Celtics' Payton Pritchard: Drains four triples off bench
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Pritchard finished Tuesday's 123-101 win over Philadelphia with 18 points (7-15 FG, 4-8 3Pt), six rebounds, five assists and one steal in 30 minutes.
Pritchard delivered an efficient all-around performance off the bench, connecting on four three-pointers while adding solid rebounding and playmaking production. His consistent involvement in Boston's backcourt continues to support his fantasy appeal. He's scored in double digits in a season-long four consecutive games, averaging 13.0 points, 4.5 rebounds and 4.8 assists per game over that stretch.
Pritchard tallied 12 points (4-10 FG, 4-6 3Pt), six rebounds, five assists and a steal across 23 minutes in Friday's 119-80 win over the Hornets.
Pritchard made all four of his field goals from beyond the arc to snap a 0-for-12 drought from three in his previous three contests. Inconsistency has been Pritchard's biggest issue so far. He has failed to score more than 12 points in four straight games, but he's also surpassed the 25-point mark twice already. At the end of the day, while his ability to produce across multiple categories remains encouraging, Pritchard's fantasy outlook still depends on his perimeter shooting as his primary source of production.
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Celtics' Payton Pritchard: Good to go Friday
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Pritchard (eye) is available for Friday's game against the Hornets, Zack Cox of the Boston Heraldreports.
Pritchard will shed his questionable tag ahead of this contest after leaving Wednesday's game early. As of Friday afternoon, there's been no mention of restrictions or any limitations health wise.
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Celtics' Payton Pritchard: Listed as questionable
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Pritchard (eye) is questionable for Friday against Charlotte, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.
Pritchard is day-to-day after leaving Wednesday's win over the Bucks early. Meanwhile, Jayson Tatum (rest) has been cleared to return. Guys like Baylor Scheierman and Mike Conley could see more run if Pritchard is unable to give it a go.
Pritchard exited Wednesday's 109-102 win over the Bucks and did not return due to a right eye abrasion, finishing with 10 points (4-7 FG, 2-2 FT), five assists and one rebound across 18 minutes.
Pritchard was deemed questionable to return but never checked back in. He can be considered questionable for Friday's game at Charlotte, and if he's forced to miss time, Baylor Scheierman and Mike Conley would be candidates for increased playing time.
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Celtics' Payton Pritchard: Iffy to return Wednesday
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Pritchard is questionable to return to Wednesday's game against the Bucks due to a right eye abrasion.
Pritchard logged just over 18 minutes before heading to the locker room with the eye injury. If he's unable to return in the final quarter, Baylor Scheierman would likely see increased playing time.
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Celtics' Payton Pritchard: Iffy for Wednesday
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Pritchard is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against Milwaukee due to a right shoulder contusion, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.
Pritchard's status is uncertain after he struggled in Monday's loss to Houston, finishing with four points on 0-for-7 shooting across 30 minutes. With Jayson Tatum (rest) also questionable and Devin Carter (illness) ruled out, Boston could be shorthanded Wednesday. Pritchard's availability should become clearer closer to tip-off.
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Celtics' Payton Pritchard: Has tough shooting night
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Pritchard finished Monday's 109-93 loss to the Rockets with four points (0-7 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 4-6 FT), three rebounds, three assists and one steal across 30 minutes.
Pritchard couldn't buy a basket, missing all seven of his field-goal attempts while finishing with a team-worst minus-17 rating. Despite the shooting struggles, he logged 30 minutes off the bench with Paul George (rest) unavailable, suggesting his role remains secure. Pritchard should have opportunities to bounce back, but his offensive inconsistency has been frustrating for fantasy managers.
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Celtics' Payton Pritchard: Catches fire from deep
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Pritchard registered 28 points (10-16 FG, 7-10 3Pt, 1-1 FT), one rebound, four assists and two steals across 22 minutes during Monday's 134-99 victory over the Bulls.
Pritchard caught fire from beyond the arc, connecting on seven three-pointers while leading Boston in scoring despite coming off the bench. The veteran guard was particularly effective during the third quarter, helping the Celtics pull away in a lopsided victory. Pritchard's explosive shooting ability gives him considerable fantasy upside, though his production could fluctuate depending on his playing time.
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Celtics' Payton Pritchard: Notches 17 points off bench
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Pritchard finished with 17 points (4-9 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 7-8 FT), four rebounds and one assist in 27 minutes during Tuesday's 121-113 loss to Detroit.
Pritchard matched Derrick White for Boston's second-highest scoring total despite the former coming off the bench. The guard generated much of his offense at the charity stripe, converting seven of eight attempts while committing zero turnovers. His 28-minute workload suggests he'll remain a significant part of the Celtics' backcourt rotation, although his limited playmaking in the opener was less encouraging for fantasy managers.
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Celtics' Payton Pritchard: Resting Friday
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Pritchard (rest) won't play in Friday's preseason finale against the 76ers, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.
Pritchard and the rest of Boston's regulars won't be available for the final exhibition but should be good to go for the regular-season opener against the Pistons on Tuesday. Pritchard provided seven points (3-11 FG, 1-4 3Pt), 11 assists and three rebounds over 29 minutes off the bench during Wednesday's 114-93 preseason win over Charlotte.
