Payton Pritchard News, Rumors, Updates - Boston Celtics

Boston hosts Philadelphia with 1-0 series lead

The Boston Celtics host the Philadelphia 76ers in the Eastern Conference first round with a 1-0 lead in the series

8 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Not listed on report for Sunday Pritchard (foot) isn't listed on the injury report for Sunday's Game 1 against the 76ers.

Impact 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.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Celtics begin playoffs against the 76ers

The Boston Celtics host the Philadelphia 76ers in game one of the Eastern Conference first round

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

With Jaylen Brown leading and Jayson Tatum back, Celtics are whole again and NBA title contenders

The Boston Celtics heard all the chatter about how they'd take a step back this season following the Achilles tendon injury to Jayson Tatum and an offseason roster upheaval

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Sidelined Sunday Pritchard (foot) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Orlando, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.

Impact Pritchard drew the doubtful tag for Sunday's regular-season finale due to left foot plantar fasciitis, and he'll indeed be sidelined as the Celtics prepare for their playoff run. The sixth-year guard started in a career-high 50 regular-season games, but he returned to a bench role in early February after Anfernee Simons (wrist) was traded to the Bulls in exchange for Nikola Vucevic (finger). Pritchard was still effective in his sixth-man role, and across 31 outings (two starts) since Feb. 3, he averaged 17.5 points, 5.0 assists, 3.4 rebounds and 2.9 threes over 32.0 minutes per game while connecting on 41.7 percent of his field-goal attempts from beyond the arc. Dalano Banton, Max Shulga and Baylor Scheierman will all handle more responsibilities against Orlando in Pritchard's absence.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to play Sunday 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.

Impact 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 their 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.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Orlando takes road win streak into matchup with Boston

Orlando is looking to continue its three-game road win streak with a victory against Boston

APRIL 11 • Associated Press

Double-doubles in rout 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.

Impact 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.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Celtics miss breaking NBA 3-point record, but lock up East's No. 2 playoff seed

The Boston Celtics flirted with a piece of NBA history in their 144-118 win over the New Orleans Pelicans

APRIL 11 • Associated Press

Sam Hauser scores 24, Celtics hit 29 3s, rout Pelicans 144-118 to clinch East's No. 2 playoff seed

Sam Hauser had 24 points on eight 3-pointers, and the Boston Celtics tied the franchise and NBA record with 29 3s on their way to clinching the Eastern Conference’s No. 2 playoff s...

APRIL 11 • Associated Press

New Orleans visits Boston following Fears' 40-point game

New Orleans faces the Boston Celtics after Jeremiah Fears scored 40 points in the Pelicans' 156-137 victory against the Utah Jazz

APRIL 10 • Associated Press

Provides spark in loss Pritchard posted 23 points (10-20 FG, 3-8 3Pt), six assists and three rebounds across 36 minutes in Thursday's 112-106 loss to the Knicks.

Impact With Jaylen Brown (Achilles) out, Pritchard was far more aggressive on the offensive end Thursday. The 28-year-old guard led Boston's second unit in points and was the team's second-leading scorer behind Jayson Tatum (24), who struggled with efficiency in this one. Pritchard also finished second on the club in assists and three-pointers made.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Knicks stay alive in race for No. 2 seed in East, beat Celtics in Tatum's return to MSG

Josh Hart scored 15 of his 26 points in the fourth quarter, Jalen Brunson had 25 points and 10 assists, and the New York Knicks stayed alive in the race for the No. 2 seed in the E...

APRIL 10 • Associated Press

Serviceable effort Tuesday Pritchard racked up 12 points (4-8 FG, 4-7 3Pt), four rebounds and three assists in 30 minutes during Tuesday's 113-102 win over the Hornets.

Impact Pritchard scored double digits for the 12th straight game, albeit only just. With Boston now mostly healthy, Pritchard has reverted back to a bench role, although his playing time still reflects that of a starter. While he hasn't necessarily taken any major steps forward this season, Pritchard has become a reliable producer, averaging 16.9 points, 5.1 assists and 2.6 three-pointers through 77 games.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

New York plays Boston, seeks 6th straight home win

New York heads into a matchup with Boston after winning five consecutive home games

APRIL 8 • Associated Press

Brad Stevens is proud but not surprised at position the Celtics are in entering the playoffs

Brad Stevens didn’t know the Boston Celtics would find themselves among the NBA’s top teams on the cusp of the start of the playoffs

APRIL 8 • Associated Press

Hornets face the Celtics, look for 5th straight win

Charlotte heads into a matchup against Boston as winners of four consecutive games

APRIL 6 • Associated Press

Tatum and Brown carry Celtics to 115-101 win over Raptors

Jaylen Brown scored 26 points, Jayson Tatum had 23 points and 13 rebounds and the Boston Celtics beat the Toronto Raptors 115-101 on Sunday

APRIL 5 • Associated Press

Boston and Toronto meet for conference showdown

Boston and Toronto will take the floor in a matchup of Eastern Conference opponents

APRIL 4 • Associated Press

Celtics start fast again and roll to 133-101 blowout of the Bucks

Jaylen Brown scored 26 points, Jayson Tatum added 23 and the hot-shooting Boston Celtics capitalized on another fast start in a 133-101 victory over the short-handed Milwaukee Buck...

APRIL 4 • Associated Press

Brown leads Boston against Milwaukee after 43-point performance

Boston visits the Milwaukee Bucks after Jaylen Brown scored 43 points in the Celtics' 147-129 win over the Miami Heat

APRIL 2 • Associated Press

Brown and the Celtics take on conference foe Miami

Miami and Boston will face off in a matchup of Eastern Conference foes

MARCH 31 • Associated Press

Boston Celtics fall to Atlanta Hawks 112-102 in second night of back to back on the road

MARCH 31 • YOUTUBE

Against the odds Celtics' guard earns under-the-radar recognition Payton Pritchard's stellar player recently earned the Boston Celtics' sixth man an impressive recognition.

MARCH 30 • HARDWOODHOUDINI.COM

Won't start Monday Pritchard won't start Monday's game against the Hawks, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.

Impact With Derrick White (knee) back in the lineup, Pritchard will retreat to the second unit. The 28-year-old guard has averaged 19.6 points, 3.6 assists and 3.2 rebounds across 31.6 minutes per game over his last five outings off the bench.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

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Boston hosts Philadelphia with 1-0 series lead

Celtics begin playoffs against the 76ers

With Jaylen Brown leading and Jayson Tatum back, Celtics are whole again and NBA title contenders

Orlando takes road win streak into matchup with Boston

Celtics miss breaking NBA 3-point record, but lock up East's No. 2 playoff seed

Sam Hauser scores 24, Celtics hit 29 3s, rout Pelicans 144-118 to clinch East's No. 2 playoff seed

New Orleans visits Boston following Fears' 40-point game

Knicks stay alive in race for No. 2 seed in East, beat Celtics in Tatum's return to MSG

New York plays Boston, seeks 6th straight home win

Brad Stevens is proud but not surprised at position the Celtics are in entering the playoffs

Hornets face the Celtics, look for 5th straight win

Tatum and Brown carry Celtics to 115-101 win over Raptors

Boston and Toronto meet for conference showdown

Celtics start fast again and roll to 133-101 blowout of the Bucks

Brown leads Boston against Milwaukee after 43-point performance

Brown and the Celtics take on conference foe Miami