In recent news, the Boston Celtics have reportedly signed guard Payton Pritchard to a four-year, $30 million contract extension. It is being reported that Pritchard’s contract is fully guaranteed.

The Celtics drafted Pritchard out of Oregon with the 26th pick of the 2020 NBA Draft.

Pritchard was slated to be a restricted free agent after the 2023-23 season as this was the final year of his rookie contract.

Last season, Pritchard averaged 5.6 points per game, 1.8 rebounds per game, and 1.3 assists per game in 48 games.

In the last game of the 2023-24 season, Pritchard recorded a triple-double against the Atlanta Hawks. This was the first triple-double of his career.

En route to a 120-114 win, Pritchard recorded 30 points, 14 rebounds, and 11 assists. Additionally, Pritchard shot 9-for-16 from the three-point line and 10-f0r-21 overall.

Pritchard also appeared in 10 postseason games for the Celtics last season. However, the guard played spotty minutes and was not regularly in rotation.

Over the course of his career, Pritchard averages 6.6 points per game, 2.1 rebounds per game, and 1.7 assists per game.

In June, the Oregon alum requested a trade from the team. However, with this extension, it is evident that Pritchard will likely be in the team’s long-term plans.

Earlier in the offseason, the Celtics traded Marcus Smart and Malcolm Brogdon. These were two guards were ahead of Pritchard in the rotation, causing him to regularly be out of the rotation.

Despite the team recently acquiring Jrue Holiday, another guard, Pritchard will sill likely assume a bigger role this upcoming season.