Deseret News - Report: Utah Jazz, Royce O’Neale agree to multiyear contract extension

[Ryan McDonald]

Utah Jazz forward Royce O’Neale (23) laughs while talking to teammate Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell (45) during a Hornets’ free throw as the Utah Jazz and the Charlotte Hornets play an NBA basketball game at Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City on Friday, Jan. 10, 2020. Utah won 109-92. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Royce O’Neale will reportedly be staying with the Utah Jazz for the next four years.

ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski first reported on Sunday morning that O’Neale and the Jazz have agreed to a four-year, $36 million extension that will begin next season.

Jazzzzzzz Nation @utahjazz
Let’s get it #Blessings pic.twitter.com/4ieoXYwqfR

— Royce O'Neale (@BucketsONeale00) January 19, 2020​

He would have become a restricted free agent this summer.

The Baylor product joined the Jazz in training camp in 2017 but wasn’t assured of a roster spot. Now in his third season, he has become the team’s most important perimeter defender and an excellent catch-and-shoot 3-pointer.

This story will be updated as more information becomes available.

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