Examining Brad Stevens' roster management history, why rookie-scale extensions are his calling card, and why Baylor Scheierman will likely be next in line.
Payton Pritchard's new contract extension gives Joe Mazzulla and the Boston Celtics the tactical freedom to keep him on the bench or start him without pressure.
By locking up Payton Pritchard to a new extension, the Celtics capitalized on the CBA rules to secure a win-win deal, proving their long-term vision paid off.
With a core locked in for multiple seasons, the Celtics have engineered rare roster continuity without breaking the bank. Read how Brad Stevens pulled it off.