Payton Pritchard Signs Two-Year, $44.2 Million Extension with Celtics

The Boston Celtics signed guard Payton Pritchard to a fully guaranteed two-year, $44.2 million extension featuring a mutual option for the 2029-30 campaign. Coming off a career-best season where he averaged 17.0 points, 5.2 assists, and 3.9 rebounds across 79 games as the 2024-25 Sixth Man of the Year, Pritchard remains a vital offensive weapon for Boston, securing a major bargain as he prepares for an even bigger role following his standout championship campaign.