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Payton Pritchard on the Boston Celtics season so far, new endorsement deal

When Payton Pritchard was drafted by the Boston Celtics, there was doubt about his NBA fit given his height—just 6-foot-1, undersized even at the point guard position in the NBA—and his relative obscurity to local college basketball fans. Pritchard played for Oregon in the Pacific-12 conference, which meant many Boston fans were unfamiliar with his game.

But the West Linn native took the same relentless approach he has brought to everything in his life and applied it to his NBA career. Despite inconsistent playing time in his first three seasons, Pritchard carved out a rotation spot with the Celtics. Over time, he developed that role into a successful supporting position on a title-contending team and eventually won the NBA’s 2025 Sixth Man of the Year award.

Now, he’s stepping into a starting role with Boston—and picking up some apropos endorsements while he’s at it, including a new partnership with Lucky Energy.

Celtics Wire recently caught up with the former Duck to talk about the season so far, how he and the rest of the roster are adapting to bigger roles, and how his endorsement with Lucky Energy came about. Here’s our conversation with Pritchard as fans await the 2025 NBA Cup game against the Orlando Magic on Friday, November 7.

*(Note: This interview has been lightly edited for clarity and brevity.)*

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**Celtics Wire:** Thanks for this, Payton. You’re here to talk about your new sponsorship deal with Lucky Energy, but can we start with the season so far? Rebounding and rim protection have been issues, along with defense and focus. What do you think Boston most needs to address?

**Payton Pritchard:** It’s still early in the season. We’re meshing together, exploring new lineups, and getting used to new roles and rotations. We pride ourselves on playing tough and physical—that’s always been a staple for the Celtics, especially under Coach (Joe Mazzulla). We’ll do our best to correct any issues. I’m not worried about it. It’s a long season, and we’ll get there.

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**CW:** There’s been noticeable growth among your teammates. Hugo Gonzalez looks ready for NBA minutes, Josh Minott is carving out a role, and Luka Garza has been more impactful than some expected. For you, who has shown the most growth, and why?

**PP:** I like our entire roster: young guys, older vets, and everyone in between. We have a group full of guys who show up each day willing to put in the work, and the results will show. I was once a young guy too—you just have to keep your head down and keep working. I like them all; they’re good dudes on and off the court.

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**CW:** As I mentioned, you’re now one of the faces of Lucky Energy, which seems fitting given the gritty nature of the team you play for. How did this partnership come about? And has Lucky, the mascot, had a chance to try the energy drink yet?

**PP:** It was a natural fit. Lucky Energy is all about grit and toughness, which speaks to me. I’m that way on the court, and Boston is like that as a city, so it felt right. Not to mention, it’s the best-tasting energy drink with just five simple ingredients that keep me locked in.

Lucky, the mascot, has so much energy; if he drank Lucky Energy, I don’t know if we could contain him. I’ll give him a can the next time I see him.

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**CW:** The focus of the campaign fits you perfectly. I immediately thought of that clip of you practicing your handle (you know the one). Tell me more about the campaign, especially since Celtics fans have seen how you became the player you are today.

**PP:** I pride myself on putting in the work when the bright lights aren’t on. There’s a certain toughness and grit you need to play in the NBA, especially for this city and franchise. I try to bring what comes naturally to me—hard work and dedication to my craft—every day.

Lucky Energy is built the same way; it’s for tough, hardworking people.

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**CW:** I also heard there will be a Boston-focused campaign launching this spring. Can you tell us more about that?

**PP:** I want you to see it for yourself! Boston will be at the forefront of everything I do with Lucky Energy. The campaign is Boston-built. This city has given me so much, and this partnership will give back to the city while highlighting what Boston is all about.

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**CW:** Help me out with one more detail I noticed about Lucky Energy before you go. I heard you’re not the only Sixth Man of the Year in this campaign. Is that a coincidence? And do you think Anfernee Simons will be a future sponsor after winning Sixth Man of the Year in 2026?

**PP:** I hope Anfernee is holding up that Sixth Man of the Year award in 2026, but I know he isn’t about individual goals. Anfernee is here to help us win.

