Payton Pritchard extension starts at $21.2M in 2028-29

First year hits max 140% of average salary

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 55m1 min read

Breakdown of the Payton Pritchard extension: Existing contract 2026/27: $7.8M 2027/28: $8.3M Extension 2028/29: $21 Via @BobbyMarks42 on X

What happened: Pritchard remains under his current deal at $7.8 million in 2026-27 and $8.3 million in 2027-28. The extension adds $21.2 million in 2028-29 and $22.9 million in 2029-30, with the final season structured as a mutual option.

Why it matters: The first extension year reaches the maximum allowed at 140% of the average player salary. That structure sets cost certainty for two additional seasons while leaving the 2029-30 decision shared between player and team.

By the numbers: Current deal: $7.8M in 2026-27, $8.3M in 2027-28. Extension: $21.2M in 2028-29, $22.9M mutual option in 2029-30. Extension opener set at 140% of average player salary.

What to watch: Pritchard becomes eligible to sign another extension starting in October 2028.

Sources

@BobbyMarks42 2026-10-13T20:33:08.452878+00:00

CONVERSATION

Loading comments…

NBAAnalysisPayton Pritchard

Follow NBA Intelligence

Real-time signals and analysis

@WireReportNBA

WR Pro

The day's sports, briefed to your inbox at 7am ET. Every claim sourced.

$9/month Free weekly newsletter →