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| HT/WT: 6-1, 212 lbs |
| Birthplace: Tualatin, OR |
| Age: 28 |
| School: Oregon |
| Experience: 6 |
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1:30John Gonzalez' Top 5 Starting Fives in the NBA: No. 5 Boston Celtics
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1:28Are the Celtics Better After Jaylen Brown-Paul George Trade?
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1:43NBA Offseason Grades: Boston Celtics
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1:53Analyzing the Celtics Trading Jaylen Brown
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1:59Celtics Take Commanding 3-1 Lead Over 76ers
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1:34Paul George Steals the Show from Brown-Tatum Feud
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0:55Tatum Outduels Brown as Celtics Roll Past 76ers
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2:05Highlights: Celtics at 76ers (11/10)
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1:27Is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's OKC Workload Sustainable?
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1:0076ers Proving to Be A Superteam as Advertised
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0:56Luka Dončić Leads Lakers as MVP Co-Favorite
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1:19Pressure on Jayson Tatum Without Jaylen Brown
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1:48How Concerning is Knicks 0-3 Start?
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1:29How are Paul George and Mitchell Robinson Impacting Celtics?
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1:06Concern for Celtics After Tatum's Poor Shooting?
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1:26What Are The Expectations For The Celtics This Season?
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1:30How Worried Should Celtics Be After Losing To The Pistons
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1:12How Impressive Was Paul George's Celtics Debut?
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1:31Can Knicks Compete in Tougher Eastern Conference?
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1:41Knicks Table Extension Talks to Focus on Season Ahead
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| Regular Season | 27.0 | 13.3 | 41.4 | 3.5 | 3.9 |
Top Payton Pritchard News
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Celtics' Payton Pritchard: Drains four triples off bench
Pritchard finished Tuesday's 123-101 win over Philadelphia with 18 points (7-15 FG, 4-8 3Pt), six rebounds, five assists and one steal in 30 minutes.
Pritchard delivered an efficient all-around performance off the bench, connecting on four three-pointers while adding solid rebounding and playmaking production. His consistent involvement in Boston's backcourt continues to support his fantasy appeal. He's scored in double digits in a season-long four consecutive games, averaging 13.0 points, 4.5 rebounds and 4.8 assists per game over that stretch.
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Celtics' Payton Pritchard: Scores 12 points Friday
Pritchard tallied 12 points (4-10 FG, 4-6 3Pt), six rebounds, five assists and a steal across 23 minutes in Friday's 119-80 win over the Hornets.
Pritchard made all four of his field goals from beyond the arc to snap a 0-for-12 drought from three in his previous three contests. Inconsistency has been Pritchard's biggest issue so far. He has failed to score more than 12 points in four straight games, but he's also surpassed the 25-point mark twice already. At the end of the day, while his ability to produce across multiple categories remains encouraging, Pritchard's fantasy outlook still depends on his perimeter shooting as his primary source of production.
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Celtics' Payton Pritchard: Good to go Friday
Pritchard (eye) is available for Friday's game against the Hornets, Zack Cox of the Boston Heraldreports.
Pritchard will shed his questionable tag ahead of this contest after leaving Wednesday's game early. As of Friday afternoon, there's been no mention of restrictions or any limitations health wise.
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Celtics' Payton Pritchard: Listed as questionable
Pritchard (eye) is questionable for Friday against Charlotte, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.
Pritchard is day-to-day after leaving Wednesday's win over the Bucks early. Meanwhile, Jayson Tatum (rest) has been cleared to return. Guys like Baylor Scheierman and Mike Conley could see more run if Pritchard is unable to give it a go.
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Celtics' Payton Pritchard: Doesn't return Wednesday
Pritchard exited Wednesday's 109-102 win over the Bucks and did not return due to a right eye abrasion, finishing with 10 points (4-7 FG, 2-2 FT), five assists and one rebound across 18 minutes.
Pritchard was deemed questionable to return but never checked back in. He can be considered questionable for Friday's game at Charlotte, and if he's forced to miss time, Baylor Scheierman and Mike Conley would be candidates for increased playing time.
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Celtics' Payton Pritchard: Iffy to return Wednesday
Pritchard is questionable to return to Wednesday's game against the Bucks due to a right eye abrasion.
