Before the 2023-24 season started, ESPN excluded Derrick White from their Top 100 rankings, angering Celtics fans in the process. Senior Writer Kevin Pelton
The Boston Celtics have targets on their back. As the reigning NBA champions, the Celtics have everyone’s attention. But taking down the Celtics is going to be easier said than done, considering that Boston remains stacked with elite talent.
White was asked about Boston being the top rated defense in the NBA’s GM survey. Each year, NBA.com puts out a GM Survey, detailing the NBA’s thirty lead executives' opinions on a bunch of different topics.
Hear what Derrick White and Jayson Tatum had to say to the media following the Celtics 130 to 104 blowout win over the Nuggets in Abu Dhabi. Boston won both preseason games overseas and will return to action on Saturday when they host the 76ers.
Derrick White followed up a career-year with a gold medal experience where he got to test himself against some of basketball's best and study the habits of future Hall of Famers like LeBron James, Kevin Durant, and Stephen Curry.
Most of the Boston Celtics championships contained at least one guard that was considered at worst an All-Star, and at best, an elite player. Even though
Derrick White is having an amazing summer, winning the 2024 NBA Championship and representing Team USA at the 2024 Paris Olympics, bringing home a Gold medal.
Amongst the biggest moves the Boston Celtics made during the 2024 offseason was extending Derrick White. During Celtics Media Day, White explained why he agreed to a new deal with the Celtics.
What can we learn from the Celtics’ most prolific passing tandems? The Celtics weren’t a whiz-bang offense like the Pacers, Kings, and Warriors. Instead, coach Joe Mazzulla instituted a muscular game plan that reduced the number of passes required to find a good shot.
If the Celtics want to improve upon their already amazing roster, White will have to break yet another ceiling. Can he do that? Derrick White is the best version of Derrick White.
Boston Celtics star Derrick White found himself in a physical altercation over the weekend at a Colorado football game against Colorado State. White was in Fort Collins supporting his alma mater when an incident occurred during the third quarter, with tensions rising between White and some CSU fans seated nearby.
White — a native of Colorado who played his senior year for the Colorado Buffaloes — was at the Colorado-Colorado State football game to support his alma mater for the 93rd Rocky Mountain Showdown over the weekend.
Derrick White was attacked this past weekend by a fan in attendance for his alma mater, the University of Colorado's game against Colorado State. White, who was there to support his old stomping grounds, got punched in the face when a fan swung for him, after a verbal altercation with some CSU fans.
As an alum who’s no stranger to his alma mater, Celtics champion guard Derrick White is a fan of Colorado football. He made an appearance alongside his Celtics teammate Jaylen Brown last season.
Derrick White's journey to Olympic glory is a testament to his dedication, versatility, and team-first mentality. Despite not playing in the final against France, White’s contributions throughout the tournament were pivotal in helping Team USA secure the gold medal.
Team USA had to replace star forward Kawhi Leonard because of a knee injury and Derrick White was selected to replace him. White arrived in Abu Dhabi to join his teammates Sunday, and the key member of the NBA champion Boston Celtics is looking forward to getting the opportunity to play in the Paris Olympics.
Boston Celtics guard Derrick White played his role to perfection on his team's run to the title this past season. Team USA is now hoping he can provide the same all-around boost in Paris.
Derrick White served as a crucial component of the Boston Celtics’ championship team that just won the NBA Finals, and now, he is sticking around for the long-term.
The Celtics built a championship team around Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. Now they're locking their squad in for years, no matter what it costs.
The Boston Celtics have rewarded a key member of their championship team with a hefty new contract.
White, 29, has excelled in Boston since being acquired from San Antonio at the 2022 trade deadline.
The Boston Celtics are reportedly prepared to offer Derrick White a substantial contract extension, averaging $31.75 million per season. According to John Hollinger, White is eligible for an extension that could reach up to $127 million over four years, including incentives.
Derrick White’s dentist has some work to do after the NBA Finals.
His breakout playoff for the Boston Celtics could lead to another opportunity for him this summer.
According to NBA insider Marc Stein, Derrick White will seek a contract extension from the Boston Celtics this offseason. White will make $20.1 million
Boston has been here before. They made it to the 2022 NBA Finals before falling short against the Warriors. Derrick White believes that experience will help the Celtics.
Get the latest news and rumors, customized to your favorite sports and teams. Emailed daily. Always free!