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NBA season tips off with Pistons rallying to beat Celtics 121-113, spoiling Paul George's debut

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1 DAY AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Set to play Tuesday Pritchard (rest) is expected to play in Tuesday's game versus Detroit.

Impact Pritchard didn't play in Friday's 125-120 preseason overtime win over Philadelphia but is on track to be on the floor when the Celtics begin the 2026-27 campaign versus the Pistons. The 2020 No. 26 overall pick is coming off his best season in 2025-26, averaging 17.0 points, 3.9 rebounds and 5.2 assists across 32.4 minutes per contest in 79 regular-season games, including 50 starts. With Jaylen Brown now in Philadelphia, there is room for Pritchard to take over as the No. 2 offensive option behind Jayson Tatum, giving him more than enough upside for fantasy managers.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Resting Friday Pritchard (rest) won't play in Friday's preseason finale against the 76ers, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.

Impact 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.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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5 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

Double-digit dimes off bench Wednesday 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.

Impact 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.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Lands contract extension Tuesday Pritchard signed a two-year, $44.2 million contract extension with the Celtics on Tuesday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Leads Boston in scoring Saturday 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.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 11 • YOUTUBE

Says he'll play Saturday Pritchard (rest) said he'll play in Saturday's preseason game against the 76ers, Jay King of The Athletic reports.

Impact Most of Boston's regular players rested during the preseason opener, including Pritchard, but the veteran point guard will make his debut Saturday. He's coming off a career-best season during which he averaged 17.0 points, 5.2 assists and 3.9 rebounds across 79 regular-season games (50 starts).

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Thursday Pritchard (undisclosed) has been ruled out for Thursday's preseason game against the Cavaliers, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 1 • HARDWOODHOUDINI.COM

Payton Pritchard is about to show the NBA what Celtics fans have known all along During his time with the Boston Celtics, Payton Pritchard has improved every season. Over the last two years, he has become one of the most...

SEPTEMBER 30 • HOOPSHABIT.COM

Mike Conley's impact on Payton Pritchard is already paying off for the Celtics Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard reveals how veteran Mike Conley is already serving as a mentor and taking his game to the next level.

SEPTEMBER 29 • HARDWOODHOUDINI.COM

Eyeing bump in production 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 Krivit...

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

As Celtics empower Payton Pritchard, here's the growth he envisions At Celtics Media Day, Payton Pritchard shared the areas he's focusing on to take his game to the next level. It adds to why he's primed for...

SEPTEMBER 28 • HARDWOODHOUDINI.COM

2026-27 Season Preview: Boston Celtics Paul George and Mitchell Robinson join Jayson Tatum, Derrick White and Payton Pritchard as the Celtics look to make their 13th straight play...

SEPTEMBER 22 • NBA.COM

Celtics playoff stat reveals an unexpected silver lining for next season Despite Boston’s playoff exit, playoff driving efficiency numbers for Jayson Tatum and Payton Pritchard offer a major reason for optimism ne...

SEPTEMBER 21 • HARDWOODHOUDINI.COM

Mike Conley's mentorship approach ideal for Payton Pritchard, Celtics young wings Mike Conley is already impacting the Celtics. Here is how his vocal mentorship is helping Payton Pritchard and Boston’s burgeoning wings.

SEPTEMBER 17 • HARDWOODHOUDINI.COM

Paul George understands sentiments after trade, says he's ready to prove himself with Celtics

Paul George is embracing his new role with the Boston Celtics after being traded from Philadelphia

SEPTEMBER 15 • Associated Press

Celtics signing Devin Carter could be a boost for Payton Pritchard How the Celtics' signing of Devin Carter strengthens the case for Boston to start Payton Pritchard.

SEPTEMBER 14 • HARDWOODHOUDINI.COM

Celtics' Payton Pritchard in line for potential $22 million annual contract extension Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard is reportedly in line to secure a major contract extension with the NBA franchise.

SEPTEMBER 13 • BOLAVIP.COM

If another Boston Celtics apron casualty occurs, the Bulls need to make a deal The Celtics already sacrificed Jaylen Brown on the NBA apron altar. Payton Pritchard's looming extension makes him a cost cut target...for t...

SEPTEMBER 6 • PIPPENAINTEASY.COM

Setting Realistic Expectations for the Knicks' Bench in 2026-27 Last year, the Knicks' bench felt like an enigma at times. They didn't roster bonafide Sixth Man of the Year candidates like Payton Pritchar...

SEPTEMBER 1 • SI.COM

Which Celtics player is most likely to win an NBA award this season? Will any Celtics player win an NBA award this year? From Jayson Tatum's MVP chances to Payton Pritchard's Sixth Man of the Year case, here's...

AUGUST 31 • HARDWOODHOUDINI.COM

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