Lucky Energy has partnered with Naz Reid and me. Lucky wants the underdogs. The Lucky family is for everyone who’s been doubted before but rises to the occasion.

Go get yourself a can at Shaw’s or Star Market, or on Amazon, and tell me what you think.

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**CW:** Noted—thanks, Payton!

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Major injuries become a big storyline in college hockey

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# College Hockey Update: Injuries Shape Early Season Standings

OMAHA, Neb. — Significant injuries are impacting the early college hockey season, shaping pre-Christmas standings and testing teams’ depth.

**Key Injuries Across the Nation**
– **UND Fighting Hawks**: Josh Zakreski is out long-term after surgery.
– **Penn State**: Hobey Baker Award finalist Aiden Fink will be sidelined until the second semester.
– **St. Cloud State**: Top-pair defenseman Tanner Henricks will miss three months after an injury suffered in a collision with his own brother, Western Michigan forward Ty Henricks. Tanner was on Team USA’s radar for the World Junior Championship.
– **Western Michigan**: Defending NCAA champions are playing without NHL draft pick defensemen Joona Väisänen and Zack Sharp. While Sharp is nearing a return, Väisänen, a Pittsburgh Penguins pick, is expected to be out long-term.
– **Colorado College**: Philippe Blais-Savoie may return in 2–3 weeks, but Max Burkholder is out long-term.
– **Michigan**: Freshman Henry Mews, sixth in NCAA defensemen scoring, is out for the season.

Other teams are navigating shorter-term absences:
– **Boston University**: First-round pick Cole Eiserman is out.
– **Boston College**: Andre Gasseau and Oskar Jellvik are both sidelined.

**Minnesota Struggles with Depth**
The University of Minnesota, with only 14 forwards for the fourth straight season (including a Division-III transfer as the 14th forward), has seen the strategy backfire. Injuries to forwards Teddy Townsend, Tanner Ludtke, and August Falloon forced defenseman Axel Begley to play up front, while a blue-line injury to Cal Thomas thinned the defense.

Currently 2-7-1 ahead of their series with Notre Dame, the Gophers have struggled to generate offense; they’ve been held under 20 shots in each of five October games—matching the total from the previous five seasons.

Other struggling teams include:
– **Boston University (3-5-1) and Boston College (2-4-1)**, two of three Hockey East teams below .500.
– **Western Michigan**, conceding 10 goals in a series for the first time since December 2022.
– **Colorado College**, swept at home by Omaha.

The early season is highlighting the importance of roster depth, with teams relying on players who began the season as the 13th–15th forwards and 7th–9th defensemen.

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## Player Spotlight: Ollie Josephson

UND freshman Ollie Josephson, a fourth-round pick of the Seattle Kraken, faced skepticism for leaving the Canadian Hockey League for college hockey. However, Josephson tallied four points last weekend against a top-10 team and was named the National Collegiate Hockey Conference’s rookie of the week. He has played in all situations—5-on-5, power play, penalty kill, 6-on-5, and 3-on-3—demonstrating his readiness.

## Omaha’s Jersey Woes

Omaha wore home white jerseys on the road at Colorado College due to a lack of road jerseys, possibly lost when shipping containers fell into the sea off Long Beach, California. Road uniforms are being lettered, and the team hopes to have them ready for next week’s series at Minnesota Duluth.

## Brandon Holt’s SportsCenter Highlight

Brandon Holt, former Grand Forks Central defenseman and now a Maine senior, landed at No. 2 on ESPN’s SportsCenter after scoring an overtime winner vs. Boston University—then falling through the open door during his celebration. Holt has nine points in his last five games, trailing only two defensemen nationally in points.

