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Payton Pritchard prepares for matchup against Jaylen Brown this season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 7:35 PM

Last updated Aug 25, 2026

Payton Pritchard prepares for matchup against Jaylen Brown this season

Summary

Payton Pritchard expressed eagerness to face off against former teammate Jaylen Brown during an interview on August 25, 2026. The Boston Celtics traded Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers following their playoff exit last season. Pritchard discussed the impact of this trade, highlighting the necessity for himself and other teammates to step up and take more leadership roles. He emphasized the importance of hard work and smart decisions as the team heads into the upcoming season.

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By the Numbers

•Pritchard averaged 17.0 points last season.
•Brown was traded to the 76ers after a disappointing playoff exit.
•Pritchard values his time learning from Brown.
•He is focused on team leadership and strong performances.
•Celtics are looking to bounce back this season.

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7:35 PMYahoo Sports — Boston Celtics’ Payton Pritchard is ‘Ready to Go to War’ Against Jaylen Brown This Upcoming Season

What they're saying

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After their first-round playoff exit last season, the Boston Celtics surprisingly traded Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers in a deal that shocked many people. However, Payton Pritchard wasn’t one of them, or at least publicly. During his sit-down interview with Celtics on CLNS, Pritchard spoke about Brown being traded, and the Boston Celtics guard [...]
— Yahoo Sports

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