Boston Celtics sign Josh Richardson to 1-year extension

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Updated: August 24, 2021

May 11, 2021; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Josh Richardson (0) shoot over Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) during the third quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

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

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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