HOW MUCH is Payton Pritchard Worth? | Evaluating Jordan Walsh's Extension

Boston Celtics gave Jordan Walsh a $16 million contract extension, but there's a far bigger decision looming over Payton Pritchard’s future. Can the defending NBA champions afford to invest major cap space in a 6'1" guard entering his 30s? John Karalis of Celtics On SI debates contract strategy, dissecting Pritchard’s value, playoff limitations, and the harsh reality of the new CBA’s roster-building constraints. Co-host Tom Westerholm joins to size up the Celtics’ long-term outlook, including the importance of efficient salary slots, how Walsh, Baylor Scheierman, Hugo Gonzalez, and Neemias Queta fit Boston’s youth movement, and what Pritchard’s next deal should look like. Do smaller guards have a place in the Celtics’ evolving plans? Find out what numbers make sense—and why Brad Stevens’ next move could shape Boston’s championship window. 00:00:00 — Jordan Walsh Contract Extension Discussion on Walsh's contract extension, its implications, and the ongoing developmental pressure for young Celtics players. 00:10:05 — Payton Pritchard Extension Debate Deep dive into Payton Pritchard’s contract situation: aging small guards, value concerns, and future fit on the roster. 00:22:12 — Determining Pritchard’s Value Analytical breakdown and negotiation of what financial number makes sense for a Pritchard extension under the new CBA environment. Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonceltics.supercast.com Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Betterhelp This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Sign up and get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/LOCKEDONNBA. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COM to play Daily Dingers and make your free pick on who’s hitting a homer this MLB season. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts... Locked On NBA League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft, WNBA & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/nba Locked On Celtics is a daily Boston Celtics podcast by Celtics On SI beat writer John Karalis. It's an inside look at the C's from a former professional basketball player who is at practices & games. #BostonCeltics #Celtics #NBA #JaysonTatum #JaylenBrown