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## Quick Hits

– UND traveled to Omaha by bus this year, departing Wednesday and stopping in Sioux Falls for a 40-minute mall break. The team practiced at Ralph Engelstad Arena before leaving, and at Baxter Arena on Thursday, ending with a shootout won by the goaltenders for the first time this season.
– UND’s Josh Zakreski did not make the trip.
– UND commit Brock Schultz, a former East Grand Forks Senior High forward, was traded from Waterloo Black Hawks to Sioux Falls Stampede this week.
– UND commit Ethan MacKenzie now ranks second in scoring among Western Hockey League defensemen, trailing only future first-rounder Ryan Lin. MacKenzie (coming to UND next fall) has 20 points in 19 games.
– UND forward recruit Eli McKamey was Team Canada’s Player of the Game in their World Under-17 Challenge opener, impressive after missing most of last season due to injury.

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Democrat Breaks with Party, Backs Trump Admin on Air Traffic Reductions During Shutdown [WATCH]

Democratic Rep. Greg Stanton of Arizona is siding with the Trump administration over its decision to scale back air traffic operations amid the prolonged government shutdown, which has now entered its 38th day, as reported by Fox News.

The reduction in air traffic operations is expected to increase to 10% by November 14 if lawmakers fail to reach a deal to reopen the government. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) stated that the order was necessary to “maintain the highest standards of safety” during ongoing staffing shortages caused by the shutdown.

Among the affected airports is Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, which serves Stanton’s district and is Arizona’s largest airport.

“Safety must always be the highest priority,” Stanton said in a statement Thursday evening. “The decision by Secretary Duffy to reduce flights at America’s 40 busiest airports is the right call for the safety of the flying public,” he added in a post on X.

“Now it’s critical that Republicans and Democrats get together and reach a bipartisan agreement on a plan to reduce health costs and end the shutdown. Arizona deserves better, and so do the hardworking professionals who keep our skies safe.”

The shutdown has furloughed thousands of federal employees, while essential personnel—including air traffic controllers and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers—continue to work without pay. Many have been forced to take second jobs or call out sick, placing additional strain on the transportation system.

In Washington, where two major airports are also affected by the FAA’s order, Democratic leaders are holding firm on demands that any government funding deal include an extension of COVID-19-era enhanced Obamacare subsidies set to expire at the end of the year.

Republicans have rejected tying partisan health care provisions to the budget agreement, arguing that it would further delay reopening the government. Stanton was among the House Democrats who voted against the GOP’s funding proposal when it passed the House on September 19.

His support for the administration’s safety directive now places him at odds with his party’s leadership as bipartisan Senate negotiations continue without a clear resolution in sight.
https://www.lifezette.com/2025/11/democrat-breaks-with-party-backs-trump-admin-on-air-traffic-reductions-during-shutdown-watch/

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Google warns North Korea, Iran, and China are using AI to enhance cyberattacks

A new report from Google’s Threat Analysis Group (GTAG) reveals that state-backed hackers from North Korea, Iran, and China are actively experimenting with and optimizing cyberattacks using artificial intelligence (AI) tools—specifically, Google’s Gemini.

According to Google, multiple state-affiliated groups have been leveraging its large language models for a variety of malicious activities, including reconnaissance, social engineering, malware development, and enhancing all stages of their operations. These stages range from reconnaissance and phishing lure creation to command and control (C2) development and data exfiltration.

### AI-Enabled Sophistication in Cyberattacks

The report uncovers evidence of novel and sophisticated AI-enabled attacks, warning that generative AI is lowering the technical barriers for malicious operations. AI helps attackers work faster and with greater precision, making cyber threats more dangerous.

This new insight builds on similar warnings from Microsoft and OpenAI, which disclosed comparable experimentation by the same trio of nation-backed threat actors. Additionally, Anthropic—the company behind Claude AI—released a report detailing how it has been detecting and countering AI-assisted attacks, with North Korea-linked groups prominently identified as key perpetrators.

### North Korean State Actors Turn to AI

Google’s latest threat intelligence update provides detailed examples of how these groups misuse AI:

– **Iranian Group TEMP.Zagros (aka MuddyWater)**: Used Gemini to generate and debug malicious code disguised as academic research aimed at developing custom malware. This operation inadvertently exposed critical operational details, allowing Google to disrupt parts of its infrastructure.

