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Celtics begin Extension Talks with Zeller, Sullinger

On Monday, Danny Ainge told the Boston Globe that he has begun holding preliminary discussions with Jared Sullinger and Tyler Zeller and their reps concerning contract extensions. Both are eligible for the early extension that gives players on expiring rookie contracts the opportunity to forgo free agency and secure a guaranteed contract with their current teams.

While doing so prevents the players from enjoying the spoils of restricted free agency, players receive a level of security that they’d otherwise wouldn’t receive. With Sullinger and Zeller both getting drafted a little lower than they should have, both are making less money than they’re currently worth.