Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Celtics' Payton Pritchard Faces Bench Battle Ahead

9/26/2025

26 5

Summary

Story summary

The Boston Celtics face a Payton Pritchard dilemma after trading Jrue Holiday.
Pritchard could be behind Anfernee Simons on the Celtics' bench.
He averaged 14.3 points, 3.8 rebounds, 3.5 assists last season.
Speculation, per Bill Simmons, links Pritchard to Reed Sheppard for future-building.
Pritchard is considered close to untouchable behind Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. Training camp clarity remains needed.

1 of 1

Story summary

The Boston Celtics face a Payton Pritchard dilemma after trading Jrue Holiday.
Pritchard could be behind Anfernee Simons on the Celtics' bench.
He averaged 14.3 points, 3.8 rebounds, 3.5 assists last season.
Speculation, per Bill Simmons, links Pritchard to Reed Sheppard for future-building.
Pritchard is considered close to untouchable behind Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. Training camp clarity remains needed.