Payton Pritchard looks ahead to prove-it season with Celtics
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 4:15 PM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
Payton Pritchard expresses motivation as he prepares for the upcoming season with the Boston Celtics amid recent roster changes, including Jaylen Brown's trade to the Philadelphia 76ers. In a recent interview, Pritchard discussed his thoughts on a potential contract extension and how he envisions the season unfolding. He also shared initial impressions of new Celtics players. The team is gearing up for the 2026-27 campaign, aiming to define their identity after significant offseason moves.
- •Pritchard feels motivated heading into the new season with the Celtics.
- •Jaylen Brown was recently traded to the Philadelphia 76ers.
- •Pritchard is considering his potential contract extension.
- •He discussed his views on the upcoming season and new teammates.
- 7:24 PMYahoo Sports — Payton Pritchard thinks Boston Celtics in another prove-it season, downplays Brunson comps
- 6:31 PMYahoo Sports — Payton Pritchard is everything that the Boston Celtics need this season
- 4:15 PMYahoo Sports — Payton Pritchard motivated ahead of another prove-it season for Boston Celtics
"Fast PP speaks on how much he has been thinking about it in the wake of the Jaylen Brown trade to the 76ers, how he sees the season unfolding, and more.
""I feel like we have another year that we have to prove it," said Fast PP.
"Is Fast PP ready for a bigger role with Boston?
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 13, 2026, 7:24 PMPayton Pritchard thinks Boston Celtics in another prove-it season, downplays Brunson comps
"I feel like we have another year that we have to prove it," said Fast PP.
- Yahoo SportsAug 13, 2026, 6:31 PMPayton Pritchard is everything that the Boston Celtics need this season
Is Fast PP ready for a bigger role with Boston?
- Yahoo SportsAug 12, 2026, 4:15 PMPayton Pritchard motivated ahead of another prove-it season for Boston Celtics
Fast PP speaks on how much he has been thinking about it in the wake of the Jaylen Brown trade to the 76ers, how he sees the season unfolding, and more.
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