What happened
Payton Pritchard agreed to a two-year, $44.2 million extension with Boston, and the deal includes a mutual option for 2029-30.
After starting 50 of 79 games while Jayson Tatum missed much of last season, Pritchard is expected to move back into a sixth-man role after coming off the bench in Saturday’s preseason game and scoring 25 points.
The extension secures a major backcourt piece, but Boston’s preseason look still leaves open how often Pritchard starts or closes games. His role should shape bench scoring and guard minutes as the Celtics adjust around new additions.
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Original reporting: Payton Pritchard contract extension: What it means for Celtics, former Sixth Man of the Year — Yahoo Sports ↗