Payton Pritchard Doubtful for Saturday's Game with Left Ankle Soreness

Payton Pritchard (left ankle soreness) is doubtful for Saturday's game against the Hawks, potentially missing his first game of the 2025-26 season. The Boston Celtics guard scored just 2 points in Thursday's win and sat out the fourth quarter, possibly due to the ankle issue. He has been averaging 15.3 points, 6.1 assists, 4.4 rebounds, and 1.1 steals through eight contests in January. If he's unable to play, Anfernee Simons is a candidate to move into the starting lineup.