The Boston Celtics and All-NBA forward Jayson Tatum are finalizing a five-year supermax extension worth $314 million, making it the largest deal in NBA history, according to reports from The Athletic and ESPN on Monday.
This deal follows Tatum’s crucial role in leading the Celtics to their 18th NBA title this summer.
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Tatum, 26, posted averages of 26.9 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 4.9 assists per game in 74 regular-season starts and contributed 25.0 points, 9.7 boards, and 6.3 assists per game during Boston’s 19-game playoff run.
He was named to the All-NBA first team for the third consecutive year and has been selected for five All-Star Games. Tatum has spent his entire seven-year NBA career in Boston, with career averages of 23.1 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 3.5 assists over 513 games.
Additionally, the Celtics secured starting guard Derrick White with a $126 million contract extension earlier on Monday.
