Frank Layden, the sharp-witted former coach who led the Utah Jazz to the playoffs for the first time, has died. He was 93.

“Frank Layden made a lasting impact on the Jazz, the state of Utah, and the NBA,” the Jazz said in a statement Wednesday. “There will never be another like him. Our thoughts go out to his family as we join in mourning his loss and celebrating his life. Rest easy, Coach.”

Known for his humor and sideline antics, Layden coached the Jazz from 1981-89 and had 277 wins, third-most in franchise history. He’s the only coach in Jazz history to be named NBA coach of the year, earning the honor in 1984, when he also was honored as executive of the year.

Born in Brooklyn in 1932, Layden began his coaching career in the high school ranks before moving on to coach at his alma mater, Niagara University. He made the jump to the NBA in 1976 on Hubie Brown’s staff with the Atlanta Hawks and became the New Orleans Jazz’s GM in 1979.

Layden took over as coach after Tom Nissalke was fired midway through the 1981-82 season and led the franchise to its first playoff appearance in his second season. Layden stepped away from coaching early in the 1988-89 season and was replaced by future Hall of Famer Jerry Sloan.

Layden stayed on as the team’s president and general manager, part of a staff that selected Hall of Famers John Stockton and Karl Malone. He spent one season as coach of the WNBA’s Utah Starzz in 1998-99.

“It’s hard to imagine the story of the Utah Jazz without the presence of Frank Layden,” Jazz owners Ryan and Ashley Smith said. “He was an amazing person who meant so much to this organization and to our fans. His love of the sport was felt around the NBA, and he set the franchise on a course for success, helping to build an enduring legacy for the state of Utah.”

The Phoenix Suns signed star guard Devin Booker to a two-year, $145 million maximum contract extension through the 2029-30 season, multiple sources reported.

Booker, 28, has been one of the NBA’s best shooting guards, earning four All-Star appearances in 10 NBA seasons. The two-time all-NBA player has averaged 24.4 points since Phoenix took him out of Kentucky with the 13th overall pick in the 2015 draft.

Chet Holmgren agreed on a five-year contract extension worth nearly $240 million to remain with the NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder, multiple sources reported.

ESPN, which first reported the deal, citing agent Bill Duffy, said it could eventually be worth $250 million because of various contract escalators.

He was the No. 2 pick behind Orlando’s Paolo Banchero in the 2022 NBA draft, then missed the entirety of what would have been his first pro season with a foot injury. He played all 82 games in 2023-24 to help the Thunder make the second round of the playoffs, then was limited to 32 games this past season after suffering a hip injury.

Holmgren was there for the entirety of the Thunder playoff run, averaging 15.2 points and 8.7 rebounds in 23 postseason games — capped by Oklahoma City holding off Indiana and winning the NBA Finals in seven games.

Three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic decided to delay a contract extension with the Denver Nuggets this summer, multiple sources reported.

It doesn’t affect Jokic’s status in Denver in the short term: He has at least two years remaining on his deal — $55.2 million this season and $59 million in 2026-27, along with a player option in 2027-28 worth nearly $63 million.

Jokic became eligible Tuesday to sign an extension that could have added three years and around $212 million to his contract. By waiting until next summer to sign, Jokic would be eligible to add four years to his deal at even more money than this summer’s extension would have guaranteed.

Kelly Olynyk is getting traded for the third time in five months, this time going from Washington to San Antonio for two players and a second-round pick, multiple sources reported. The Wizards will receive Malaki Branham and Blake Wesley, reports said.

James Jones is joining the NBA front office as executive vice president and head of basketball operations, replacing Joe Dumars in that role.

MOTORSPORTS

Red Bull abruptly fired longtime team principal Christian Horner, ending a 20-year stint that included eight Formula 1 drivers titles and recent turmoil that rocked the team.

Red Bull did not give a reason for the decision in a statement, but thanked Horner for his work.

Laurent Mekies of sister team Racing Bulls will replace Horner in his role as team principal and chief executive of the Red Bull team.

Horner had been Red Bull team principal since it entered F1 as a full constructor in 2005. He oversaw eight F1 drivers’ titles — four for Sebastian Vettel and four for Verstappen — and six constructors’ titles during his time with the team. But McLaren has dominated this season in F1, while Red Bull’s performance has dipped.

NHL

The Edmonton Oilers acquired forward Isaac Howard, 21, from the Tampa Bay Lightning in exchange for forward Sam O’Reilly, who was picked 32nd overall in the 2024 draft.

Howard finished with 52 points (26 goals, 26 assists) in 37 games while helping Michigan State win the Big Ten season and conference tournament titles and earning the Hobey Baker award as the NCAA’s top player.

The club also announced that Howard agreed to a three-year entry-level deal beginning in 2025-26.

Howard was selected by the Lightning with the 31st overall selection in 2022 draft. He spent two seasons with the Spartans, finishing with 88 points (34 goals, 54 assists) over 73 games.

O’Reilly, 19, skated in 62 regular-season games with the London Knights of the Ontario Hockey League last season, recording 28 goals and 71 points. The Toronto native helped the Knights win a second straight OHL title.

NFL

Tampa Bay Buccaneers All-Pro left tackle Tristan Wirfs had surgery on his right knee and is expected to start the season on the sideline.