The Boston Celtics agreed to a two-year, $44.2 million contract extension with guard Payton Pritchard.

The new deal is set to take effect starting with the 2028-29 season.

NBA experts largely agree the contract is a bargain for Boston.

Analysts say the Celtics secured the guard below his projected market value.

The deal rewards Pritchard for his consistent on-court production for Boston.

Locking him in early gives the team roster continuity under strict salary cap rules.

Observers praised the timing as a smart move in roster construction.

Boston will use the deal as a base when evaluating its remaining roster needs.

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