Payton Pritchard's ballhandling gets an offseason spotlight

He averaged 17.0 points and 5.2 assists in 2025-26.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 281 min read

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What happened: Payton Pritchard's ballhandling remains a focal point during the NBA offseason.

Why it matters: Ball security is central to creating shots while limiting empty possessions.

By the numbers: Pritchard averaged 17.0 points, 5.2 assists and 1.5 turnovers across 79 regular-season games in 2025-26, a 3.5 assist-to-turnover ratio.

What to watch: Training camp will offer the next measure of how that control carries into the 2026-27 season.

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