NBA award time is approaching and, of particular interest to Celtics fans, is the Sixth Man of the Year, for which sharpshooter Payton Pritchard appears to be a favorite. It would be the Celtics’ second recent Sixth Man honor, as Malcolm Brogdon was the winner in 2023.

Even though the Boston Celtics aren't the first seed in the Eastern Conference this season, it's a consensus among many NBA fans that they're still the best tea

Both of the two backcourt menaces have been having themselves breakout seasons, starring in their role if not quite stars coming off the bench.

Stevens mentioned that he almost traded the Celtics' best bench player. He revealed that he almost traded Payton Pritchard away before he became one of the best bench players in the league.

The Boston Celtics sharpshooting guard made his first start of the season on March 23, helping the Celtics beat the Portland Trail Blazers.

Pritchard missed Saturday's game against the Spurs due to left hip flexor tightness, but he will be available Monday. In his last five appearances, Pritchard holds averages of 14.6 points, 4.2 rebounds and 3.

Payton Pritchard is already essentially a lock to win Sixth Man of the Year, but the Celtics guard isn't letting up.

The Boston Celtics almost certainly will connect on a history-making 3-pointer sometime this week. It's likely to happen Wednesday against the Miami Heat.

Payton Pritchard has come a long way from wanting out of Boston. Chris Forsberg details the Celtics guard's fascinating journey from DNP to Sixth Man favorite.