Payton Prichard took home Sixth Man of the Year honors last season, but could be in line for a much different -- and bigger -- role with the Boston Celtics in the 2025-26 NBA season.

With Jrue Holiday no longer in the building and Jayson Tatum looking at a long time on the shelf, the Boston Celtics are looking to shake things up in the starting lineup. According to a report by NBA insider Grant Afseth,

According to a report from NBA reporter Grant Afseth of FastbreakJournal.com, the Celtics appear likely to start Pritchard in the back-court while having Anfernee Simons come off the bench. Simons was the key return from the Portland Trail Blazers in the Holiday trade.