The Boston Celtics will reportedly promote guard and 2025 NBA Sixth Man of the Year Payton Pritchard to the starting lineup next season.
After trading away Jrue Holiday, the Boston Celtics were left without their starting point guard, but their 27-year-old guard is reportedly set to take over the role.
Payton Pritchard
Payton Pritchard
Position: PG
Age: 27
Height: 188 cm
Weight: 93 kg
Birth place: Oregon, United States of America
According to Fastbreak Journal, the Celtics plan to elevate backup guard Payton Pritchard into the starting lineup for next season.
The 2024-25 NBA Sixth Man of the Year had a breakout season with Boston, averaging 14.3 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 3.5 assists in 80 games.
In his only three starts last year, he posted an impressive 21.7 points, 7.3 assists, and 5.0 rebounds per game—showing he may be ready to become the franchise’s next lead point guard.
Pritchard still has three years remaining on his contract with the Celtics, worth around $23 million. For the 2025-26 season, he is set to earn $7,232,143.
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