Payton Pritchard and Emma Pritchard (Photo by @emmapritchard/Instagram)
The 2025-26 NBA season will begin on 21st October 2025, and teams are preparing to dominate on the court. After missing the consecutive title last NBA season, the Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard took the offseason workout to another level. With Jayson Tatum’s status uncertain due to his recovery from an ACL tear sustained in last season’s playoffs, Pritchard is preparing for this critical time.

Recently, Pritchard invited former teammates and friends to join him in tough training sessions. All these preparations could support the team in Tatum’s absence. Before the start of the season, Pritchard took time to appear on the White Noise Podcast. During the discussion, Pritchard hilariously admitted that fans often recognise his wife more than him.

“100%. Especially in the East Coast area. I mean, I can’t even say East Coast because I’ll anywhere, and like, I’m thinking somebody’s coming up for me and they are like, really coming up to tell me that they are fans of Emma. And they don’t even really know that I play ball. They are like, ‘I know you play basketball, but I love Emma,” Pritchard said.

Pritchard’s wife, Emma MacDonald, is a famous social media influencer and vlogger with 381k followers on Instagram. Pritchard mentions that some fans only recognise him because of her.

Pritchard Praises Sam Hauser’s Impressive Shooting Skills

Payton Pritchard (Image Credits: Imagn)

During the discussion on the White Noise Podcast, Pritchard sends high praise to his Boston Celtics teammate Sam Hauser. He complimented Hauser’s shooting skills and called him one of the best in the league.

“He has the best shooting form. I love watching Sam. Off the dribble, obviously, but that catch-and-shoot. Running this way, running that way. He’s one of the best catch-and-shoot shooters, if not the best in the league. If it’s open? Swoosh.” Pritchard said.

While Tatum is sidelined, speculation has emerged about whether Jaylen Brown can lead the team to a championship this season. The Celtics will play their first regular-season game of the 2025-26 NBA season against the Philadelphia 76ers.

Luka Doncic ‘destroys’ the Mavs on his return. Gets standing ovation and shows love to Mark Cuban

Luka Doncic hits 45 points in his first game in Dallas since being traded to the Los Angeles.

It’s rare for a home crowd to cheer the visiting team, but Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas was no ordinary night.

Just days before February’s trade deadline, the Mavericks shocked the NBA by sending their 26-year-old superstar to the Lakers—a move that outraged fans and sparked backlash toward GM Nico Harrison.

On Wednesday, Doncic played his first game back in Dallas since the trade. The arena was filled with fans in both his old Mavs and new Lakers jerseys, many chanting “Fire Nico” in protest.

Despite the emotion in the air, Doncic delivered a dominant performance, scoring a game-high 45 points to lead the Lakers to a 112-97 win. It was a powerful return for one of the league’s brightest stars—and a night Dallas won’t soon forget

The Mavericks pay tribute to Luka Dončić

While the Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic remains heavily criticized, they handled his return to Dallas with undeniable grace. The organization made sure his first game back as a Laker was met with respect and appreciation.

Every seat in the arena was draped with a T-shirt reading “Hvala za vse,” which translates from Slovenian to “thank you for everything.” It was a thoughtful nod to Doncic’s heritage and impact on the franchise.

Before tip-off, during the starting lineup announcements, the Mavericks played a tribute video showcasing some of Doncic’s most iconic moments in a Dallas jersey. The emotional gesture clearly resonated—moving Doncic to tears in front of the crowd that once called him their own.

Luka Doncic ‘DESTROYS’ his old team

Luka delivered a dazzling performance against his former team, putting up 45 points on 16-of-28 shooting, including 7-of-10 from beyond the arc. He also added 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals in a game that showed exactly why he’s one of the best in the league.

From the opening tip, Doncic was locked in. By halftime, Doncic had racked up 31 points on 11-of-16 shooting in just 19 minutes—marking the 10th time in his career he’s scored 30 or more in a single half.

Though his scoring slowed in the second half, he continued to lead effectively, securing both a Lakers win and an unforgettable showing for the fans in Dallas.