Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard scored a game-high 38 points in Sunday's 10-point win over the Wizards. The reserve nearly had a triple-double, adding 12 assists and nine rebounds. The C's were locked into the No. 1 spot in the Eastern Conference heading into this one, so the starters got the night off. Although Pritchard likely won't be as productive in the first round of the postseason, his efficient showings over the last two games will automatically give him more attention from fantasy managers ahead of the 2024-25 campaign.
According to ESPN senior NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski, Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard agreed to a four-year, $30 million (fully guaranteed) extension with the team. The 25-year-old played a career-low 13.4 minutes last season and expressed displeasure regarding his role. As a result, he sought a trade heading into the summer. However, with Grant Williams, Malcolm Brogdon, and Marcus Smart no longer on the roster, Pritchard is anticipated to see routine playing time during the 2023-24 campaign. The 2020 No. 26 overall pick has averaged 6.6 points, 2.1 rebounds, 1.7 assists, and 40.0% shooting from deep since entering the league. Those numbers will likely increase, so managers should keep him in mind late in fantasy drafts.
Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard is entering his fourth year in the league and is eligible for an extension if they can work one out before the regular season begins. According to Jared Weiss of The Athletic, the two sides began extension discussions after they dealt for Jrue Holiday. Pritchard is expected to be a key depth piece behind Holiday and Derrick White, so they want to make sure they have their bench options locked up. Reportedly, there's still a gap between both sides, so they'll need to cover some ground over the next few weeks. Pritchard should see more opportunities either way and he could become more fantasy-relevant in deeper leagues.
Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard recently mentioned that he'd rather be traded than play off the bench. The 25-year-old has played a minimal role on the team over the last three seasons. The organization has high praise for Pritchard and the way he plays the game. However, they don't have the minutes available for him on their current roster. That being said, it wouldn't be shocking to see the team decide to move Pritchard in order to give him more minutes elsewhere. The problem with that is it's going to be difficult to find a team that is willing to give him a 25-minute role in the rotation. Pritchard has averaged 15.7 minutes per game over the last three seasons. He obviously feels that he can contribute more to the team, but it's uncertain if other organizations believe he can be a starter. That being said, the Celtics are likely going to have a tough time trying to find a trade partner willing to guarantee Pritchard significant minutes in the rotation.
According to Jay King and Jared Weiss of The Athletic, Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard wants to be traded this offseason. Pritchard began his career by averaging 7.7 points in 19.2 minutes per game. However, his production and workload have decreased in the last two seasons. But with the C's looking to shed some salaries heading into the 2023-24 campaign, retaining the 25-year-old on his $4 million team option may be necessary for the club. Fortunately, Pritchard's path to playing time could open if Boston moves Marcus Smart, Derrick White, or Malcolm Brogdon this Summer.
Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard (heel) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. The 25-year-old made his return to the court on Tuesday after missing nine games in a row. It appears he's not fully over the injury as he'll sit out on Thursday due to the same heel issue. His absence won't have a huge impact on the rotation. Malcolm Brogdon should see a slight boost in fantasy value with Pritchard sidelined.
Boston Celtics point guard Payton Pritchard (heel) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against Milwaukee. The 25-year-old played his first nine minutes in 10 games last time out against Washington but could now be unavailable again. Pritchard has fallen way behind in the depth chart, so his absence won't impact things in fantasy hoops for as long as the Celtics are healthy. He has averaged only 12.5 minutes per game across 46 outings this season, posting 4.7 points.
Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard (heel) will not play against the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday. Pritchard has been in and out of the lineup the past couple weeks and does not have a clear role carved out for himself while healthy. Sam Hauser should see a slight increase in minutes on Wednesday while Derrick White and Marcus Smart see most of the guard minutes.
Boston Celtics point guard Payton Pritchard (ankle) is regarded as questionable for Wednesday's matchup against Portland. He's bothered by left heel pain and might have to sit out for a sixth time in the past nine games. Pritchard has played a minimal part in Boston's rotation and his absence shouldn't impact things at all Wednesday, with Boston having all of its key pieces available for the contest.
Payton Pritchard Drops Playoff Career-High 18 Points In Game 1
Boston Celtics point guard Payton Pritchard earned himself elevated minutes in Tuesday's defeat to the Heat due to his offensive contributions, which wound up as an 18-point effort off the bench. Pritchard was immensely aggressive, recording 16 shots -- 11 from deep -- across 30 minutes, absorbing backcourt minutes and shot opportunities from Marcus Smart (foot). After hitting a quartet of triples in Game 7 vs. Milwaukee, Pritchard knocked down four more threes, this time adding five rebounds and four assists to round out his stat line. While Miami yielded the fewest DFS points per game to opposing point guards during the regular season, Pritchard will figure to have room for upside if Smart remains unavailable for Game 2 on Thursday.
