Payton Pritchard has signed a two-year, $44.2 million contract extension with the Boston Celtics, with the second season being a mutual option worth nearly $23 million.
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Payton Pritchard has signed a two-year, $44.2 million contract extension with the Boston Celtics, per Shams Charania of ESPN.
The second season is a mutual option between him and the Celtics for the 2029-30 campaign.
Payton Pritchard signs new Celtics deal
Payton Pritchard secured himself a new deal in Boston following a breakout run last season.
Appearing in 79 games, Pritchard averaged career highs in points (17), assists (5.2), and rebounds (3.9) in 2025-26, helping the Celtics clinch a 56-win season.
Pritchard will earn over $21 million in 2028-29, with an option worth nearly $23 million for 2029-30 that either side can accept or decline.
This is a significant pay raise, as he will earn $7.8 million this season and $8.3 million next year.
The 26th pick of the 2020 NBA Draft who is a key member of the Celtics' 2024 title run and the 2025 Sixth Man of the Year winner, Pritchard is now locked long-term in Boston's future plans.
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