‘This kid must be nasty’: Blake Griffin recalls his first impression of a teenage Payton Pritchard
Blake Griffin said Payton Pritchard was so shy and so scrawny that he knew he had to be "nasty" on the court if Oklahoma was recruiting him.
Ex-Celtics forward shares 1st impression of Payton Pritchard
Blake Griffin and Payton Pritchard met at a Los Angeles Clippers game when Pritchard was just 16 years old before they knew they’d end up teammates on the Boston Celtics.
The heave-making fourth-quarter star the Boston Celtics need to make a repeat title run
Last season's star-turn in the NBA Finals was a decade in the making for Payton Pritchard, who says a meeting with a six-time All-Star set him a path to NBA success and championship glory in Boston.
Ime Udoka recalls his advice to Payton Pritchard when Celtics guard was ‘pissed’ about minutes
Former Celtics coach Ime Udoka reflected on Payton Pritchard's lack of playing time, and how far the Celtics guard has come.
Ime Udoka told Payton Pritchard to stay ready, and he’s happy the Celtics guard seized his opportunity
Udoka, now coaching the Rockets, saw Pritchard step into an important role as the Celtics marched to the 2022 NBA Finals before losing to the Warriors.
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On this day: Payton Pritchard, Tony Delk born; Bobby Wilson signed
On this day in Celtics history, former Boston point guard Tony Delk was born, and guard Bobby Wilson was signed.
How Blake Griffin recognized Payton Pritchard’s potential years ago
Former Celtics big Blake Griffin recalls a time when he played Payton Pritchard, and revealed how he knew Pritchard would be good.
NBA rumors: Celtics showcasing former 1st round pick for potential trade package
Why one NBA analyst believes the Celtics are showcasing their former first-round pick for a trade at the deadline
Chicago Bulls can’t keep pace with the Boston Celtics. 5 takeaways from the 122-100 loss — their 8th in 10 games.
The Chicago Bulls, playing without star guard Zach LaVine, lost the opener of a three-game trip Wednesday night, falling to the Boston Celtics 122-100.
Celtics' Payton Pritchard: Steps up for Boston
Pritchard registered 14 points (5-10 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, nine assists, one block and one steal across 22 minutes during Monday's 125-85 victory over the Warriors.
Celtics' Sam Hauser: Iffy for Friday
Hauser (hip) has been listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Pelicans, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports. After missing the last two games for the Celtics, Hauser could miss a third straight game while dealing with a pinched nerve in his right hip.
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How to pronounce Worcester? Boston Celtics players aren't so sure
They're the reigning NBA champions, but some members of the Boston Celtics could take a lesson or two on local geography. During a first quarter timeout of last night's game against the Chicago Bulls, the video board at TD Garden showed several members of the Celtics attempting to pronounce the word "Worcester."