It’s official. Jayson Tatum will be in Boston for the foreseeable future. This week, it was reported that Tatum had agreed to a five-year, $195+ million extension to stay with the Celtics through 2026 with a player option in the fifth year.
From the team’s press release:
“Jayson has emerged as one of the best two-way players in the NBA through his first three seasons, and will continue to get better and better as a player and a leader,” said Celtics President of Basketball Operations Danny Ainge. “He possesses unique scoring and playmaking abilities, and has displayed exceptional poise and maturity in how he approaches the game.