Celtics eye Payton Pritchard extension amid offseason contract moves
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 6:49 AM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
The Boston Celtics are reportedly looking to extend Payton Pritchard's contract as part of their offseason strategy following the trade of Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers. Pritchard, who became extension-eligible this summer, started a career-high 50 games last season, averaging 17 points, 5.2 assists, and 3.9 rebounds. A Celtics front office member indicated that securing Pritchard's future is a priority, emphasizing his importance to the team's scoring needs. Despite this, sources suggest Pritchard may contemplate waiting to capitalize on better contract opportunities that could arise from a projected increase in salary cap over the next two years.
- •Boston Celtics traded Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers earlier this month.
- •Payton Pritchard is extension-eligible this summer after a strong season.
- •He averaged 17 points and started 50 games last season.
- •Celtics prioritize extending Pritchard, but he may wait for better deals.
- •Neemias Queta and Jordan Walsh have already signed contract extensions.
- 6:49 AMYahoo Sports — Celtics’ Payton Pritchard Extension Talks Get Interesting Update
"Since the Boston Celtics traded Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers earlier this month, Brad Stevens has spent his time tying players down to contract extensions.Neemias Queta signed a four-year $56 million deal. Jordan Walsh inked a three-year $15 million extension, both of which will start in the 2027 season. Next up is Payton Pritchard. […] The post Celtics’ Payton Pritchard Extension Talks Get Interesting Update appeared first on HEAVY.
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