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Boston Celtics roster contracts and player updates

Overview

In early July 2026, the Celtics secured guard Payton Pritchard with a three-year, $67 million extension. A week later, they fully guaranteed forward Jordan Walsh’s $2.4 million third-year deal for the 2026-27 season. On 23 July, the club confirmed Walsh’s three-year extension, reported at $15-$16 million with two fully guaranteed seasons and a team option for 2029-30, beginning in 2027-28. Walsh’s 68-game rookie season—5.4 points, 4.0 rebounds, 0.8 assists and 51% shooting—was highlighted as a key defensive asset. By 26 July, the Celtics were publicly focused on locking up Pritchard before his next extension window opens on Oct. 1. Front-office officials emphasized his career-high 17 points per game, 5.2 assists and 55.6% two-point shooting, noting the need to manage salary-cap and luxury-tax pressures while preserving offensive firepower around star Jayson Tatum. Following these roster moves, Payton Pritchard addressed the team's transition during an August basketball camp. Reflecting on the offseason trade of Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers and the acquisition of Paul George, Pritchard stated, “It’s always sad to see a teammate go,” but noted he is preparing for increased offensive responsibility and a more player-led environment. As the second longest-tenured player on the roster, Pritchard noted he has become accustomed to roster shifts and expressed readiness to compete against his former teammate, stating, “You move on and you prepare to go to battle against him.” Pritchard also highlighted personal goals, such as improving his free-throw percentage, and emphasized the importance of offseason bonding among players like Jayson Tatum, Paul George, and Derrick White to build chemistry. On 26 August, details emerged regarding the blockbuster trade that sent Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers. In exchange, the Celtics received Paul George, two first-round draft picks, and two second-round picks.

Entities

Boston Celtics · Jaylen Brown · Payton Pritchard · Jayson Tatum · Philadelphia 76ers

Timeline

  1. 14 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Jaylen Brown adopts aggressive mindset for Philadelphia 76ers debut

    Jaylen Brown has announced an aggressive mindset for his debut season with the Philadelphia 76ers, though reports suggest he could be traded if the team fails to perform.

  2. 21 days ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Philadelphia 76ers target leadership with Jaylen Brown acquisition

    Philadelphia 76ers executive Bob Myers highlights Jaylen Brown as a vital leadership addition intended to provide an edge and championship experience alongside Joel Embiid and LeBron James.

  3. 24 days ago

    [SPORTS] 8 sources
    Philadelphia 76ers acquire Jaylen Brown from Boston Celtics

    The Philadelphia 76ers acquired Jaylen Brown from the Boston Celtics in a major trade involving Paul George and draft picks, significantly reshaping both rosters for the upcoming NBA season.

  4. 27 days ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Payton Pritchard discusses Celtics roster changes and team goals

    Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard discussed increased offensive roles, team leadership, and the emotional impact of the Jaylen Brown trade during a recent basketball camp.

  5. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Boston Celtics move to sign guard Payton Pritchard to extension

    The Boston Celtics aim to secure guard Payton Pritchard on a multi‑year extension as he becomes eligible, seeking to lock in his rising value after a career‑high season.

  6. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 10 sources
    Boston Celtics lock up forward Jordan Walsh with three‑year extension

    The Boston Celtics have signed forward Jordan Walsh to a three‑year extension worth about $15‑$16 million, locking in the 22‑year‑old defensive specialist through 2030 with a team option for 2029‑30.

  7. 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Boston Celtics guarantee Jordan Walsh's 2026‑27 contract

    The Celtics have guaranteed Jordan Walsh’s $2.4 million contract for the 2026‑27 season, keeping the defensive‑oriented forward on the roster as he works to improve his offense.

  8. 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Boston Celtics eye $67 million extension for guard Payton Pritchard

    The Boston Celtics are expected to offer guard Payton Pritchard a three‑year, $67 million extension as he becomes eligible on Oct 1, aiming to lock up the emerging scorer after Jaylen Brown’s trade.

Sources

24-ore.com · basketusa.com · bleacherreport.com · blogdebasket.com · ca.sports.yahoo.com · celticsblog.com · clnsmedia.com · coriell.org · essentiallysports.com · heavy.com · hoopsrumors.com · mediaindonesia.com · nesn.com · noticiasdemalaga.es · parlons-basket.com · si.com · sportsnaut.com · thesource.com · volvo.com

This summary has been updated 3 times: see revision history