Boston Celtics aim to extend contracts for Payton Pritchard this October
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 6:42 PM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
The Boston Celtics plan to pursue an extension for point guard Payton Pritchard in October. Pritchard currently has a favorable contract, considered one of the best value deals in the NBA. Analysts from the "How Bout Them Celtics!" podcast emphasized the need for the team to secure the Oregon alum before his free agency options expand. The discussion includes potential salary expectations and what might be a reasonable agreement for both Pritchard and the franchise.
- •Celtics want to secure Payton Pritchard before free agency.
- •Pritchard is on one of the NBA's top value contracts.
- •The extension discussions are expected to occur in October.
- •Analysts predict potential salary expectations for Pritchard.
- •Pritchard previously won Sixth Man of the Year.
- 6:42 PMYahoo Sports — The Boston Celtics need to extend point guard Payton Pritchard
"Pritchard is on one of the best value deals in the NBA, but Boston can't keep him on it forever.
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