Boston Celtics and forward Josh Richardson agree to one-year $ 12 million extension

Boston Celtics forward Josh Richardson has agreed to a one-year, $ 12 million extension, his agent Bill Duffy of BDA Sports told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.

Richardson had a year and $ 11.5 million on his contract, which now spans the 2022-2023 season.

The Celtics acquired Richardson from the Dallas Mavericks last month using the remainder of the trade exception created by the signing and trade deal that sent Gordon Hayward to the Charlotte Hornets in November.

Richardson averaged 12.1 points in 59 games for the Mavericks last season.