Payton Pritchard News, Rumors, Updates - Boston Celtics

5 Reasons Celtics Smashed Sixers in Game 4, Including Payton Pritchard's Heater PHILADELPHIA — The Boston Celtics started slow but got a massive boost from Payton Pritchard and their bench to build a big early lead and n...

APRIL 27 • SI.COM

Celtics spoil Embiid's return to action after appendectomy, beat 76ers to take 3-1 series lead

Payton Pritchard made six of Boston’s 24 3-pointers and scored 32 points and Jayson Tatum had 30 points and 11 assists to help the Boston Celtics spoil Joel Embiid’s return from an...

APRIL 27 • Associated Press

Payton Pritchard delivered exactly what Celtics were missing in clutch Game 3 win The Celtics were missing a key element in their ugly Game 2 loss, but Payton Pritchard provided exactly what was needed on Friday night in P...

APRIL 25 • HARDWOODHOUDINI.COM

Improved effort in Game 3 win Pritchard ended with 15 points (5-12 FG, 5-10 3Pt), four rebounds and two assists over 33 minutes during Friday's 108-100 victory over Philadelphia in Game 3 of the first round of...

Impact Pritchard delivered an improved effort, landing a number of crucial three-pointers down the stretch. While this was an encouraging performance, Pritchard has been far from his best during the series, averaging just 10.3 points, 4.0 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 2.3 three-pointers across three games.

APRIL 25 • ROTOWIRE

Celtics beat the 76ers 108-100 in Game 3 behind 25 points each from Tatum and Brown

Jayson Tatum continued to impress in his return from injury, scoring 25 points to help the Boston Celtics beat the Philadelphia 76ers 108-100 on Friday night

APRIL 25 • Associated Press

Derrick White savors Philly fans' trash talk and the challenge that awaits Before Game 3 against the Sixers, Derrick White and Payton Pritchard discussed what it is about these pressure-packed moments that the Celti...

APRIL 24 • HARDWOODHOUDINI.COM

Payton Pritchard relishes Celtics' latest test of character in Game 3 vs. 76ers The reason the Celtics have experienced the success they have in recent years, including becoming NBA champions, is that their character mat...

APRIL 24 • HARDWOODHOUDINI.COM

Payton Pritchard's offense can't just be a luxury for Celtics anymore Scoring from Payton Pritchard has felt like an added bonus for the Celtics in recent years, but that's no longer the case in these playoffs.

APRIL 24 • HARDWOODHOUDINI.COM

With a wink, 76ers rookie V.J. Edgecombe has quickly found his playoff footing

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APRIL 22 • Associated Press

The most vital element in a deep Celtics run is right in front of our faces In order for the Celtics to make a deep playoff run, Payton Pritchard and Derrick White are going to have to play better.

APRIL 22 • HARDWOODHOUDINI.COM

Goes missing in Game 2 loss Pritchard racked up four points (2-8 FG, 0-4 3Pt), five rebounds and five assists over 27 minutes during Tuesday's 111-97 loss to the 76ers in Game 2 of the first round of the East...

Impact Pritchard couldn't get anything going Tuesday, scoring just four points on 2-for-8 shooting. Boston was likely caught off guard in the loss, with numerous players delivering below expectations. With the series now tied at 1-1, Boston will be looking to turn things around when they line up again for Game 3 on Friday.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Payton Pritchard sheds light on Celtics' secret weapon in these playoffs Payton Pritchard shared insight as to how the Celtics' stay-ready crew should approach this playoff run.

APRIL 20 • HARDWOODHOUDINI.COM

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

APRIL 20 • 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.

APRIL 18 • ROTOWIRE

Celtics begin playoffs against the 76ers

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

APRIL 18 • 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

APRIL 15 • 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

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Celtics spoil Embiid's return to action after appendectomy, beat 76ers to take 3-1 series lead

Celtics beat the 76ers 108-100 in Game 3 behind 25 points each from Tatum and Brown

With a wink, 76ers rookie V.J. Edgecombe has quickly found his playoff footing

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