Derrick White’s name has featured prominently in NBA trade rumors since the Celtics’ season ended disappointingly early.
Boston might not have to worry about any such outcome, though.
NBA insider Brett Siegel reported this: “League sources are insistent the Celtics have given zero indications that parting ways with Derrick White this summer is a possibility. Boston views White as an essential core player alongside (Jayson) Tatum and (Jaylen) Brown.”
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It’s easy to see both sides of things here.
The Celtics will be in a weird spot for the 2025-26 season with Tatum out with his torn Achilles.
Many believe that Jrue Holiday and/or Kristaps Porzingis will be traded away to recoup a bit of value for the aging veterans.
White would be an additional step, though, a guy still in his prime that can certainly stay put.
The star guard is coming off a season in which he averaged 16.4 points and 4.8 assists per game while shooting 38.4 percent from 3
With Tatum out, White could see an uptick in his scoring average for the season ahead.
But considering his unselfish play style, White very well just might allow his newly promoted teammates to thrive for themselves.
Regardless, it seems like Boston wants nothing to do with getting rid of White, and that’s probably wise.
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