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Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / September 19
Payton Pritchard is set up to have a career year 
Last season, Payton Pritchard began the year as the Celtics starting point guard. In February, he was moved to the bench after Anfernee Simons was traded to give Boston’s second unit more punch in the scoring department.
Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / September 16
Mike Conley and Payton Pritchard are already connecting on and off the court
Mike Conley and Payton Pritchard have made a connection this summer. Conley revealed at his introductory press conference on Tuesday that they have begun working out together, playing a lot of five-on-five and one-on-one.
Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 12
Celtics rumors: Payton Pritchard contract extension could reach $22 million annually
On the heels of trading Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers, the Boston Celtics could bet on Payton Pritchard to help fill the void left in the wake of the All-NBA forward’s departure.
The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz
How many of the NBA's top 30 career scorers can you name in five minutes?
NBA News / Hoops Wire / September 11
NBA Notes: Cavs, Peyton Watson, Celtics, Payton Pritchard, Jazz
Preseason basketball isn’t designed to provide many answers. But for the Cavaliers, it should at least provide a few useful first looks. Zach Weiss of Cavs On SI identified Peyton Watson’s early work with the starters as one of the things to watch.
The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time
The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.
Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / September 11
Nuggets Have One Longshot Candidate to Win Most Improved Player
The Denver Nuggets have only seen one of their own come away with the NBA's Most Improved Player award since the honor was introduced in 1896: that was former All-Star guard Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf back in 1993 in what was his third season in the Mile High City.
Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / September 10
Utah Jazz Have One Longshot Bet to Win Most Improved Player
Last season, the Utah Jazz had one player slowly emerge with an outside shot to come away with the 2025-26 Most Improved Player award. That was none other
Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / September 7
Payton Pritchard: starter or sixth man?
Payton Pritchard has come a long way in his career, and has earned the right to be a starter in the NBA. He is almost certainly one of Boston’s top-5 players coming into the 2026-27 season.
Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / August 26
What the Boston Celtics Can Expect From Payton Pritchard
This is the next installment in a series of pieces examining what the Boston Celtics can expect from each of their players this season. Today, its Payton Pritchard.
NBA News / Stadium Rant / August 12
Why Jaylen Brown’s Celtics Exit Could Lead To A Payton Pritchard Breakout
In arguably the most shocking trade of this offseason, the Celtics traded former Finals MVP Jaylen Brown to the 76ers for Paul George. As a by-product, this leaves a large chunk of offensive production the Celtics now need to fill, which is where Payton Pritchard can shine.
Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 12
Celtics’ Payton Pritchard reveals what ‘ate away’ at Boston after early playoff exit
The Boston Celtics’ 2025-26 season was a wild rollercoaster that ended in an absolute heartbreaker, and the sting of that collapse hasn’t faded for guard Payton Pritchard.
The 25 best NBA players to never play in college
Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.
Boston Celtics News / Hoops Wire / August 10
Payton Pritchard says Celtics have something to prove after playoff collapse
The Celtics have changed. Payton Pritchard’s expectations apparently have not. Boston is coming off a strong regular season that ended with a painful playoff collapse, blowing a 3-1 series lead and heading home much earlier than expected.
Boston Celtics News / Hoops Rumors / August 10
Payton Pritchard Not “Really Looking” At Extension
Celtics guard Payton Pritchard is eligible for an extension but he’s in no rush to sign one. Pritchard made that comment to Chris Forsberg on the Celtics Talk Podcast, as relayed by NBCSportsBoston.com’s Michael Hurley.
Boston Celtics News / Yardbarker / August 10
Celtics' Payton Pritchard remains confident ahead of crucial season
The era of "The Jays" is officially over for the Boston Celtics now that Jaylen Brown has landed in Philadelphia, leading many to wonder what the 2026-27 NBA season will look like at TD Garden for a team missing its most recent Finals MVP.
Boston Celtics News / Yardbarker / July 3
Celtics believe they already have Jaylen Brown's replacement
As unimpressed as Celtics fans might be right now, general manager Brad Stevens believes they already have another star in the building.
NBA News / Yardbarker / June 16
Comparing the Celtics and Heat as trade partners for Bucks in a Giannis Antetokounmpo deal
Which destination makes more sense and would be a better fit for the two-time league MVP who led the Milwaukee Bucks to the 2021 NBA championship?
Boston Celtics News / Celtics Life / May 26
Payton Pritchard 2025-2026 season and playoffs highlight reel
Payton Pritchard had a career-best 2025-26 season for the Boston Celtics, establishing versatility in himself to thrive as either a vital starter and primary playmaker or pivotal 6th man.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 3
Joel Embiid has a special message for Payton Pritchard after Game 7
Embiid clearly noticed comments Pritchard made prior to Embiid's return to action.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 26
Joel Embiid's return wasn't enough for 76ers in ugly Game 4 loss to Celtics
Joel Embiid made his 2026 playoff debut for the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday, and it did not matter one bit in their ugly 128-96 loss to the Boston Celtics.
Boston Celtics News / Field Level Media / April 26
Payton Pritchard (32), Celtics shoot down Sixers, lead 3-1
Payton Pritchard scored a career-playoff-high 32 points off the bench and the Boston Celtics took a 3-1 series lead with a convincing 128-96 road victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday night.
The 'Five 3's off the bench games' quiz
How many of the NBA players to make at least five three-pointers off the bench at least 20 times in their career can you name in five minutes?
NBA News / Yardbarker / January 27
Celtics' buzzer-beater king demoralizes Trail Blazers
He first started getting national attention for his buzzer-beating superpowers during the Celtics' run to the 2024 title.
Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / December 24
Payton Pritchard Has Proven Celtics Won the Jrue Holiday Trade
The Boston Celtics moving off Jrue Holiday's contract in the swap that brought on Anfernee Simons' expiring contract was always a smart long-term financial decision.
Unlikely hero Payton Pritchard leads Celtics to win vs. Raptors
No Jaylen Brown, no problem for the Boston Celtics on Saturday night. With Brown sitting out on his second game of the season due to an illness, a less likely hero put on the cape for the Celtics.
NBA News / Yardbarker / December 1
Jaylen Brown leads Celtics to another surprising win over Cavaliers
The Cleveland Cavaliers were supposed to rule the Eastern Conference this season, while the Boston Celtics had a decimated roster. After Jaylen Brown had a triple-double in a 117-115 Celtics victory, Boston is 2-0 against Cleveland and only a half-game back in the standings.
Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / November 13
Celtics' Payton Pritchard Reveals How He Handled Shooting Slump
After back-to-back rough shooting performances, Celtics guard Payton Pritchard came back to life Wednesday night in Boston's 131-95 win over the Memphis Grizzlies.
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