Jul 1, 2024 - News

Celtics give Jayson Tatum huge contract after title-winning season

Jeff Weiner

Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics hoists the Larry O'Brien trophy as he is introduced during the Boston Celtics Victory Event following their 2024 NBA Finals win at TD Garden on June 21, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts. — Tatum hoists the Larry O'Brien trophy after last month's Finals victory. Photo: Maddie Malhotra/Getty Images.

Jayson Tatum will be a Celtic through his prime after reportedly signing a five-year mega-extension on Monday, the largest in NBA history

Why it matters: Tatum, 26, is half of a Celtics core that's likely to compete for NBA titles for years to come — along with Finals MVP Jaylen Brown, whose own $304-million extension last year was record-breaking.

Zoom in: Tatum and the team agreed to a five-year, $315-million extension, per TNT and Bleacher Report's Chris Haynes.

Tatum's deal is known as a "supermax," referring to a provision in NBA rules that lets veterans who've achieved certain accolades be paid as much as 35% of the salary cap.

Other business: While other Eastern Conference contenders are adding players to challenge Boston, the Celtics have been busy retaining key contributors to their title-winning team.

Guard Derrick White agreed to a four-year contract extension worth $126 million, per the Globe.

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