{"id":127383,"date":"2025-09-02T14:21:09","date_gmt":"2025-09-02T14:21:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/127383\/"},"modified":"2025-09-02T14:21:09","modified_gmt":"2025-09-02T14:21:09","slug":"derrick-white-sends-clear-message-on-celtics-future-after-trade-talk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/127383\/","title":{"rendered":"Derrick White Sends Clear Message on Celtics Future After Trade Talk"},"content":{"rendered":"

Derrick White<\/a> is gearing up for his fourth full season with the Boston Celtics<\/a>.<\/p>\n

For months, the veteran guard was one of the most notable names in the NBA\u2019s rumor mill. With the Celtics potentially looking to offload some of their higher contracts, White seemed like a legitimate trade piece.<\/p>\n

Had the Celtics pulled the trigger on a deal, it likely would\u2019ve devastated the veteran guard. Recently speaking about his current playing city, White made it clear he doesn\u2019t want to be anywhere else.<\/p>\n

\u201cSigning that [extension], I was super excited just to stay in Boston, to continue to be a Celtic, hopefully do great things in Boston,\u201d White said on the White Noise podcast.<\/p>\n

\u201cMore years in Boston. Like, this is what I want, and so this is what my family wants. Boston has been good. My kids were born in Boston, I kind of developed as a player in Boston, and that’s really what it was about, it\u2019s like what’s going to make me happy? And I knew that was going to be in Boston. I love it in Boston.\u201d<\/p>\n

Last summer, White landed his contract extension during the NBA\u2019s free agency opening. He landed a four-year, $125.9 million offer, which he signed without hesitation.<\/p>\n

During his first season signing the extension, White was available for 76 games with the Celtics. He ended up scoring at a career-high clip, averaging 16.4 points and knocking down 44 percent of his shots from the field and 38 percent of his threes.<\/p>\n

In the playoffs, White continued to score at a career-high rate. He made 46 percent of his shots from the field and 39 percent of his threes, averaging 18.8 points per game, along with 5.1 rebounds and 3.5 assists.<\/p>\n

\"Derrick<\/p>\n

May 7, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA;Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (9) works the ball against New York Knicks guard Josh Hart (3) in the first quarter during game two of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images \/ David Butler II-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

The Celtics parted ways with big names like Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday this offseason.<\/p>\n

Boston will embrace White\u2019s leadership alongside Jaylen Brown during a season where they don\u2019t have Jayson Tatum in the mix. The star forward is recovering from an Achilles injury, which he suffered during the 2025 NBA Playoffs.<\/p>\n

The chances of White becoming a notable NBA trade candidate once again seem slim. As he\u2019s locked in with a multi-year deal, there\u2019s no doubt the Celtics see themselves as championship contenders once Tatum is back in the mix. <\/p>\n

White will remain a prominent player in their rotation. Over the course of his eight-year NBA career, White has posted averages of 13 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 4.2 assists, while shooting 37 percent from three.<\/p>\n

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