Payton Pritchard: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / December 10

Joe Mazzulla, Payton Pritchard weigh in on Jayson Tatum’s looming return

BOSTON — Jayson Tatum practically lit the internet on fire when he posted more than three minutes of workout videos on his Instagram story on Tuesday, revealing that he’s been cleared to play 1-on-1 basketball — and that he’s continuing to progress nicely after rupturing his Achilles tendon last May.

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / December 2

Parquet Plays: How the Killer Whale Offense Hunted the Cavs

The Boston Celtics were able to bounce back from a tight loss in Minnesota vs the Timberwolves with an even tighter win in Cleveland vs the Cavaliers. In the absence of Derrick White, Payton Pritchard had a monster game putting up 42 points on 68% shooting from the field.

NBA News / Celtics Life / December 2

Pritchard scores 42 en route to a 117-115 victory over Cavaliers

https://www.nba.com/game/bos-vs-cle-0022500302 The Celtics defeated the Cavaliers 117-115 to improve to 11-9 on the season. Payton Pritchard had a career night, scoring 42 points to beat a playoff-contending Cavaliers team. Neemias Queta and Derrick White would be ruled out with injuries, putting Sam Hauser and Xavier Tillman Sr.

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NBA News / Hoops Wire / December 1

NBA Notes: Sixers, Joel Embiid, Celtics, Payton Pritchard, Knicks

Joel Embiid finally returned Sunday night, and while the Sixers didn’t get the win, they at least got their MVP back on the floor. Embiid logged a season-high 30 minutes in his first game in three weeks, finishing with 18 points on 6-of-14 shooting in a double-overtime loss to the Hawks.

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NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / December 1

What's happened to the Cavaliers and what they need to do next after loss to Celtics

The Cleveland Cavaliers are starting to face familiar issues with their recent form. And it was again evident as Payton Pritchard buried a three just seven seconds in, and he led the Boston Celtics with a season-high 42 points as the Cavs dropped another close one, 117-115 on Sunday night.

Boston Celtics News / NBA Analysis Network / December 1

Jaylen Brown reacts to Payton Pritchard’s season-high 42 points vs Cavaliers, ‘Get out of the way’

Payton Pritchard scored a season-high 42 points as the Boston Celtics beat the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday. The point guard has started all 20 games for the Celtics this season after the departure of Jrue Holiday in the summer.

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / December 1

Payton Pritchard breaks out, scores 42 points in the Celtics win

It had been a frustrating start of the season for Payton Pritchard, but in the Celtics 117-115 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday night, he finally had his breakout game.

Boston Celtics News / Hoops Wire / November 30

Cavs rally late, but can’t hide bigger issues in loss to Celtics

The Cavaliers can’t keep spotting teams 20-point leads. They can’t allow players such as Payton Pritchard to stroll into Rocket Arena and torch them for 42.

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.

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Boston Celtics News / Field Level Media / November 30

Payton Pritchard’s season-high 42 helps Celtics hold off Cavaliers

Payton Pritchard scored a season-high 42 points and Jaylen Brown collected his fourth career triple-double with 19 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists, allowing the visiting Boston Celtics to edge the Cleveland Cavaliers 117-115 on Sunday.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / November 22

'Come Ready To Play, Or Don’t Come At All' – Jaylen Brown Sends Stern Message Following Celtics’ Loss To Nets

The Boston Celtics dropped to 8-8 in 2025-26 with a shocking 113-105 loss to the lowly Brooklyn Nets at the TD Garden in the NBA Cup on Friday. The Celtics

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Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / November 21

Three things to look for as the suddenly surging Celtics try to secure their fourth straight win

Don’t look now, but the Celtics have quietly won three straight, are above .500 for the first time and are firmly in the Eastern Conference playoff picture.

NBA News / The Predictors / November 19

Celtics best Nets 113-99

Jaylen Brown notched 29 points, Payton Pritchard delivered a gritty 22-point, 10-rebound double-double, and the Boston Celtics clamped down defensively in the fourth quarter to pull away from the Brooklyn Nets 113–99 on Tuesday night — finally pushing above .500 for the first time this season.

Los Angeles Clippers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 16

Clippers’ James Harden destroys Payton Pritchard’s ankles before finishing with floater

On Sunday afternoon, the Los Angeles Clippers hit the floor on the road for a game against the Boston Celtics, looking to build off the momentum from Friday’s win over the Dallas Mavericks.

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.

NBA News / The Predictors / November 13

Pritchard leads Celtics past short-handed Grizzlies in 131–95 rout

Payton Pritchard scored 24 points, dished out nine assists, and hit five 3-pointers as the Boston Celtics cruised to a 131–95 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night at TD Garden.

Boston Celtics News / NBA Analysis Network / November 13

Payton Pritchard called out for performances by former Celtics star, ‘I was wrong’

The Boston Celtics are trying to survive life without Jayson Tatum. The Boston Celtics superstar is expected to be out for the entire year due to a torn right Achilles tendon.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / November 10

Celtics Star Sends Clear Message on Next Goal After Career Season

The Boston Celtics likely didn't expect Payton Pritchard to eventually become their starting point guard when they drafted him in the first round of the 2020 NBA Draft.

Boston Celtics News / Last Word On Sports / November 4

Are The Boston Celtics Making a Mistake Starting Payton Pritchard?

The Boston Celtics turbulent start to the season has created questions surrounding the reigning Sixth Man of the Year: Payton Pritchard. Can he handle the burden of scoring for a Celtics team missing their best scorer?

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / October 7

Celtics Notes: Payton Pritchard Calls Out Thunder, Path to Keeping Al Horford Revealed, More

Boston Celtics point guard Payton Pritchard took a shot at the Oklahoma City Thunder, who won the NBA Championship in the 2024-25 season. “When you see OKC and them win the championship, they got away with a lot of hands, fouls, a lot of physicality.

Boston Celtics News / Hoops Rumors / August 15

Celtics intend to change Payton Pritchard's role

Celtics guard Payton Pritchard won the NBA’s Sixth Man of the Year award in 2024-25.

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Boston Celtics News / Oregon Ducks on SI / August 9

Boston Celtics' Payton Pritchard Breaks Record With Scoring Outburst

Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard is at his best at the Ball Don't Stop Pro-Am in Victoria, British Columbia, in the offseason. Pritchard dropped 68 points on Thursday, Aug.