The Boston Celtics are set to rely heavily on Payton Pritchard this season after a remarkable 2024-25 campaign where he averaged 14.3 points per game with strong shooting splits. With recent trades involving key players like Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis, and potential moves involving Anfernee Simons and Sam Hauser, the Celtics are undergoing significant changes. Without these veterans, Pritchard's scoring and playmaking abilities will become crucial for the team’s success.

Having been named the Sixth Man of the Year last season, Pritchard enters this season as a frontrunner to claim the title again, with the best odds of 4/1. However, questions linger about whether he will maintain his role off the bench or step up as a starter alongside Derrick White. The upcoming decisions could reshape the Celtics' backcourt and their overall strategy.