The Boston Celtics and guard Payton Pritchard are discussing a contract extension. Pritchard is in the final season of his rookie scale deal.
Boston and the fourth-year guard have until the start of the regular season to reach an agreement on an extension. If no deal is reached, the Celtics can make Pritchard a restricted free agent in the summer of 2024.
Pritchard is expected to take on a bigger role in a revamped Celtics backcourt. Boston traded starter Marcus Smart and Sixth Man of the Year Malcolm Brogdon. Pritchard is expected to back up newly acquired Jrue Holiday and holdover Derrick White this season.