Celtics sign Josh Richardson to 1-year extension / News - Basketnews.com

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The Boston Celtics signed recently acquired swingman Josh Richardson to a one-year contract extension, ESPN and The Athletic reported Monday.

Josh Richardson

Position:SGAge:27Height:198 cmWeight:91 kgBirth place:Edmond, United States of AmericaProfileNewsStatistics

Richardson already was due to make $11.6 million this coming season. The extension covers 2022-23 and will pay him $12 million that season, per ESPN.

Richardson, who came over in a trade with Dallas last month, averaged 12.1 points for the Mavericks last season.

The 27-year-old previously has played for the Miami Heat and the Philadelphia 76ers. He owns career averages of 12.3 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 2.8 assists over six seasons.

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