Pritchard, Celtics agree to two-year, $44.2M extension

Payton Pritchard has agreed to a two-year, $44.2 million extension with Boston, according to ESPN's Shams Charania, who cited Pritchard's agents at CAA. ClutchPoints' Brett Siegel reports the new money won't begin until 2028-29, keeping him under contract through 2029-30 with a mutual option in that final year.

Pritchard won Sixth Man of the Year in 2024-25 before stepping into a starting role in 2025-26 after injuries opened up bigger minutes. He started 50 games last season and set career highs, averaging 17.0 points, 3.9 rebounds and 5.2 assists per game.

$44.2M · 2yr

+ 8 reports from 8 outlets

ESPN · 5mCeltics lock up Pritchard with $44.2M extension, option year

The Athletic · 34mPritchard locks in two-year, $44.2M extension with Boston

Heavy · 47mPritchard's new Celtics money doesn't kick in until 2028-29

RealGM · 48mPritchard locks in two years, $44.2M with Celtics

ClutchPoints · 58mPritchard's new deal runs through 2029-30 with mutual option

Bleacher Report · 1hPritchard, Celtics agree to two-year, $44.2M extension

Yahoo Sports · 1hPritchard locks in two-year, $44.2M Celtics deal with mutual option

Hoops Rumors · 1hPritchard, Celtics agree to two-year, $44.2M extension

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