– **China-Linked Actors**: Employed Gemini to improve phishing lures, conduct reconnaissance on target networks, and research lateral movement techniques within compromised systems. In some cases, they used Gemini to explore unfamiliar environments such as cloud infrastructure, Kubernetes, and vSphere, suggesting efforts to expand technical capabilities.

– **North Korean Operators**: Observed probing AI tools to enhance reconnaissance and phishing campaigns. A North Korean threat group known for cryptocurrency theft attempted to use Gemini to write code designed to steal cryptocurrency. Google successfully mitigated these attacks and shut down the involved accounts.

### Anthropic’s Findings on AI Misuse

Anthropic’s report, released in August 2025, supports Google’s findings on AI misuse by state-linked actors. The company found North Korean operatives using its Claude model to pose as remote software developers seeking jobs. They generated resumes, code samples, and technical interview answers with Claude to secure freelance contracts abroad.

While this fraudulent job-seeking behavior was a tactic for gaining access, it potentially paved the way for larger hacking operations against the hiring organizations. Anthropic’s findings reinforce Google’s conclusion that bad actors are systematically testing AI tools for nefarious advantages.

### The Growing Challenge for Cybersecurity

These discoveries present a new challenge for the global cybersecurity community. The very features that make AI models powerful productivity tools also enable them to become potent weapons for harm. As AI technology advances, attackers will continue to adapt, making their tactics increasingly sophisticated.

Governments and technology companies have started responding to these threats. Moving forward, ongoing collaboration among all stakeholders will be essential to mitigate AI-enabled cyberattacks effectively.

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The unbearable lightness of getting scammed: Future of full scale cybersecurity

Technology can protect you from certain cyber threats, but it cannot protect you from falling in love with an AI sweetheart carefully created by cybercriminals.

Some of you may remember the late 90s and early 2000s, when peace of mind was achieved simply by installing antivirus software on a PC with an Intel Pentium 4 processor, 80GB hard drive, and Nvidia GeForce4 Ti 4200 graphics card. Those were different times, when for ordinary people like myself, even a mediocre firewall was completely sufficient. It was a world before tempting financial offers from Nigerian princes or news of a generous inheritance from an uncle in the United States, Canada, or Australia you never knew existed. Back then, “scam” wasn’t a buzzword.

But times have changed.

According to the latest CrowdStrike Global Threat Report, 79% of intrusion detections are now malware-free. This means that attackers simply log in with stolen credentials instead of relying on malicious software. With the rapid development and accessibility of AI tools, the ability to launch highly personalized scams and identity theft at scale has only increased.

We are accelerating into a new era of fraud. The AI revolution has shifted cyber threats from cold, abstract malware to the most vulnerable corners of human emotion—love, compassion, fear, loneliness. Basic feelings have become humanity’s greatest security weakness.

### Criminals Focus on Vulnerable Users Online

While malware did not choose its victims, today’s cybercriminals deliberately target the most vulnerable internet users. Grandparents and romance scams, as well as fraudulent job recruitment offers, are among the fastest-growing digital crime categories. News headlines are filled with stories of people swindled out of their life savings after believing in a fake relationship with an AI bot impersonating the person of their dreams.

With vishing attacks increasing by 442% last year, many victims were deceived by voice-cloning scams where fraudsters pretended to be relatives “in trouble.” The FBI’s Internet Crime Report reveals that Americans lost $16 billion to cybercrime in 2024—a 33% increase compared to 2023. The Federal Trade Commission reports a dramatic rise in impersonation scams targeting older adults: combined losses for people aged 60 and over who lost more than $100,000 reached $445 million in 2024, compared to just $55 million in 2020.

Even more concerning, these crimes are now supported by global infrastructure. Fraud centers are being set up in underdeveloped countries, entire villages are dedicated to scams, and organized groups collaborate seamlessly across borders.

### Falling for Scams: No Shame, Just Reality

Many victims feel ashamed of being scammed. It’s understandable—no one wants to appear foolish. But the truth is that scams exploit emotions, not intelligence. Everyone can fall for them. Even cybersecurity professionals sometimes fall victim to social engineering.

