White (illness) will play Tuesday against Chicago, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.
White was trending in the right direction throughout Tuesday, and he is officially cleared to take the court against the Bulls. Jrue Holiday (ankle) also returns to the lineup, putting Boston at full strength with the exception of Kristaps Porzingis (calf).
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Celtics' Derrick White: Shooting around Tuesday
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White (illness) is present for shootaround and remains probable for Tuesday's game against the Bulls, Bobby Manning of CLNSMedia reports.
White was dealing with an illness Monday, but he appears on track to take the court Tuesday night. He logged a full workload in Sunday's victory over Atlanta, posting 15 points and 11 assists in 37 minutes.
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Celtics' Derrick White: Likely to play Tuesday
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White is probable for Tuesday's game against the Bulls due to a non-COVID illness.
White has played at least 35 minutes in each of his last three appearances, and he'll likely be able to suit up Tuesday despite his illness. Over his last six outings, he's averaged 15.7 points, 5.7 assists and 3.8 rebounds in 35.5 minutes per game.
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Celtics' Derrick White: Double-doubles in win
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White ended with 15 points (5-13 FG, 0-6 3Pt, 5-5 FT), four rebounds, 11 assists and three steals over 37 minutes during Sunday's 113-103 victory over the Hawks.
Jrue Holiday missed his second straight game due to an ankle issue, but he's believed to be day-to-day. White has upped his production in those two games, averaging 15.5 points, 7.5 assists, 4.5 rebounds, 2.0 steals and 3.0 turnovers. This was his first double-double of the season, and the three steals mark a new season high.
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Celtics' Derrick White: Scores 16 points in loss
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White racked up 16 points (3-9 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 9-12 FT), five rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal over 37 minutes during Friday's 113-96 loss to Orlando.
White didn't have his best shooting performance, but this was a game in which the entire Celtics offense looked off and inconsistent. White at least managed to extend his double-digit streak to five games, and while he occupies a secondary role in the team's offensive scheme, he continues to find ways to produce day in and day out.
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Celtics' Derrick White: Off injury report
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White (personal) will be available for Wednesday's game against Milwaukee, John Karalis of BostonSportsJournal.com reports.
White will return to action after missing Monday's contest against Charlotte for personal reasons. White and Al Horford (rest) are off the injury report, putting Boston at full strength for Wednesday's duel against Milwaukee.
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Celtics' Derrick White: Out Monday for personal reasons
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White won't play Monday against the Hornets due to personal reasons, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.
White missed two straight games at the beginning of November following the birth of his son and will take another leave of absence Monday. His next chance to play will come Wednesday versus the Bucks in Boston, but it's unclear if White will be available for that contest. Big man Al Horford (rest) is also sitting out Monday, so supporting players such as Sam Hauser and Payton Pritchard could be pressed into expanded roles.
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Celtics' Derrick White: Excels against Philadelphia
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White notched 27 points (7-12 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 9-10 FT), three rebounds, five assists and one steal in 36 minutes during Wednesday's 117-107 win over Philadelphia.
White took on a more significant role on offense since Jaylen Brown (illness) and Kristaps Porzingis (knee) were absent Wednesday, and he responded by delivering his second-best scoring mark of the campaign. He should regress to a secondary role on offense when the Celtics are at full strength. Still, even in that scenario, he offers enough value to be an asset in most formats due to his versatility and strong shooting percentages.
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Celtics' Derrick White: Nears 20 points in return
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White recorded 19 points (6-18 FG, 3-11 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds, five assists, one block and two steals across 38 minutes during Wednesday's 106-103 loss to the 76ers.
White (personal) returned from his two-game absence, finishing second on the team in scoring while connecting on a team-high-tying mark from three and ending one point short of reaching the 20-point mark. White has tallied 18 or more points in three of his last four outings, averaging 16.4 points, 4.4 assists, 3.0 rebounds, 1.4 steals and 1.2 blocks over 31.2 minutes in five contests so far this year.
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Celtics' Derrick White: Set to play Wednesday
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White (personal) is available for Wednesday's game versus the 76ers, Marc D'Amico of the Celtics' official site reports.
White has been upgraded from probable to available Wednesday after missing the previous two contests for personal reasons. There is no indication White will be on a minutes restriction, and his likely return to the starting lineup could move Al Horford back to the bench.
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Celtics' Derrick White: Not present at shootaround
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White (personal) is listed as probable for Wednesday's game against Philadelphia, but he wasn't present for the Celtics' morning shootaround, Adam Himmelsbach of The Boston Globe reports.
