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.
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Celtics' Derrick White: Starts slow in Game 3 win
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White amassed 16 points (4-10 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds, four assists and two blocks in 42 minutes during Wednesday's 106-99 victory over the Mavericks in Game 3 of the NBA Finals.
White was ice-cold in the first half but hit some clutch second-half three-pointers to help Boston take a 3-0 Finals lead. His two blocks highlighted a Celtics defensive effort that once again held Dallas under 100 points. The veteran guard was one of four Boston starters to see over 40 minutes of run. White and his teammates will try to close out the Finals on Friday in Dallas.
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Celtics' Derrick White: Makes clutch block in Game 2 win
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White finished Sunday's 105-98 win over the Mavericks in Game 2 of the NBA Finals with 18 points (6-15 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, two assists, two blocks and three steals in 38 minutes.
White will grab most of the headlines following this Game 2 win due to a game-saving block in the dying stages of the fourth quarter when the Mavericks were inching closer to mounting a comeback, and he also made some clutch buckets in the second half every time Dallas posed a threat. White will rarely carry the Celtics on offense, but the little things he does on both ends of the court are essential for the Celtics to be two games away from winning the NBA title. White's versatility and excellent three-point stroke make him a strong fantasy play across all formats.
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Celtics' Derrick White: Strong in Game 1
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White amassed 15 points (5-11 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, five assists and one steal in 35 minutes during Thursday's 107-89 victory over the Mavericks in Game 1 of the NBA Finals.
White did what we've come to expect from him in Game 1. The performance marked White's sixth consecutive with at least 13 points and four assists, and he's committed only four total turnovers during this stretch compared to nine steals and 11 blocks. He's also hit at least one three-pointer in every playoff game this season.
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Celtics' Derrick White: Impressive at both ends Thursday
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White ended Thursday's 126-110 win over the Pacers in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals with 23 points (8-15 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four rebounds, six assists, one block and one steal over 36 minutes.
Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum led the way for the Celtics in their Game 2 victory, but White was impressive in his own right as well, recording at least 20 points for the fifth time in the current playoff run and also filling out the stat sheet admirably. White holds a secondary role in the Celtics' offensive scheme, but he still delivers excellent fantasy value due to his all-around ability and occasional scoring exploits.
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Celtics' Derrick White: Nears 20 points in Game 5 victory
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White closed with 18 points (7-17 FG, 4-9 3Pt), five rebounds, six assists and two blocks in 36 minutes during Wednesday's 113-98 victory over the Cavaliers in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
White had a strong outing from deep in Wednesday's series-clinching win, connecting on a quartet of threes. White stepped up for Boston in the series, tallying at least 18 points in two of the five contests. White could be a key factor once again for the Celtics in the Eastern Conference Finals as an additional option offensively behind Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown.
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Celtics' Derrick White: Shines in Game 1 victory
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White registered 25 points (9-16 FG, 7-12 3Pt), one rebound and five assists in 33 minutes during Tuesday's 120-95 victory over Cleveland in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
White embraced a bigger role on offense on a night when Jayson Tatum struggled (7-19 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), and the former responded by delivering his third consecutive game with 25 or more points. White has taken a step forward due to Kristaps Porzingis (calf) being sidelined, and it'd be fair to consider him Boston's third-best offensive weapon under the current lineup construction. White will aim to keep the streak alive in Game 2 on Thursday, as the Celtics have gone 20-3 this season when he's scored 20 or more points between the regular season and the playoffs.
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Celtics' Derrick White: Efficient in Game 5 win
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White chipped in 25 points (8-13 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 4-5 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one steal across 29 minutes during Wednesday's 118-84 win over Miami in Game 5 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
White co-led the Celtics in scoring Wednesday alongside Jaylen Brown, and he enjoyed playing a more prominent role on offense with Kristaps Porzingis (calf) sidelined and with Jayson Tatum taking a bit of a step back on the scoring side of things. White reached the 20-point mark in three of his five appearances in the series against the Heat, and he should remain an offensive menace in the Eastern Conference Semifinals regardless of whether the Celtics face the Magic or the Cavaliers.
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Celtics' Derrick White: Catches fire in win
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White produced 38 points (15-26 FG, 8-15 3Pt), four rebounds, three assists and three blocks across 41 minutes during Monday's 102-88 victory over Miami in Game 4 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
White dominated both ends of the floor, guiding the Celtics to victory in Game 3 against the Heat. He led all players in scoring and blocked shots, demonstrating his versatility. Now leading 3-1, Boston will look to wrap up the series Wednesday in front of their home fans.
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Celtics' Derrick White: Boosts offense in loss
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White tallied 13 points (5-8 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four assists, one rebound, one block and one steal over 36 minutes in Wednesday's 111-101 loss to Miami in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference first round.
White provided a boost on the offensive end of the court for Boston in a losing effort, handing out a team-high-tying quartet of assists to go along with a pair of threes and concluding as one of three Celtics in double figures in scoring. White has pitched in nicely behind Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum in the first round, recording at least 13 points and four rebounds in both outings against Miami.
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Celtics' Derrick White: Drops 20 points in return
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White contributed 20 points (6-10 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three rebounds, four assists and one block in 33 minutes during Sunday's 114-94 win over the Heat in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals.
White returned for the start of the postseason after missing Boston's final two games of the regular season with an ankle injury, crossing the 20-point mark while connecting on a team-high-tying mark from three and concluding as one of two players with 20 or more points in a Game 1 victory. White surpassed the 20-point mark in 19 games over the regular season, doing so for the first time since recording 22 points on March 28.
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Celtics' Derrick White: Available to face Miami on Sunday
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White (ankle) is not on the injury report and will be available to face the Heat on Sunday.
White missed Boston's final two games of the regular season, but that was because the team was being cautious with him and wanted to keep him fresh for the postseason. As such, expect White to handle his regular workload in the backcourt alongside Jrue Holiday. White averaged 15.2 points, 5.2 assists and 4.2 rebounds across 32.6 minutes per game in the regular season.
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Celtics' Derrick White: Won't play Sunday
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White (ankle) will not play Sunday against the Wizards.
White will sit out yet again, though the Celtics are likely erring on the side of caution for the season finale. For now, fantasy managers should anticipate that White will be ready for the playoffs.
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Celtics' Derrick White: Unavailable against Charlotte
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White (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Hornets, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.
The Celtics have clinched the top seed in the Eastern Conference, so White and the team's other key contributors will get the night off in the second half of a back-to-back set. White's final chance to suit up during the regular season will be Sunday against Washington.
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Celtics' Derrick White: Iffy against Charlotte
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White is listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the Hornets due to a left ankle sprain, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.
With the Celtics already locking up the top seed in the Eastern Conference, it wouldn't be surprising for White to sit out Friday's contest. If White is ultimately ruled out, Payton Pritchard and Jaden Springer are candidates to receive increased playing time.
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Celtics' Derrick White: Nears double-double in return
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White had 15 points (5-13 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound, nine assists and one steal across 31 minutes during Sunday's 124-107 victory over Portland.
White returned to the court Sunday after missing Boston's previous game with a back contusion, going on to lead all Celtics in assists while connecting on a team-high-tying trio of threes and concluding as one of three players with 15 or more points. White has distributed nine or more assists in six games this season, adding 15 or more points in five of those outings.
