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The Celtics make Jayson Tatum the newest member of the NBA’s $300 million club.
Boston’s star forward has agreed to a five-year, $314 million contract extension to remain with the reigning NBA championsaccording to several reports.
The new pact will begin in the 2025-26 season and will allow the five-time All-Star to remain in Boston through the 2029-30 season. The deal includes a player option and a trade boost, according to reports.
The Athletic And ESPN were the first to report the matter.
BREAKING: The Boston Celtics and star Jayson Tatum have reached an agreement on a five-year, $315 million supermax contract extension with a player option, making it the largest deal in NBA history, league sources say. @NBAonTNT, @Bleacher Report. pic.twitter.com/qVpr94JiAa
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) July 1, 2024
Breaking News: Jayson Tatum has agreed to a five-year, $314 maximum contract extension with the Celtics that includes a player option and a trade kicker, sources say @wojespn.
This deal is the largest in NBA history. pic.twitter.com/IwGo8qzs5u
— ESPN (@espn) July 1, 2024
Once finalized, Tatum’s new supermax contract will become the largest in NBA history, surpassing the one signed last season by teammate Jaylen Brown, when he signed a five-year deal worth up to $304 million.
Tatum averaged 26.9 points, 8.1 rebounds, 4.9 assists and shot 47 percent from the field, earning him a third-straight All-NBA First Team selection. Those numbers came in at 25 points, 9.7 rebounds and 6.3 assists per game during a playoff run in which he topped 30 points six times, including 31 in a Game 5 victory over the Dallas Mavericks.
He will look to add to his record this summer as a member of the U.S. men’s basketball team that will attempt to win its fifth consecutive gold medal. Tatum previously won a gold medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
The news of Tatum’s contract came on the same day as that of fellow Celtics starter Derrick White. would have agreed Boston signed Tatum to a four-year, $126 million deal. Boston’s starting five — Tatum, Brown, White, Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis — were already under contract for next season. With Tatum and White’s new deals, they could now all stay together through at least the 2025-26 season.
The deal also comes on the heels of the Celtics’ ownership group, led by Wyc Grousbeck, announcing his plans to sell all of its shares by 2028.
Barring any significant roster changes, Boston is projected to have a combined payroll and luxury tax that will exceed $400 million when Tatum’s contract kicks in.
Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.
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