The Celtics may push Payton Pritchard into the starting five, a move that could lift his fantasy ceiling by boosting minutes and playmaking usage. It also creates a tricky domino effect for Anfernee Simons and Boston’s guard rotation. The debate hinges on lining up the roster for max efficiency versus preserving a proven sixth man role.

CLNS hosts weigh the strategic tradeoffs: if Pritchard starts, his scoring and distribution could surge; if he remains off the bench, Simons and the rest of the backcourt could reap the rewards of second-unit rhythm. Either path carries clear fantasy implications for Boston guards this season.