Kristaps Porzingis signs contract extension with Boston Celtics

• Kristaps Porzingis has signed a new contract extension with Boston Celtics 
• The new contract will see him stay with the team for two more years
• The deal is worth over $60 million in two years according to ESPN

Boston Celtics forward/centre, Kristaps Porzingis, has agreed to a new contract extension worth $60 million over two years. This deal will keep Porzingis with the Celtics until the 2025-’26 NBA season, and his total contract value will amount to $96 million. The information was provided by his agents, Jeff Schwartz and Janis Porzingis of Excel Sports Management.

The agreement was finalized on Wednesday, following Porzingis’ decision to exercise his $36 million option for the 2023-2024 season. This move was part of a three-team trade involving Marcus Smart’s departure to the Memphis Grizzlies. Porzingis, who is 27 years old, joins the Celtics after a standout season with the Washington Wizards, where he averaged 23.2 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 1.5 blocks per game.

Kristaps Porzingis has signed a two-year contract extension with Boston Celtics joining from Washington Wizards. | PHOTO: ESPN |

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Porzingis’ career trajectory has been affected by injuries and tumultuous departures from the Dallas Mavericks and New York Knicks. However, his time with the Wizards allowed him to regain his form and establish himself as one of the league’s premier and versatile 7-footers. With the Celtics, Porzingis is expected to play a significant role alongside All-NBA forwards Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown as the franchise pursues a championship.

Expressing his excitement about the new contract, Porzingis stated during a recent news conference, “I think these are the best years for a basketball player. You are physically there, and mentally, you are getting to a different level. I think the work paid off for me. I looked at my game, I looked at how I could be more efficient and just really analyzed myself, and it paid off last season, all the work I put in off the court to stay healthy.”

Porzingis also highlighted his maturing body and believed that his age would contribute to several outstanding years ahead. He expressed optimism about his future and the high level of basketball he aims to deliver.

In summary, Kristaps Porzingis, the forward/centre for the Boston Celtics, has signed a lucrative contract extension worth $60 million over two years. This agreement ensures his stay with the Celtics until the 2025-’26 season, with a total contract value of $96 million. Following successful stints with the Washington Wizards, Porzingis is set to contribute significantly to the Celtics’ pursuit of a championship. The player himself is enthusiastic about this phase of his career and anticipates performing at an exceptional level in the coming years.