Boston Celtics lock up forward Jordan Walsh with three‑year extension

The Boston Celtics announced that 22‑year‑old forward Jordan Walsh has agreed to a three‑year contract extension. Reported values range from $15 million to $16 million, with two fully guaranteed seasons and a team option for 2029‑30. The deal begins in the 2027‑28 season after the Celtics exercised Walsh’s $2.4 million player option for 2026‑27.

Walsh, the No. 38 pick in the 2023 NBA draft, appeared in a career‑high 68 games last season, starting 25 and posting 5.4 points, 4.0 rebounds, 0.8 assists, 0.7 steals and 0.5 blocks per game while shooting 51% from the floor and 38% from three‑point range. His defensive versatility – capable of guarding both forwards and quicker guards – has become a key part of Boston’s switch‑heavy scheme.

The extension follows a series of recent deals by Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens, including contracts for Ron Harper Jr. and Neemias Queta. By retaining Walsh, Boston aims to keep a low‑risk, defensively‑oriented player who can continue developing alongside stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown as the roster is reshaped after the trade of Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers.