The biggest question mark will come at the second guard spot, with Payton Pritchard and Anfernee Simons likely to receive consideration.

With Jayson Tatum out, Boston’s backcourt shift leans on Payton Pritchard’s growth and Anfernee Simons’ scoring punch.

Reigning Sixth Man of the Year Payton Pritchard is going to be handed that starting spot, which means Anfernee Simons would come off the bench as the sixth man, reports Grant Afseth at FastbreakJournal.com.