White has missed the Celtics' last two games after his wife gave birth to their second child over the weekend. The Celtics also listed White as probable ahead of Monday's loss to Minnesota, but he was ultimately downgraded to out after missing the team's morning shootaround. A similar situation could happen again Wednesday, so fantasy managers should still keep close tabs on the veteran guard's status ahead of the 7 p.m. ET opening tip, even though White is reportedly trending toward suiting up.
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Celtics' Derrick White: Listed as probable again
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White (personal) is listed as probable for Wednesday's matchup with Philadelphia, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.
White has missed the Celtics' last two games after he and his wife welcomed their second child into the world over the weekend. The Celtics listed White as probable before he ended up missing Monday's loss to Minnesota, so fantasy managers will still want to keep close tabs on the veteran guard's status ahead of Wednesday's 7 p.m. ET opening tip, even though he seems to be trending toward playing.
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Celtics' Derrick White: Ruled out Monday
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White (personal) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Timberwolves.
Despite carrying a probable tag prior to this update, White was not present at the morning shootaround and won't be available Monday evening. Al Horford could draw another start with the Celtics going bigger in their previous outing, while Payton Pritchard could see extended minutes in the backcourt.
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Celtics' Derrick White: Not present at shootaround
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White (personal) is officially listed as probable for Monday's game against the Timberwolves, but he wasn't present during the team's morning shootaround, Gary Washburn of The Boston Globe reports.
It appears there's still optimism that White will suit up Monday after missing Saturday's contest for personal reasons, but he can probably be considered closer to questionable at this point. If White misses another game, Al Horford figures to remain in the starting lineup, while Payton Pritchard would be a candidate for increased playing time off the bench.
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Celtics' Derrick White: Should be back Monday
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White (personal) is probable to play Monday against Minnesota, Tim Bontemps of ESPN.com reports.
White missed Saturday's win over the Nets, but he is healthy and appears on track to return Monday. Al Horford will likely return to the bench.
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Celtics' Derrick White: Won't play against Brooklyn
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White is out for Saturday's game versus the Nets due to personal reasons.
White will miss his first game of the season Saturday but is unlikely to be headed toward a lengthy absence. Payton Pritchard will likely receive extended minutes in his absence. White's next chance to suit up is Monday's matchup with Minnesota.
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Celtics' Derrick White: Scores 18 in win
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White had 18 points (7-10 FG, 4-7 3Pt), three rebounds and four assists across 27 minutes during Wednesday's 155-104 home win over Indiana.
This game was over after Boston scored 44 points in the first quarter. That allowed coach Joe Mazzulla to play his bench players more than usual and give White and the other starters a bit of a break. White still delivered an efficient scoring line but uncharacteristically didn't collect a steal or a block. Expect a more balanced stat line from the veteran guard Saturday in Brooklyn. For the season, White is still averaging 29.8 minutes per game, which would be a career-high mark.
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Celtics' Derrick White: Leading scorer in win
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White produced 28 points (9-15 FG, 5-7 3Pt, 5-6 FT), six rebounds, three assists, three blocks and one steal across 36 minutes in Friday's 119-111 win at home over the Heat.
White led Boston in scoring and delivered 14 of his 28 points during the pivotal fourth quarter. His three blocks included a late-in-the-fourth come-from-behind swat of an attempted fast break dunk by Jimmy Butler. This was the second game in which the Celtics got very little production from their bench. Boston's starters might be forced to play major minutes all season. This could be White's first season in which he averages north of 30 minutes per contest.
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Celtics' Derrick White: Plays 32 minutes in season debut
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White generated 12 points (4-6 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), six rebounds, two assists, one block and two steals in 32 minutes during Wednesday's 108-104 win at New York.
White was quietly productive while Jayson Tatum (34 points) and Kristaps Porzingis (30 points) lit up Madison Square Garden. All five starters, including White, played 32-plus minutes, which highlighted Boston's weak bench. That depth issue could result in White seeing more than the 28.3 minutes per game he averaged last season. But with stars like Tatum, Porzingis, Jaylen Brown and Jrue Holiday in Boston, expectations for big nights from White should be tempered.
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Celtics' Derrick White: Good to go Wednesday
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White (rest) is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's preseason game versus the 76ers, Tim Bontemps of ESPN.com reports.
White will play Wednesday after sitting out the previous contest due to rest. White and Jrue Holiday will replace Dalano Banton and Payton Pritchard in the starting lineup.
