Celtics' Derrick White: Connects on five triples vs. LAL
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White logged 19 points (7-14 FG, 5-10 3Pt), six assists, five rebounds and one block over 30 minutes during the Celtics' 126-105 win over the Lakers on Friday.
White set the tone Friday with three triples in the first quarter, and his 19 points were the second most on the Celtics behind Jaylen Brown (30). It was the second consecutive game (and third time this season) that White tallied five or more three-pointers. He struggled from deep to open the 2025-26 regular season, but over his last five outings he has connected on 41.5 percent of his three-point attempts on 10.6 3PA/G.
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Celtics' Derrick White: Returns Friday
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White (arm) returned to Friday's game against the Lakers with 5:52 remaining in the second quarter, per the broadcast.
White briefly exited to the locker room after hitting the floor late in the first quarter. However, the veteran guard returned to the bench shortly thereafter before eventually checking back in, and he appears good to go for the remainder of the game.
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Celtics' Derrick White: Exits to locker room
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White exited to the locker room in the first quarter of Friday's game against the Lakers due to an apparent arm injury, Dan Woike of The Athletic reports.
White hit the floor and checked out of Friday's contest with 1:59 remaining in the first. However, he came back to the bench shortly thereafter, which bodes well for his chances of returning to the game. If he's unable to return, Anfernee Simons and Baylor Scheierman are candidates for increased minutes.
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Celtics' Derrick White: Near triple-double sans Brown
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White posted 30 points (12-21 FG, 5-12 3Pt, 1-1 FT), nine assists, seven rebounds and one steal over 29 minutes during the Celtics' 146-101 win over the Wizards on Thursday.
White was tasked with a larger role in the Celtics' offense Thursday due to the absence of Jaylen Brown (illness). White rose to the occasion with a season-high 30 points, and he finished one assist and three rebounds shy from logging his first triple-double of the season. The veteran guard would be in line for a large workload against the Lakers on Friday if Brown is not cleared to return.
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Celtics' Derrick White: Adds 22 points in win
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White amassed 22 points (8-16 FG, 4-12 3Pt, 2-3 FT), five assists, two rebounds, one block and one steal over 35 minutes during Tuesday's 123-117 victory over the Knicks.
After missing Sunday's win over Cleveland due to a right calf contusion, White returned to action and finished as Boston's second-leading scorer. The veteran guard has posted 20-plus points twice in his last three appearances, and he has now scored at least 20 points in six of his 20 regular-season games. He also chipped in five assists for the third time in his last four outings.
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Celtics' Derrick White: Available to play
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White (calf) is available for Tuesday's game against the Knicks, Steve Popper of Newsday reports.
White will shake off a probable tag and will be returning from a one-game absence. Based on coach Joe Mazzulla's comments after White was held out of Sunday's game, the guard's absence was mostly precautionary. With White back in the mix, Payton Pritchard and Anfernee Simons could see less usage.
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Celtics' Derrick White: Probable for Tuesday
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White (calf) is probable for Tuesday's game against the Knicks, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.
White was held out of Sunday's game against the Cavaliers, mostly as a precaution. With the veteran expected back against the Knicks, Payton Pritchard will likely see his usage rate come back to earth after erupting for 42 points in 31 minutes Sunday.
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Celtics' Derrick White: Won't play Sunday
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White won't play in Sunday's game against the Cavaliers due to a right calf contusion, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.
White was cleared to play in Saturday's loss to the Timberwolves, though he'll sit out the second half of the team's back-to-back set. His next opportunity to play will come Tuesday against the Knicks. Anfernee Simons, Baylor Scheierman and Hugo Gonzalez are candidates for increased roles due to White being sidelined.
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Celtics' Derrick White: Good to go vs. Timberwolves
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White (calf) is available for Saturday's game against the Timberwolves, Marc D'Amico of the Celtics' official site reports.
White is working through a minor calf injury, which isn't severe enough for him to be sidelined for Saturday's contest. Over his last five games, the guard has averaged 17.2 points, 5.4 rebounds, 5.0 assists, 1.6 steals and 1.6 blocks over 34.4 minutes per game, though he's shot just 39.1 percent from the field over that span.
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Celtics' Derrick White: Expected to play Saturday
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White (calf) is probable for Saturday's game against Minnesota, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.
It's worth noting that Saturday is the front end of a back-to-back, so White could be back on Sunday's injury report as well. The star guard has averaged 16.0 points, 5.1 assists, 4.2 rebounds, 1.8 steals and 1.3 blocks per contest in 18 games this season.
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Celtics' Derrick White: Nets 27 points with four stocks
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White produced 27 points (7-13 FG, 6-11 3Pt, 7-7 FT), seven rebounds, three assists, three steals, one block and two turnovers in 31 minutes during Wednesday's 117-114 win over the Pistons.