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Celtics' Payton Pritchard: Double-digit dimes off bench Wednesday
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Pritchard provided seven points (3-11 FG, 1-4 3Pt), 11 assists and three rebounds over 29 minutes off the bench during Wednesday's preseason win over Charlotte.
The 28-year-old guard had trouble getting his own shot to fall, but he led the Celtics in assists on the night while tying Jayson Tatum for the team lead in minutes. Pritchard posted better numbers last season than he did in 2024-25 when he won the NBA's Sixth Man of the Year award, averaging a career-best 17.0 points, 5.2 assists and 3.9 boards, along with 2.7 threes in 32.4 minutes over 79 regular-season games, and he should be the engine of the second unit once again in 2026-27.
Pritchard signed a two-year, $44.2 million contract extension with the Celtics on Tuesday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Pritchard's extension includes a mutual option for the 2029-30 campaign. The 28-year-old guard is coming off the best statistical year of his career, averaging 17.0 points, 5.2 assists, 3.9 rebounds and 0.7 steals across 32.4 minutes per game in 79 regular-season appearances (50 starts). Regardless of whether the 2024-25 Sixth Man of the Year starts, he figures to play a sizable role for the Jaylen Brown-less Celtics.
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Celtics' Payton Pritchard: Leads Boston in scoring Saturday
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Pritchard posted 25 points (7-12 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 6-6 FT), seven assists and four rebounds over 24 minutes during Saturday's 144-106 preseason win over the 76ers.
Pritchard helped the Celtics race out to a commanding lead in the second quarter with 11 points, nine of which came on three triples. The seventh-year point guard has been the Celtics' offensive spark plug the last few seasons, and he operated in a starting role for most of last year in the absence of Jayson Tatum. Pritchard is expected to revert to a rotational role now that Tatum is back, but with Jaylen Brown now in Philadelphia and Paul George in Boston, Pritchard could be the Celtics' second offensive option on most nights.
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Celtics' Payton Pritchard: Unavailable Thursday
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Pritchard (undisclosed) has been ruled out for Thursday's preseason game against the Cavaliers, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.
This appears to be a scheduled rest day for Pritchard, as the Celtics are sitting a number of their regular rotation players. He'll have an opportunity to suit up for Saturday's exhibition against the 76ers.
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Celtics' Payton Pritchard: Eyeing bump in production
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Pritchard said Monday that he's focused on making incremental improvements across the board rather than dramatically changing his game heading into the 2026-27 season, Bobby Krivitsky of Forbes.com reports.
The veteran guard mentioned becoming more efficient while also improving his production as a scorer, facilitator, rebounder and defender. Pritchard is coming off a career year in which he averaged 17.0 points, 5.2 assists and 3.9 rebounds across 79 regular-season appearances, and he should be an even important piece of Boston's backcourt this season with Jaylen Brown out of the picture.
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Celtics' Payton Pritchard: New role incoming
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Pritchard could benefit from additional offensive opportunities after Boston dealt Jaylen Brown to Philadelphia, John Schuhmann of NBA.com reports.
Although Paul George is expected to step into a starting role, Brown's departure creates extra ball-handling and scoring chances throughout the rotation, potentially allowing Pritchard to build on last season's breakout campaign. Increased minutes in three-guard lineups could help preserve his fantasy relevance despite George's arrival.
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Celtics' Payton Pritchard: Not listed on report for Sunday
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Pritchard (foot) isn't listed on the injury report for Sunday's Game 1 against the 76ers.
Pritchard was held out of Boston's regular-season finale due to left foot plantar fasciitis, though he's set to return to action Sunday. The 28-year-old guard averaged 17.2 points, 5.3 assists and 2.8 rebounds across 30.3 minutes per tilt off the bench over his final six regular-season appearances.
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Celtics' Payton Pritchard: Unlikely to play Sunday
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Pritchard is listed as doubtful for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Magic due to left foot plantar fasciitis, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.
The Celtics locked their spot as the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference after their blowout win against the Pelicans on Friday. With nothing to play for Sunday, Boston will rest its entire starting lineup, and it looks like Pritchard will also not play against Orlando. If that's indeed the case, Pritchard will end the 2025-26 regular season averaging career highs in points (17.0), assists (5.2), rebounds (3.9) and minutes (32.4). Max Shulga, Dalano Banton, Baylor Scheierman, Hugo Gonzalez and other deep rotational players for the Celtics should all see extended action Sunday.
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Celtics' Payton Pritchard: Double-doubles in rout
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Pritchard ended Friday's 144-118 victory over the Pelicans with 21 points (7-14 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, 10 assists and one steal in 30 minutes.
Pritchard posted his fifth double-double of the season Friday, taking advantage of some extra usage left behind by the absence of Jayson Tatum (Achilles). Over his last seven contests, Pritchard has averaged 17.0 points, 4.6 assists, 2.7 rebounds and 3.3 three-pointers in 29.7 minutes per game while shooting 50.0 percent from deep.
