Dennis Lindsey said in a prepared statement. "Alec is a young player with a unique skillset and true passion for basketball who consistently finds the gym and has displayed the characteristics and desire to continue to improve his game. He is a high-character individual who, throughout his time with the Jazz, has expressed his love for Salt Lake City and Jazz fans, so we are thrilled to know that he will be a core piece of our future as we continue to grow."
Jazz fans have been very supportive of me since day one, and I am very happy to be able to continue my playing career in Utah, which has become like a second home to my family and me.
–Alec Burks
"I feel very blessed and want to thank the Miller family and Jazz organization for their belief in me and my abilities, and to have made this type of commitment to me," Burks said in a statement. "Jazz fans have been very supportive of me since day one, and I am very happy to be able to continue my playing career in Utah, which has become like a second home to my family and me."
The Jazz and Burks' agent, Andy Miller, had until midnight EST to negotiate a contract before the guard entered into restricted free agency next summer.
Burks is the third player the Jazz have drafted or aquired recently to get a contract extension beyond their rookie deal. The Jazz signed Derrick Favors to a four year, $49 million deal at the beginning of the 2013-14 season and signed Gordon Hayward to a four year, $63 million deal this summer.
The Jazz and Enes Kanter’s agent decided earlier this week to forego an extension. Kanter will enter into restricted free agency next summer.
Burks was selected 12th overall in the 2011 draft. In his four seasons with the Jazz, Burks is averaging 9.8 points, 2.7 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game.
