Jayson Tatum is on fire this year! Just two weeks after helping the Celtics clinch the 2024 NBA championship, the 26-year-old superstar is about to ink a record-breaking five-year supermax contract extension, securing his future with the franchise. TNT Sports’ Chris Haynes spilled the beans on Monday, confirming the news we all saw coming but couldn’t wait to hear.
While Tatum’s extension was anticipated, it solidifies Boston’s championship core. With Tatum, Finals MVP Jaylen Brown, Jrue Holiday, Kristaps Porzingis, and Derrick White all sticking around, the Celtics are set to dominate at least through the 2025-26 season.
Here’s the tea on Tatum’s historic deal and what it means for Boston’s bright future.
Jayson Tatum contract details
Jayson Tatum is living his best life right now! Just two weeks after helping the Celtics snag the 2024 NBA championship, the 26-year-old is about to sign a mind-blowing five-year contract worth up to $314 million, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania. This isn’t just any contract; it’s the biggest in NBA history, beating out even the mega-deal Jaylen Brown got last year.
Why such a massive payday? Tatum’s been crushing it, earning All-NBA First Team honors for the last three seasons in a row.
Starting in the 2025-26 season, Tatum will be raking in an estimated $54.1 million a year, keeping him in Boston’s lineup through at least the 2028-29 season. And with a player option for the 2029-30 season, he’s got plenty of flexibility too.
Here are the estimated annual figures of Tatum’s deal. (
All figures via Spotrac.)
| Season | Age | Salary |
| 2024-25 | 26 | $34,848,340 |
| 2025-26 | 27 | $54,126,380 |
| 2026-27 | 28 | $58,456,490 |
| 2027-28 | 29 | $62,786,601 |
| 2028-29 | 30 | $67,116,711 |
| 2029-30 | 31 | $71,446,822 |
Boston Celtics contracts
| Player | Years | Value | AAV |
| Jayson Tatum | 2024-29 | $348.7 million | $69.7 million |
| Jaylen Brown | 2024-28 | $285.4 million | $57.1 million |
| Derrick White | 2024-28 | $146.0 million | $36.5 million |
| Jrue Holiday | 2024-27 | $134.4 million | $33.6 million |
| Kristaps Porzingis | 2024-26 | $60.0 million | $30.0 million |
| Payton Pritchard | 2024-27 | $30.0 million | $10.0 million |
| Al Horford | 2024-25 | $9.5 million | $9.5 million |
| Jaden Springer | 2024-25 | $4.0 million | $4.0 million |
| Neemias Queta | 2024-26 | $4.5 million | $2.3 million |
| Jordan Walsh | 2024-27 | $6.5 million | $2.2 million |
| Luke Kornet | 2024-25 | $2.1 million | $2.1 million |
| Sam Hauser | 2024-25 | $2.1 million | $2.1 million |
Jayson Tatum stats 2023-24
- 74 games
- 35.7 minutes per game
- 26.9 points per game
- 8.1 rebounds per game
- 4.9 assists per game
- 1.0 steals per game
- 0.6 blocks per game
- 2.5 turnovers per game
- 47.1 percent field goal shooting
- 37.6 percent 3-point shooting
- 83.3 percent free throw shooting