Pritchard logged just over 18 minutes before heading to the locker room with the eye injury. If he's unable to return in the final quarter, Baylor Scheierman would likely see increased playing time.
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Celtics' Payton Pritchard: Good to go Wednesday
Pritchard (shoulder) is available for Wednesday's game against the Bucks, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.
Pritchard will shed his questionable tag due to a right shoulder contusion and keep his record of perfect attendance this season alive. The 28-year-old guard has been inconsistent on the offensive end through seven regular-season games, averaging 13.4 points, 3.4 assists, 3.0 rebounds and 0.9 steals in 27.9 minutes per contest. He could see increased burn Wednesday in the absence of Jayson Tatum (rest).
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Celtics' Payton Pritchard: Iffy for Wednesday
Pritchard is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against Milwaukee due to a right shoulder contusion, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.
Pritchard's status is uncertain after he struggled in Monday's loss to Houston, finishing with four points on 0-for-7 shooting across 30 minutes. With Jayson Tatum (rest) also questionable and Devin Carter (illness) ruled out, Boston could be shorthanded Wednesday. Pritchard's availability should become clearer closer to tip-off.
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Celtics' Payton Pritchard: Has tough shooting night
Pritchard finished Monday's 109-93 loss to the Rockets with four points (0-7 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 4-6 FT), three rebounds, three assists and one steal across 30 minutes.
Pritchard couldn't buy a basket, missing all seven of his field-goal attempts while finishing with a team-worst minus-17 rating. Despite the shooting struggles, he logged 30 minutes off the bench with Paul George (rest) unavailable, suggesting his role remains secure. Pritchard should have opportunities to bounce back, but his offensive inconsistency has been frustrating for fantasy managers.
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Celtics' Payton Pritchard: Drops 30 points off bench Friday
Pritchard had 30 points (9-17 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 9-9 FT), three rebounds, three assists and two steals across 35 minutes during Friday's 125-111 win over the Bulls.
Pritchard scored 20 of his game-high 30 points in the first half, which was a big reason why the Celtics entered the break with a 29-point lead. He did his scoring from all over the floor, and his nine made free throws were a career high. Pritchard's scoring production has been inconsistent over the first five games of the regular season, but he's the offensive spark plug that the Celtics rely on, especially when one of Jayson Tatum and Paul George is not on the floor.
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Celtics' Payton Pritchard: Catches fire from deep
Pritchard registered 28 points (10-16 FG, 7-10 3Pt, 1-1 FT), one rebound, four assists and two steals across 22 minutes during Monday's 134-99 victory over the Bulls.
Pritchard caught fire from beyond the arc, connecting on seven three-pointers while leading Boston in scoring despite coming off the bench. The veteran guard was particularly effective during the third quarter, helping the Celtics pull away in a lopsided victory. Pritchard's explosive shooting ability gives him considerable fantasy upside, though his production could fluctuate depending on his playing time.
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Celtics' Payton Pritchard: Notches 17 points off bench
Pritchard finished with 17 points (4-9 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 7-8 FT), four rebounds and one assist in 27 minutes during Tuesday's 121-113 loss to Detroit.
Pritchard matched Derrick White for Boston's second-highest scoring total despite the former coming off the bench. The guard generated much of his offense at the charity stripe, converting seven of eight attempts while committing zero turnovers. His 28-minute workload suggests he'll remain a significant part of the Celtics' backcourt rotation, although his limited playmaking in the opener was less encouraging for fantasy managers.
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Celtics' Payton Pritchard: Set to play Tuesday
Pritchard (rest) is expected to play in Tuesday's game versus Detroit.
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. 3 offensive option behind Paul George and Jayson Tatum, giving him more than enough upside for fantasy managers.
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Celtics' Payton Pritchard: Resting Friday
Pritchard (rest) won't play in Friday's preseason finale against the 76ers, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.
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.
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Celtics' Payton Pritchard: 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.
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.
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Celtics' Payton Pritchard: Lands contract extension Tuesday
Pritchard signed a two-year, $44.2 million contract extension with the Celtics on Tuesday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
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.
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Celtics' Payton Pritchard: 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.
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.
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Celtics' Payton Pritchard: 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.
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).
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