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.
... See More... See Less
Celtics' Derrick White: Iffy for Sunday
Rotowire
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.
... See More... See Less
Celtics' Derrick White: Leaves early with foot injury
Rotowire
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.
... See More... See Less
Celtics' Derrick White: Doubtful to return Friday
Rotowire
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.
... See More... See Less
Celtics' Derrick White: Well-rounded performance in victory
Rotowire
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.
... See More... See Less
Celtics' Derrick White: Hits for 19 against Cavs
Rotowire
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.
... See More... See Less
Celtics' Derrick White: Cools down against Brooklyn
Rotowire
White recorded nine points (3-11 FG, 3-9 3Pt), two rebounds, three assists and one block over 22 minutes during Wednesday's 139-114 win over the Nets.
White failed to score double-digit points for the first time this season during Wednesday's blowout win while playing a season-low 22 minutes. The veteran guard committed three early first-half fouls, which earned White some hearty bench time. While White struggled with his efficiency against Brooklyn, he is still shooting 42.0 percent on 9.2 three-point attempts per contest this season.
... See More... See Less
Celtics' Derrick White: Aggressive from downtown
Rotowire
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.
... See More... See Less
Celtics' Derrick White: Strikes for 24 against Knicks
Rotowire
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.
... See More... See Less
Celtics' Derrick White: Hits for 23 in preseason loss
Rotowire
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.
... See More... See Less
Celtics' Derrick White: Back in action against Toronto
Rotowire
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.
... See More... See Less
Celtics' Derrick White: Resting vs. Raptors Sunday
Rotowire
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.
... See More... See Less
Celtics' Derrick White: Scores 10 in victory
Rotowire
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.
... See More... See Less
Celtics' Derrick White: Agrees to four-year extension
Rotowire
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.
... See More... See Less
Celtics' Derrick White: Efficient from deep in Game 5 win
Rotowire
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.
... See More... See Less
Celtics' Derrick White: Starts slow in Game 3 win
Rotowire
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.
... See More... See Less
Celtics' Derrick White: Makes clutch block in Game 2 win
Rotowire
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.
... See More... See Less
Celtics' Derrick White: Strong in Game 1
Rotowire
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.
... See More... See Less
Celtics' Derrick White: Impressive at both ends Thursday
Rotowire
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.
... See More... See Less
Celtics' Derrick White: Nears 20 points in Game 5 victory
Rotowire
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.
