Payton Pritchard News, Rumors, Updates - Boston Celtics

Won't play Saturday Pritchard (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Hawks.

Impact The absence is expected given Pritchard was initially listed as doubtful for Saturday's game due to left ankle soreness, and his next opportunity to play is Monday against the Pistons. Anfernee Simons has been playing well as of late and could enter the Celtics' starting lineup in Pritchard's absence. However, if the Celtics opt to keep Simons on the bench, then Jordan Walsh and Hugo Gonzalez would be candidates to start against Atlanta.

14 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to play Saturday Pritchard (ankle) is doubtful for Saturday's game against the Hawks, Zack Cox of the Boston Herald reports.

Impact Pritchard is at risk of missing his first game of the 2025-26 season Saturday due to left ankle soreness. The Oregon product is averaging 15.3 points, 6.1 assists, 4.4 rebounds and 1.1 steals through eight contests in January. If he's unable to go, Anfernee Simons, coming off a 39-point performance Thursday against the Heat, is a candidate to move into the starting lineup.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Anfernee Simons SEASON-HIGH 39-Point NIGHT vs Heat | January 15, 2026

2 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

Simons scores 39 points off the bench, Brown adds 27 and Celtics rally to stun Heat 119-114

Anfernee Simons scores 18 of his season-high 39 points in the fourth quarter, leading the Boston Celtics to a 119-114 comeback win over the Miami Heat on Thursday night

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Celtics Star Makes Franchise History In Narrow Loss To Pacers Boston Celtics star Payton Pritchard made franchise history with his stellar game against the Indiana Pacers.

3 DAYS AGO • NESN.COM

Celtics' Payton Pritchard makes basketball history never done in NBA by Boston before | Sporting News The point guard just keeps doing incredible things.

4 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Payton Pritchard is is the Celtics 'Name to Know' Player of the Game in Monday's loss to Pacers Payton Pritchard finished with a team-high 23 points as the shorthanded Celtics lost their second straight game Monday night.

5 DAYS AGO • MASSLIVE.COM

Bounces back in loss Pritchard closed Monday's 98-96 loss to Indiana with 23 points (10-22 FG, 3-7 3Pt), four rebounds, eight assists and two steals over 37 minutes.

Impact Pritchard responded well from a miserable shooting performance Saturday against the Spurs by leading the Celtics in scoring Monday. He was asked to step up without Jaylen Brown (back) and answered the call, as he got back in rhythm from beyond the arc and reached the 20-point threshold for the third time in his last five games. However, it wasn't enough to help Boston emerge victorious after Pascal Siakam knocked home the game-winning shot with 6.8 seconds to go.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Pascal Siakam and Pacers nip Celtics 98-96 for 1st 3-game win streak of season

The Indiana Pacers have won three straight games for the first time this season

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Payton Pritchard's latest admission should be music to Celtics fans' ears Payton Pritchard shares what's most exciting about his leap from Sixth Man of the Year to a first-unit fixture.

JANUARY 10 • HARDWOODHOUDINI.COM

Celtics Duo Makes Franchise History With Dazzling Performance Vs. Raptors Jaylen Brown and Payton Pritchard made Boston Celtics history during Friday's home win over the Toronto Raptors.

JANUARY 10 • NESN.COM

Payton Pritchard leads Celtics in bounce-back win over the Raptors: 8 takeaways The Celtics bounced back from a loss with an important win against an Eastern Conference rival on Friday, defeating the Raptors 125-117.

JANUARY 10 • BOSTON.COM

New Brand of Mazzulla Ball? Celtics Sink Raptors by AVOIDING 3-Pointers

JANUARY 10 • YOUTUBE

Pritchard scores 28 points as the Celtics beat the short-handed Raptors 125-117

Payton Pritchard had 28 points and eight assists, and the Boston Celtics held off the short-handed Toronto Raptors 125-117

JANUARY 10 • Associated Press

Dominates paint vs. Toronto Pritchard registered 27 points (12-19 FG, 3-5 3Pt), eight assists, five rebounds and one block over 29 minutes during the Celtics' 125-117 win over the Raptors on Friday.

