Celtics lock up guard Payton Pritchard with new contract
Boston guard Pritchard, a reserve who has earned a larger role, will stay with the team on a two-year extension worth $44.2 million. The deal carries a mutual option reaching into 2029-30, and analysts say he could start.
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What happened
Celtics guard Payton Pritchard has agreed to a two-year contract extension worth $44.2 million. The deal includes a mutual option for the 2029-30 season. Commentators say Pritchard has earned a bigger role and could start for Boston.
Why it matters
The extension keeps Pritchard with the Celtics for the foreseeable future.
Timeline
- Oct 13, 3:53 PM ET: Celtics guard Payton Pritchard agreed to a two-year, $44.2 million extension with a mutual option for 2029-30.
- Oct 14, 7:22 AM ET: Commentary argued Pritchard has earned a long-term starting role, though Joe Mazzulla's starting lineup remained uncertain.
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