Celtics' Derrick White: Torches Pistons with seven threes
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White logged 23 points (7-13 FG, 7-12 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, four assists, one block and two steals over 31 minutes during Thursday's 123-99 victory over the Pistons.
White stepped up with a full stat line for the Celtics on a night when superstar Jayson Tatum (knee) was out of action, also torching the Pistons by draining a season-high seven three-pointers in Thursday's blowout. In eight games with Tatum unavailable since 2023-24, White is now averaging 19.4 points, 8.1 assists, 4.5 rebounds, 1.5 blocks, 1.4 steals and 3.8 three-pointers per contest dating back to last season. If Tatum remains out for Sunday's matchup against a Wizards team allowing the most points per game (123.8) in the NBA this year, White would figure to be an even more attractive fantasy option than he already is when Boston is fully healthy.
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Celtics' Derrick White: Available to face Memphis
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White (foot) is available for Saturday's game against the Grizzlies.
White was in danger of missing a game for just the second time this season, but the defensive specialist will be available and should start in the Celtics' backcourt alongside Jrue Holiday. White is averaging 14.8 points, 7.4 assists, 5.2 rebounds and 1.4 steals per game across his last five outings.
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Celtics' Derrick White: Probable vs. Memphis
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White is listed as probable for Saturday's game against the Grizzlies due to a right foot sprain, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.
White doesn't appear to be in danger of missing Saturday's matchup, and the team should have confirmation on his availability later in the day. He'll be on the hunt for a bounce-back performance after being held to six points in 37 minutes Friday night against Milwaukee.
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Celtics' Derrick White: Hands out eight assists in return
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White (foot) notched 19 points (7-14 FG, 5-12 3Pt), six rebounds and eight assists in 31 minutes during Monday's 108-89 victory over the Heat.
Returning to Boston's lineup after a one-game absence due to a foot issue, White didn't miss a beat while matching teammate Payton Pritchard with a game-high five three-pointers. White has reached double figures in scoring in each of his last seven games, averaging 17.1 points, 5.4 rebounds, 5.1 assists, 0.9 blocks and 3.9 three-pointers per contest while shooting 41.5 percent from long range over this frame. The 30-year-old two-way guard has been a gem in nine-category leagues for his ability to contribute across the board all season long, but his usage may not be as high on nights when the Celtics' loaded lineup is at full strength. With that said, White should remain quite efficient on offense in those cases and perhaps be able to place an even bigger emphasis on racking up the defensive stats fantasy managers have grown accustomed to in recent years.
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Celtics' Derrick White: Good to go Monday
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White (foot) is available for Monday's game against the Heat, John Karalis of BostonSportsJournal.com reports.
White and Jayson Tatum (knee) have been upgraded to available, but Jaylen Brown (illness) remains questionable, while Sam Hauser (personal), Jrue Holiday (knee), Kristaps Porzingis (knee/rest) and Al Horford (toe/rest) have all been ruled out. Despite missing his first game of the season Sunday, White isn't expected to have any restrictions during the second half of Boston's back-to-back set. Across 14 November contests, White averaged 18.0 points, 5.1 rebounds, 4.6 assists, 1.1 blocks and 0.8 steals in 34.6 minutes per game.
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Celtics' Derrick White: Iffy for Monday
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White (foot) is questionable for Monday's game against Miami, Jay King of The Athletic reports.
After sitting out Sunday's game against the Cavaliers with an injury he picked up Friday, White remains day-to-day. Jrue Holiday (knee) has been ruled out for maintenance, while Jayson Tatum (knee) and Jaylen Brown (illness) are questionable. White could be looking at heavy usage if he gets the green light to suit up.
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Celtics' Derrick White: Won't suit up Sunday
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White (foot) has been ruled out for Sunday's game versus the Cavaliers, Jay King of The Athletic reports.
White left Friday's win over the Bulls midway through the third quarter and didn't return due to right foot soreness. While the 30-year-old guard won't suit up Sunday, his original status of questionable suggests the injury will not cause a long-term absence. White's next chance to play will come Monday against the Heat. Payton Pritchard should continue to see an uptick in playing time if White remains out.
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Celtics' Derrick White: Iffy for Sunday
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White (foot) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Cavaliers, Jay King of The Athletic reports.
White left Friday's win over the Bulls midway through the third quarter and didn't return, although the questionable tag ahead of Sunday's matchup suggests the shooting guard avoided a serious injury. If White can't go Sunday, then Payton Pritchard would be an obvious candidate to see more minutes. That said, the Celtics could be extremely depleted in the backcourt since Jrue Holiday (groin) is also questionable.
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Celtics' Derrick White: Leaves early with foot injury
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White did not return to Friday's 138-129 win over the Bulls due to a sore right foot and finished with 16 points (6-10 FG, 4-8 3Pt), six rebounds, four assists and one steal over 24 minutes, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.
White checked out of Friday's game at the 8:08 mark in the third quarter due to the injury. If White is unable to play against the Cavaliers on Sunday, Al Horford, Sam Hauser and Payton Pritchard -- who finished with a season-high 29 points off the bench -- would be candidates to take his spot in the Celtics' starting five.
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Celtics' Derrick White: Doubtful to return Friday
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White is doubtful to return to Friday's game against the Bulls due to a sore right foot.
White headed to the locker room early in the third quarter of Friday's game due to a right foot injury. Payton Pritchard and Sam Hauser will see an uptick in playing time for the rest of Friday's game assuming White does not return.