Impact Pritchard finished as Friday's leading scorer, but the sixth-year point guard did most of his damage within the arc and was seemingly able to get any clean shot he wanted in the paint. It was his 11th 20-plus-point outing of the season, and he has scored at least 20 points seven times against the Raptors in his career. Through the first five games of January, Pritchard has averaged 18.6 points, 5.8 assists, 4.6 rebounds, 2.4 threes and 1.0 steals over 33.0 minutes per game while shooting 50.0 percent from the field.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Posts solid all-around showing Pritchard provided 17 points (5-13 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 6-6 FT), five rebounds, two assists and two steals over 34 minutes during Wednesday's 114-110 loss to the Nuggets.

Impact Pritchard was unable to find his groove from beyond the arc Wednesday, but he saved his night by getting to the charity stripe. The Oregon product has now registered at least one steal in eight straight games and is averaging 16.6 points, 4.9 rebounds, 5.3 assists and 1.4 steals in 35.0 minutes during this stretch.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Celtics fans shouldn't be surprised by Payton Pritchard's latest declaration The Boston Celtics are defying expectations this season. Externally, they're receiving applause. Internally, they're driven by a different p...

JANUARY 8 • HARDWOODHOUDINI.COM

Toronto plays Boston on 3-game win streak

Toronto will try to prolong its three-game win streak with a victory over Boston

JANUARY 8 • Associated Press

Boston Celtics fall to Denver Nuggets 114-110

JANUARY 8 • YOUTUBE

Why Payton Pritchard Embraces Celtics Haters Payton Pritchard reveals why he loves all the hate the Boston Celtics get from NBA fans around the country.

JANUARY 7 • NESN.COM

Celtics have made their stance on Payton Pritchard crystal clear The Boston Celtics have ridden a rollercoaster with Payton Pritchard, but the front office has made his status clear amid their most recent...

JANUARY 7 • HARDWOODHOUDINI.COM

Celtics Fans Will Love Payton Pritchard's Quote On Taking No. 2 Seed From Knicks - NESN.com The Boston Celtics won their fourth straight game on Monday, overcoming a poor shooting night to beat the Chicago Bulls 115-101 at TD Garden...

JANUARY 6 • NESN.COM

Lands four triples in win Pritchard ended with 21 points (8-17 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 1-1 FT), six rebounds, five assists and one steal in 31 minutes during Monday's 115-101 victory over the Bulls.

Impact Pritchard had no trouble getting to his spots against a lackluster Chicago defense, scoring 21 points, including four triples. It was the first time Pritchard had topped 20 points in five games, a welcome return to form for those invested in the young guard. Through 35 games, Pritchard is putting up career-high numbers, averaging 16.9 points, 4.5 rebounds, 5.3 assists and 2.6 three-pointers in 32.9 minutes per game.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Simons scores 27 points, Pritchard adds 21 as Celtics cruise past Bulls 115-101

Anfernee Simons scored 27 points, Payton Pritchard had 21 and the Boston Celtics held the Chicago Bulls to 33 points in the opening half of a 115-101 victory on Monday night

JANUARY 6 • Associated Press

Celtics' Payton Pritchard keeping insane stats company with Jokic, Giannis, Shai, Luka | Sporting News How is the little guard doing this?

JANUARY 3 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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Simons scores 39 points off the bench, Brown adds 27 and Celtics rally to stun Heat 119-114

Pascal Siakam and Pacers nip Celtics 98-96 for 1st 3-game win streak of season

Pritchard scores 28 points as the Celtics beat the short-handed Raptors 125-117

Toronto plays Boston on 3-game win streak

Simons scores 27 points, Pritchard adds 21 as Celtics cruise past Bulls 115-101