Reports: Celtics Ink Pritchard to New 2-Year Deal
The Sixth Man of the Year averaged career highs of 17.2 points, 5.2 assists and 3.9 rebounds last season.
- On Tuesday, the Boston Celtics and guard Payton Pritchard agreed to a two-year, $44.2 million contract extension that secures the 2025 NBA Sixth Man of the Year through the 2028-29 season.
- Pritchard, 28, earned the extension after delivering the best season of his six-year career in 2025-26, averaging career highs with 17.0 points, 5.2 assists, and 3.9 rebounds per game.
- Known for durability, the 6-foot-1 guard has appeared in 426 games since being drafted 26th overall in 2020, building on his previous four-year, $30 million pact viewed as team-friendly.
- With the extension finalized, the Celtics prepare for their October 20 season opener against the Detroit Pistons, with Pritchard positioned as a core backcourt piece after increasing his touches to nearly 70 per game.
- Pritchard will earn over $21 million for the 2028-29 season, with the final year including a mutual option worth nearly $23 million that provides flexibility for both parties.
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Payton Pritchard and Celtics Agree to 2 Year $44.2 Million Extension
Payton Pritchard and the Boston Celtics got an extension done ahead of the Oct. 19 deadline, agreeing to a two-year, $44.2 million deal with a mutual option for the second season, according to ESPN. Both sides found a middle ground between the maximum three-year, $69 million contract that could have placed Pritchard below his market value into next decade before he steps into a significantly larger role in Boston’s offense next year. However, wi…
Report: Celtics sign G Payton Pritchard to 2-year, $44.2M extension - Regional Media News
By Field Level Media Oct 13 (Field Level Media) - The Boston Celtics agreed to a two-year, $44.2-million contract extension with guard Payton Pritchard that will begin in the 2028-29 season, ESPN reported Tuesday. Pritchard, 28, delivered the best season of his six-year career in [...]
Report: Celtics sign G Payton Pritchard to 2-year, $44.2M extension
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