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Boston Celtics roster contracts and player updates

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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.

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