Payton Pritchard News, Rumors, Updates - Boston Celtics

Payton Pritchard Makes Key Point About Celtics' Multiple Losses To Pistons Boston Celtics point guard Payton Pritchard made an important point about his team's record against the Detroit Pistons.

3 HOURS AGO • NESN.COM

Harris scores 25, Brown misses potential game-winner and Pistons hold off Celtics for 104-103 win

Tobias Harris scored 25 points and Jaylen Brown missed a jumper just before the buzzer, allowing the Detroit Pistons to hold on for a 104-103 win over the Boston Celtics in a match...

14 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Good to go Monday Pritchard (ankle) is good to go for Monday's game against the Pistons, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.

Impact Pritchard was previously carrying a questionable tag after missing Saturday's game against the Hawks. With Pritchard expected to reclaim his starting spot, the Celtics will likely shift Baylor Scheierman back to the second unit.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Monday Pritchard (ankle) is questionable for Monday's game against the Pistons, John Karalis of BostonSportsJournal.com reports.

Impact Pritchard is in jeopardy of missing his second consecutive contest due to left ankle soreness. If the 27-year-old point guard is ultimately ruled out, Baylor Scheierman, Hugo Gonzalez and Anfernee Simons would be candidates for increased minutes. Over eight outings this month, Pritchard has averaged 15.3 points, 6.1 assists, 4.4 rebounds and 1.1 steals across 32.0 minutes per contest.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Baylor Scheierman is giving the Celtics exactly what they need Baylor Scheierman gave the Celtics some solid minutes when he slid into Payton Pritchard's place in the starting lineup.

2 DAYS AGO • HARDWOODHOUDINI.COM

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.

3 DAYS 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.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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

4 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

4 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.

6 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.

6 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.

JANUARY 13 • 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.

JANUARY 13 • 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

JANUARY 13 • 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

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Harris scores 25, Brown misses potential game-winner and Pistons hold off Celtics for 104-103 win

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