This was White's 57th consecutive game with at least one triple, which ties a franchise record for the longest such streak in Celtics franchise history. He was spectacular on both ends of the floor, as he hit clutch triples down the stretch and also forced a turnover out of Cade Cunningham on one of Detroit's final possessions. White notched a new season high in points and finished with a plus/minus rating of plus-11 in the three-point win.
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Celtics' Derrick White: Bounces back in win
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White ended with 16 points (5-11 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), seven rebounds, five assists, three blocks and two steals over 36 minutes during Sunday's 138-129 win over Orlando.
White was held to six points on 2-for-13 from the field Friday, so Sunday's strong showing was a welcome sight. He's now scored in double figures nine times through 11 appearances in November, reaching the 20-point threshold in three of those appearances. White was also a contributor in blocks, tying his season high in swats on the way to victory.
White notched 22 points (7-17 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 4-4 FT), seven rebounds, nine assists and two blocks in 39 minutes during Sunday's 121-118 win over the Clippers.
The seven boards were a season high for White, while the 22 points were his best total since Opening Night. The 31-year-old point guard has scored in double digits in 13 of 14 games to begin the season, averaging 16.0 points, 5.5 assists, 3.9 rebounds, 2.6 threes, 2.1 steals and 1.4 blocks.
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Celtics' Derrick White: Paces team in assists
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White produced 18 points (7-20 FG, 4-11 3Pt, 0-1 FT), seven assists, five rebounds and two blocks in 35 minutes during Tuesday's 102-100 loss to Philadelphia.
White turned in yet another solid all-around performance for the Celtics, but it wasn't quite enough to secure a victory. The Colorado product finished the night second in scoring behind Jaylen Brown's 24 points while providing a serviceable effort on the glass and as a distributor. White has scored in double figures in five straight matchups and has made his mark on the opposite end by swatting away two shots in three of his last five appearances.
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Celtics' Derrick White: Posts first double-double of season
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White logged 16 points (7-16 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 10 assists, two rebounds, two steals and one block over 37 minutes during the Celtics' 123-110 loss to the Magic on Friday.
White didn't shoot particularly well from deep, but he dished out a season-high 10 dimes and finished third in scoring behind Jaylen Brown (32) and Payton Pritchard (27). Even with Jayson Tatum (Achilles) out for the year, White hasn't scored more than 20 points since Opening Night against the 76ers, though he has recorded at least six assists over his last three outings. He is averaging 10.8 points, 6.5 assists, 3.0 rebounds, 2.5 steals and 1.5 blocks over 29.4 minutes per game through the Celtics' first four games of November.
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Celtics' Derrick White: Shoots well in win
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White posted 12 points (4-8 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-4 FT), three rebounds, eight assists, two blocks and three steals across 29 minutes during Wednesday's 136-107 victory over the Wizards.
Despite notching low scoring totals, White reached the 50 percent mark from the field for the first time this season and handed out a season-high eight assists. White has always been a big contributor on both ends of the floor, as he tallied three steals and two blocks Wednesday and averages 1.8 steals and 1.2 blocks a game. However, upping his offensive efficiency would be his main priority, as he shoots 32.1 percent from the field and 27.2 percent from three, and Wednesday was a step in the right direction.
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Celtics' Derrick White: Cleared to play Saturday
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White (neck) is good to go for Saturday's game against the Rockets, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.
White will shake off his probable tag for this contest, and there's no word of any restrictions. Through six games, White is averaging 16.7 points, 4.3 assists, 3.8 rebounds, 1.2 blocks, 1,5 steals and 2.7 three-pointers.
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Celtics' Derrick White: Probable for Saturday
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White is probable for Saturday's game against the Rockets due to bilateral neck stiffness, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.
White continues to struggle with his shot, but he was productive during Friday's 109-108 win over the 76ers, posting 15 points (6-16 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, four assists, two steals, one block and two turnovers in 35 minutes. Payton Pritchard (ankle) is also probable for the second half of Boston's back-to-back set, but the Celtics should be at full strength, save for Jayson Tatum (knee).
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Celtics' Derrick White: Posts well-rounded line in win
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White registered 15 points (6-16 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, four assists, two steals, one block and two turnovers in 35 minutes during Friday's 109-108 win over the 76ers.
While the counting stats for White this season have been solid, he has been struggling from an efficiency standpoint, converting just 32.1 percent of his shot attempts. However, as a career 44.6 percent shooter, it should only be a matter of time until his shot starts falling, and once that happens, he'll shoot up the rankings.
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Celtics' Derrick White: Big defensive effort Sunday
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White closed with 15 points (6-18 FG, 3-11 3Pt), four rebounds, three assists, three blocks and four steals across 37 minutes during Sunday's 119-113 loss to the Pistons.
The 31-year-old point guard made an impact on the defensive end, with the four steals being his best showing since May 27, 2024, when he racked up five against the Pacers. White will be one of the engines of the Celtics this season alongside Jaylen Brown, and the former has looked good in that role through three games, averaging 18.3 points, 3.7 boards, 3.7 assists, 3.3 threes, 2.0 steals and 1.7 blocks.