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Celtics' Derrick White: Well-rounded performance in victory
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White notched 19 points (7-12 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 1-2 FT), nine rebounds, five assists, two blocks and one steal across 38 minutes during Sunday's 107-105 victory over Minnesota.
White stuffed the stat sheet in a bounce-back outing following a 10-point performance in Friday's win over Washington, during which he shot 4-for-11 from the field. The 30-year-old set a new season high in rebounds while logging his fifth matchup with three or more combined steals-plus-blocks. White continues to prove he's one of the best shot-disrupting guards in the league, having racked up six swats over his last five appearances.
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Celtics' Derrick White: Hits for 19 against Cavs
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White produced 19 points (7-12 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 1-1 FT), six rebounds, five assists and one block over 42 minutes during Tuesday's 120-117 victory over the Cavaliers.
The 30-year-old guard had a breakout 2023-24 campaign, but it seems as though he was just getting warmed up. White has increased both his volume and his efficiency from three-point range this season, and the result so far has been a career-high 18.9 points and 3.8 threes a game on 46.9 percent shooting from the floor, including 41.3 percent shooting from long distance. He's also supplying 4.6 boards, 4.3 assists, 1.1 blocks and 0.8 steals a contest.
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Celtics' Derrick White: Aggressive from downtown
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White recorded 26 points (8-19 FG, 7-16 3Pt, 3-3 FT), six rebounds, three assists and two steals across 36 minutes during Wednesday's 118-112 loss to the Warriors.
White was relentless from beyond the arc, which helped him set a new top mark on the young season with seven made triples. The Colorado product continues to step up in the offense while Jaylen Brown recovers from a hip injury, and he finished second on his team in scoring Wednesday night behind Jayson Tatum's 32-point showing. White has also been off to a great start to the year on the defensive end by recording at least one steal in six straight appearances.
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Celtics' Derrick White: Strikes for 24 against Knicks
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White chipped in 24 points (8-13 FG, 6-10 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, four assists and one steal over 27 minutes during Tuesday's 132-109 victory over the Knicks.
The 30-year-old guard got his season started in style with a huge shooting night. White averaged 2.7 threes a game last season while shooting 39.6 percent from beyond the arc, both career highs, and defenses won't have the luxury of focusing on him as long as Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown are healthy.
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Celtics' Derrick White: Hits for 23 in preseason loss
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White scored 23 points (7-20 FG, 5-14 3Pt, 4-4 FT) while adding three assists, three blocks, two rebounds and a steal in 31 minutes during Tuesday's 119-118 preseason loss to the Raptors.
It was a big night at both ends of the court for the 30-year-old guard, as the Celtics gave some of their regulars a normal workload for the first time this preseason. White is coming off a career-best 2023-24 campaign that included 2.2 steals plus blocks per game in the regular season, and he figures to be a key piece in Boston's title defense this season.
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Celtics' Derrick White: Back in action against Toronto
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White (rest) is available and starting in Tuesday's preseason game against the Raptors, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
After missing Sunday's exhibition against the Raptors along with the rest of Boston's typical starters, White is cleared to suit up. He's played an average of 21.7 minutes through three preseason contests so far, posting 9.0 points, 2.7 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.0 steals.
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Celtics' Derrick White: Resting vs. Raptors Sunday
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Coach Joe Mazzulla said White (rest) won't play in Sunday's preseason matchup against the Raptors, Jay King of The Athletic reports.
White will get a scheduled day of rest along with the rest of the Celtics' starting five. The 30-year-old will have one more chance to play during the preseason when the club takes on the Raptors on the road Tuesday.
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Celtics' Derrick White: Scores 10 in victory
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White totaled 10 points (3-3 FG, 3-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three steals, one rebound, one steal and one block in 17 minutes during Team USA's 103-86 win over South Sudan on Wednesday.
White's playing time remained consistent during Wednesday's matchup after he played 16 minutes during Sunday's win over Serbia to begin Olympic play. He tied for the team lead in steals for a second consecutive game and was much more productive from the floor Wednesday behind a perfect showing from the floor. Even if he maintains consistent playing time as the Olympics roll on, White's shot volume has been limited over his last two appearances.
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Celtics' Derrick White: Agrees to four-year extension
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White and the Celtics agreed to a four-year, $125.9 million extension Monday, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reports.
Retaining White was the top priority for the Celtics coming into the offseason, and they acted quickly to get this done. Included in this deal is a player option for the final year of the deal. White was instrumental on both sides of the ball during Boston's championship run, averaging 15.2 points, 5.2 assists, 4.2 rebounds, 1.2 blocks, 1.0 steals and 2.7 three-pointers over 73 regular-season games.
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Celtics' Derrick White: Efficient from deep in Game 5 win
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White amassed 14 points (4-10 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, two steals, one assist and one block over 38 minutes during Monday's 106-88 win over Dallas in Game 5 of the NBA Finals.
In his second NBA Finals appearance, White averaged 13.8 points, 4.8 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.0 blocks in five games. He also suffered a chipped tooth when White's head was stuck between the floor and a fallen Derek Lively. Shortly after cleaning his bloodied mouth, White drained a three. The elite defender was a crucial part of the Celtics' championship run, as he provided extreme value on both sides of the ball. In 19 playoff games this season, White averaged 16.7 points, 4.3 rebounds, 4.1 assists, 1.2 blocks and 0.9 steals while shooting 45.2 percent from the field.
