As coach Quin Snyder's future remains unclear, possibility exists that he could end his eight-year tenure with Utah Jazz, sources say

After weeks of conversations with ownership and management, Utah Jazz coach Quin Snyder's future remains unclear and a possibility exists that he could decide to end his eight-year tenure with the franchise, sources told ESPN.

While talks are described as «good faith» attempts at a resolution that'll keep Snyder, discussions with owner Ryan Smith and CEO of Basketball Operations Danny Ainge have yet to secure the coach's return for next season, sources said.

The Jazz has offered to extend Snyder's current contract, which has two years left including his option for the 2023-24, sources said. The organization would also welcome Snyder simply returning on his current contract for next season, sources said.

«Quin Snyder is one of the best coaches in the NBA,» Jazz general manager Justin Zanik said during exit interviews in late April. «There is no other partner I would rather have as a coach and as a leader of our players and as a partner in our front office than Quin Snyder.»

There's no timetable on reaching a decision and talks are expected to continue, sources said.

Conversations have largely been centered on philosophical issues and how the sides can work together moving forward with a franchise trying to make the next step in Western Conference contention, sources said.

Snyder expressed no interest in discussing open jobs in the marketplace this offseason, sources said, but sitting out a season would certainly leave him one of the most sought-after candidates in 2023 and beyond. Snyder has been recovering from hip surgery since the Jazz were eliminated in six games by Dallas in the Western Conference quarterfinals.

Snyder has a 372-264 record in eight seasons for the Jazz, matching Golden State's Steve Kerr for the