Celtics, Payton Pritchard agree to 2-year, $44.2M extension

Deal includes mutual option for 2029-30

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard has agreed to a two-year, $44.2 million contract extension, plus a mutual option i Via @ShamsCharania on X

What happened: The two-year extension is worth $44.2 million and includes a mutual option for 2029-30. CAA's Austin Brown and Max Saidman confirmed the terms to ESPN as Boston opens its 2026-27 preseason schedule.

Why it matters: Boston secures backcourt continuity while reshaping the roster after the Jaylen Brown trade. The short structure keeps future payroll flexibility intact entering the 2026-27 season.

What to watch: Boston will formalize the deal before opening night. Watch for his preseason workload and closing-lineup role.

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@ShamsCharania 2026-10-13T19:52:00.264275+00:00

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