Payton Pritchard News, Rumors, Updates - Boston Celtics

Won't play Tuesday Pritchard is out for Tuesday's game against the Spurs due to a neck spasm.

Impact The sharpshooter is out for only the second time all year Tuesday, and he'll look to heal up in time for Thursday's showdown with the defending-champion Thunder. With Pritchard sidelined, extra field-goal opportunities should head into the direction of Baylor Scheierman and Sam Hauser on the wing.

11 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Celtics must maximize Payton Pritchard's unstoppable skill in the playoffs Don't get stuck on Pritchard island.

1 DAY AGO • HARDWOODHOUDINI.COM

Iffy for Tuesday Pritchard (neck) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Spurs, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.

Impact Pritchard is in jeopardy of missing just his second game of the season and his first since Jan. 17 due to neck spasms. If the 28-year-old guard is unable to suit up, Baylor Scheierman and Hugo Gonzalez would be candidates for increased playing time off the bench, while Ron Harper could enter the rotation.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

San Antonio takes on Boston, looks for 9th straight home win

San Antonio comes into a matchup against Boston after winning eight straight home games

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Celtics star Jayson Tatum takes his comeback from Achilles surgery on the road

Celtics power forward Jayson Tatum was grateful that he made his comeback from a ruptured right Achilles tendon at home in Boston

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Jaylen Brown has 23 points, nine rebounds and eight assists as Celtics beat Cavaliers 109-98

Jaylen Brown scored 23 points and Jayson Tatum had 20 in his second game back from a torn right Achilles, lifting the Boston Celtics to a 109-98 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers in...

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Efficient performance off bench Pritchard had 18 points (8-17 FG, 2-8 3Pt), seven rebounds, six assists and two blocks over 34 minutes during Friday's 120-100 win over the Mavericks.

Impact Pritchard bounced back from a scoreless outing Wednesday, providing a balanced line and leading the Celtics' second unit in scoring. While his three-point shooting was slightly off, he found success inside the arc and contributed significantly on the glass and as a playmaker. Despite the return of Jayson Tatum (Achilles) to the starting lineup, Pritchard still logged 34 minutes, suggesting his role as the primary spark plug off the bench remains secure even with the team's superstar back in the mix.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Cleveland puts home win streak on the line against Boston

Cleveland is looking to prolong its seven-game home win streak with a victory against Boston

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Celtics star Jayson Tatum filled with 'gratitude' in his return to court following Achilles surgery

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum’s belated birthday present to himself was a return to the game that was abruptly taken away from him last season

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Drops a donut in heavy loss Pritchard racked up zero points (0-6 FG, 0-5 3Pt) and two rebounds in 24 minutes during Wednesday's 118-89 loss to the Hornets.

Impact Pritchard went scoreless for the second time in the past three games, continuing what has been a weird stretch. It's been night and day over his past six games, scoring no more than eight points in four appearances, while dropping 22 and 25 points in the other two contests. He remains a clear hold, although managers would love to see him add some consistency to his game.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Charlotte plays Boston on 5-game win streak

Charlotte will look to keep its five-game win streak alive when the Hornets take on Boston

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Big night vs. Milwaukee Pritchard closed with 25 points (10-23 FG, 5-10 3Pt), four rebounds and nine assists in 34 minutes during Monday's 108-81 victory over the Bucks.

Impact Pritchard responded in a big way after being held scoreless in Sunday's win over the Sixers. He was particularly dialed in from beyond the arc, where he tacked on 15 of his 25 points. Pritchard was also effective as a distributor, as he posted his highest assist total since Dec. 20.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Celtics spoil Giannis Antetokounmpo's return, trouncing Bucks 108-81 without Jaylen Brown

Payton Pritchard scored 25 points, rookie Hugo González had career highs of 18 points and 16 rebounds, and the Boston Celtics beat Milwaukee 108-81 to spoil Bucks star Giannis Ante...

MARCH 3 • Associated Press

Why Boston Celtics Guard Payton Pritchard Deserves Most Improved Player Buzz | Deadspin.com A bold comparison between Caitlin Clark and Payton Pritchard leads to a bigger argument: why Pritchard deserves serious Most Improved Player...

MARCH 2 • DEADSPIN.COM

All roads lead back to Payton Pritchard as Celtics unlock new level of potential The Boston Celtics have hit a gear most didn't think they could. It's all because of the rise of Payton Pritchard.

FEBRUARY 28 • HARDWOODHOUDINI.COM

Philadelphia faces Boston on 3-game win streak

Philadelphia is looking to keep its three-game win streak alive when the 76ers take on Boston

FEBRUARY 28 • Associated Press

This Was the Greatest Offensive Performance in Boston Celtics History

FEBRUARY 28 • YOUTUBE

Brown, Vucevic score 28, Celtics shoot season-high 66% in a 148-111 win over the Nets

Jaylen Brown had 28 points, nine assists and seven rebounds and the Boston Celtics rolled past the Brooklyn Nets 148-111

FEBRUARY 28 • Associated Press

Bounces back Friday Pritchard posted 22 points (9-12 FG, 4-5 3Pt), six assists and one steal over 28 minutes during the Celtics' 148-111 win over the Nets on Friday.

Impact Pritchard entered Friday's game having gone 3-for-19 from the field over his last two outings (including 1-for-8 from three-point range), but he was much better against Brookly. He co-led the Celtics in three-pointers made and finished as the team's third-leading scorer behind Jaylen Brown and Nikola Vucevic (28 points each). Pritchard has scored at least 20 points in 10 of his last 15 games and has embraced his return to a reserve role over the Celtics' last 10 contests after starting in each of his first 48 appearances of the 2025-26 regular season.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

There's No Better Reserve in the NBA Right Now Than Payton Pritchard

FEBRUARY 27 • YOUTUBE

Brooklyn faces Boston on 6-game skid

Brooklyn enters the matchup against Boston after losing six straight games

FEBRUARY 27 • Associated Press

"It's not even close" – Kendrick Perkins proclaims Payton Pritchard has the best contract in the NBA Pritchard continues to blossom, be it as a starter or off the bench.

FEBRUARY 26 • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

Struggles in loss Wednesday Pritchard racked up three points (1-6 FG, 1-3 3Pt), three rebounds, four assists and two steals over 28 minutes during Wednesday's 103-84 loss to Denver.

Impact Pritchard shot under 20 percent from the floor for the second straight game, continuing what has been an up-and-down period over the past month. In 13 games during that time, he has averaged 19.0 points, 5.3 assists and 3.0 three-pointers in 32.5 minutes per contest. While his overall numbers have been fine, four of those games have resulted in him scoring no more than eight points.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Boston puts road win streak on the line against Denver

Boston comes into a matchup against Denver as winners of five games in a row on the road

FEBRUARY 25 • Associated Press

Joe Mazzulla quietly made Payton Pritchard change which is paying off handsomely Since Joe Mazzulla made a small tweak to his rotations, Payton Pritchard has been going nuclear.

FEBRUARY 24 • HARDWOODHOUDINI.COM

PAYTON PRITCHARD NEWS

NEWS

BIO

STATS

VIDEOS

GAME LOG

INJURIES