Payton Pritchard has agreed to a four-year, $30 million extension to stay with the Boston Celtics, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported Sunday afternoon.
Pritchard’s future with the team was murky after he reportedly requested a trade last season, playing behind both starting guards Marcus Smart and Derrick White. Sixth Man of the Year Malcolm Brogdon played a major role off the bench, relegating Pritchard to reserve and garbage time status.
However, this offseason saw Pritchard change his tune about a potential trade, as with the departure of both Smart and Brogdon, he now firmly occupies the third guard spot behind White and Jrue Holiday.