CITY OF SALT Lake At Monday’s end-of-season media availability, Quin Snyder chose not to talk about his present contract or his future with the Utah Jazz.
The Jazz coach talked about a number of problems with the team while he was in charge, but when asked, he wouldn’t say if he would stay with the team in the future.
Snyder said, “I am still adamant that I am not going to talk about my contract situation in public.” “That’s not something I want to do or feel comfortable with.”
Quin Snyder on whether he plans to be with the @utahjazz in the future:
“Continue to maintain that I am not going to discuss my contractual situation publicly. It’s not something I want to do or am comfortable doing.” #TakeNote | @kslsports
— Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) May 9, 2022
Snyder is supposedly signed for another season with the Jazz and has an extension on the table, but he hasn’t said what he plans to do before the 2022–23 season.
The Jazz coach had surgery on his hip last week, so he hasn’t had a chance to talk about his future with CEO Danny Ainge, General Manager Justin Zanik, or his backup coaches.
However, Snyder indicated that he plans to complete the traditional offseason requirements as planned.
Snyder said, “From an ownership point of view, I agree with what Ryan [Smith] is doing, and I respect him and his plans for the franchise.” “Then it was great to work with Justin and Danny.”
The coach talked about his time in Utah in the past tense, which could be seen as a clue about what he planned to do next, but he quickly admitted that there wasn’t much to take from what he said.
“My family has loved it here, and don’t judge by the tense when I speak,” Snyder said. “My family loves it here.”
Quin Snyder on being with the @utahjazz and his future:
“My family has loved it here, and don’t judge by mood when I speak. My family loves it here.”#TakeNote | @kslsports
Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) May 9, 2022
Snyder’s name has been linked to multiple jobs around the NBA, most notably the Los Angeles Lakers vacant coach post and as a preferred replacement for Gregg Popovich by the San Antonio Spurs.
The Lakers have reportedly started interviews for their open position, while, like Snyder, Popovich has rejected the chance to address his future coaching plans.
Snyder is the team’s second-winningest coach behind Hall of Famer Jerry Sloan.
After eight seasons with the team, Snyder has a managing record of 372-264 with three opening-round playoff series wins. The Jazz finished with the fifth seed in the Western Conference with a record of 49-33 this season.
