Payton Pritchard Injury Status Update for April 12th, 2026
Payton Pritchard of the Celtics has been ruled out and will not play today. Payton was previously listed as Doubtful before being officially ruled out.
This will be the 3rd game Payton has missed this season.
Payton Pritchard Season Averages
Payton's absence leaves a significant hole in the Celtics rotation. Across 79 games this season, he's averaging 17.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 5.2 assists per game while playing 32.4 minutes per night.
| MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | FGA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32.4 | 17.0 | 4.0 | 5.2 | 13.8 |
Which Teammates Benefit Without Payton Pritchard?
When Payton sits, other Celtics players see increased opportunities. Based on this season's data, Sam Hauser, Jayson Tatum and Ron Harper Jr. stand to benefit the most from his absence.
When Payton has been out this season, Sam Hauser has averaged 11.6 more points per game, 8.0 additional field goal attempts, 7.7 extra minutes and 2.7 more rebounds.
PPG: +11.6 | FGA: +8.0 | MPG: +7.7 | RPG: +2.7
When Payton has been out this season, Jayson Tatum has averaged 6.5 additional field goal attempts.
FGA: +6.5
When Payton has been out this season, Ron Harper Jr. has averaged 9.9 more points per game, 3.7 additional field goal attempts and 10.3 extra minutes.
PPG: +9.9 | FGA: +3.7 | MPG: +10.3
Full Injury Report — Payton Pritchard's Game
Here's the complete injury report for tonight's game. Both teams have key players dealing with various ailments heading into this one:
Magic @ Celtics - April 12, 2026 Boston Celtics: Sam Hauser (Out) Jayson Tatum (Out) Derrick White (Out) Payton Pritchard (Out) Neemias Queta (Out) Nikola Vucevic (Out) Jaylen Brown (Out)
We'll continue to monitor Payton's status and provide updates as they become available. Check back for the latest injury news and lineup updates for the Celtics.