Being scammed should be seen as no more shameful than being pickpocketed in Rome or having your house robbed. The stigma must disappear. At some point, becoming a victim of fraud may be as ordinary as experiencing theft in any major city. And just as we protect our homes and belongings to minimize losses, the same approach must shape the future of cybersecurity.

### Cybersecurity Needs to Evolve

Cybersecurity can no longer be limited to blocking malware—it must evolve the way home security has. Technology remains central to this. Despite what I wrote earlier, malware, malicious ads, and digital exploits have not gone away. Failing to install proper protection is like leaving your doors unlocked: you may not be robbed immediately, but eventually it will happen.

Yet, as we know, locked doors alone do not stop burglars. That is why people invest in alarm systems and surveillance. The same logic applies to identity theft. The most sophisticated social engineering and scam attacks usually begin with leaked personal data. If your identity is exposed in a data breach, it becomes a key that unlocks larger fraud attempts. This is why identity monitoring—digital eyes that scan for compromised data—has become increasingly important.

And even if you take every precaution, crimes still happen. That is why homeowners turn to insurance companies for coverage. The same must apply to cybersecurity. As noted earlier, many victims lose their entire savings to scams. Insurance may become the safety net that helps people recover.

According to multiple market projections, the cyber insurance sector is expected to grow 15–25% annually by 2029. In other words, cyber protection is moving in the same direction as home security.

Unfortunately, with the scam industry growing at record speed, we are still lagging behind.

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Lord Abbett Developing Growth Fund Q3 2025 Commentary

**Lord Abbett Developing Growth Fund Q3 2025 Commentary**

*Lord, Abbett & Co. LLC*

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**Summary**

Global equity markets advanced in the third quarter, building on gains from the previous period. The Lord Abbett Developing Growth Fund returned 13.75% for the quarter ended September 30, 2025. This return reflects performance based on the net asset value (NAV) of Class I shares, with all distributions reinvested. In comparison, the Fund’s benchmark, the Russell 2000® Growth Index, returned 12.19% for the same period.

We continue to believe that the secular bull market for innovative growth stocks remains intact.

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**Market Review**

**Index Performance**

| Index | 3Q25 | YTD |
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| S&P 500 Index | 8.1% | 14.8% |
| Russell 1000® Index | 8.0% | 14.6% |
| Russell 2000® Index | 12.4% | 10.4% |
| Russell 3000® Growth Index | 10.4% | 16.8% |
| Russell 3000® Value Index | — | — |

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**About Lord Abbett**

Lord Abbett is an independent, privately held global asset manager and one of the oldest money management firms in the United States. The firm manages assets across a full range of U.S. mutual funds, UCITS funds, institutional accounts, and separately managed accounts for clients worldwide.

For inquiries or further communication, please use Lord Abbett’s official channels.

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*Comments and feedback are welcomed.*

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Balance of Risks Favors Stock Bulls, Goldman’s Pasquariello Says

Traders are currently pondering a moment of weakness embedded within a multi-month rally in stocks. Despite this brief setback, the overall market appears poised for further gains.

This perspective was shared by Tony Pasquariello of Goldman Sachs Group Inc., who emphasized that while short-term fluctuations may occur, the broader trend remains positive.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-11-07/goldman-s-pasquariello-says-balance-of-risks-favors-stock-bulls

JFrog Ltd. (FROG) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Operator: Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for joining us, and welcome to the JFrog Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results Earnings Call.

[Operator Instructions]

I will now hand the conference over to Jeffrey Schreiner, Head of Investor Relations. Jeffrey, please go ahead.

Jeffrey Schreiner
Vice President of Investor Relations

Thank you, Nicole.

Leading the call today will be JFrog’s CEO and Co-Founder, Shlomi Ben Haim; and Ed Grabscheid, JFrog’s CFO.

During this call, we may make statements related to our business that are forward-looking under federal securities laws and are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. This includes statements related to our future financial performance and our outlook.

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