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Payton Pritchard is built to thrive in Boston: ‘Break you or really make you’

Sunday at the Auerbach Center, Payton Pritchard discussed his new contract extension and the perseverance it took to reach this point in his career.

By Bobby Krivitsky · Hardwood Houdini

Published: Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 8:55 PM

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Payton Pritchard praised Boston's high-standard environment after agreeing to a contract extension.
Pritchard secured a two-year, $44.2 million extension with the Boston Celtics.
The deal features a $21.2 million salary in 2028-29 and a $22.9 million mutual option in 2029-30.

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Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard spoke about embracing Boston's demanding environment and high standards following a new two-year, $44.2 million contract extension. Pritchard reflected on his journey at the Auerbach Center, noting that the city's pressure can break players or push them to succeed.

The contract extension includes $21.2 million for the 2028-29 season and a $22.9 million mutual option for 2029-30. Head coach Joe Mazzulla praised Pritchard's toughness, while teammate Jayson Tatum credited the guard's relentless work ethic.

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Payton Pritchard is built to thrive in Boston: ‘Break you or really make you’

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