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 an unlikely 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: Posts well-rounded line in win
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White posted 20 points (6-11 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 5-5 FT), five rebounds, four assists, one block and two steals over 26 minutes during Wednesday's 131-95 victory over the Grizzlies.
White has been struggling with his shot this season, but he didn't have any issues putting the ball through the hoop against a Memphis team ranked 24th in defensive efficiency. This was just the second time this season that White converted at least half of his shots, so it'll be interesting to see if he can keep it going Sunday against the Clippers.
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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.
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Celtics' Derrick White: Cleared for Sunday
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White (wrist) is available for Sunday's game against the Pistons, Jay King of The Athletic reports.
White had been listed as probable heading into Sunday, so his availability doesn't come as a surprise, though it's still a positive confirmation that the wrist sprain isn't limiting him. The guard figures to be a central piece of the Celtics' offense, especially if Jaylen Brown (hamstring) is unable to suit up.
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Celtics' Derrick White: Drops 15 in loss
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White ended Friday's 105-95 loss to the Knicks with 15 points (5-18 FG, 3-11 3Pt, 2-3 FT), four rebounds, four assists, a steal and a block over 33 minutes.
While White has not been able to shoot efficiently (31.6 percent from the field and 29.2 percent from three), he has turned in consecutive performances with at least three threes made, three rebounds, four assists, a steal and a block. White's volume and role as Boston's main facilitator is keeping his fantasy relevance afloat, but if he wants to project himself into the upper echelon of contributors that fantasy managers believed he could be coming into the season, his efficiency has to improve.
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Celtics' Derrick White: Drops 25 in season opener
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White put up 25 points (7-20 FG, 4-13 3 Pt, 7-7 FT), four assists, three rebounds, a steal and a block across 35 minutes in Wednesday's 117-116 loss to the 76ers.
Wednesday was White's first taste of an expanded offensive role following the departures of Kristaps Porzingis and Al Horford in the offseason and losing Jayson Tatum to an Achilles injury for virtually the entire regular season. Although the Celtics were unable to get the victory, White tied with Jaylen Brown in leading the team in points and assists. Fantasy managers should be able to expect this kind of heavy workload from White moving forward.
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Celtics' Derrick White: Drops 33 points vs Raptors
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White generated 33 points (10-23 FG, 6-17 3Pt, 7-9 FT), nine rebounds, six assists and four blocks across 35 minutes of Wednesday's 110-108 preseason win over the Raptors.
White stuffed the stat sheet Wednesday, and he attempted 10 more shots than any other Celtic in the win. While Jaylen Brown (hamstring) played just seven minutes and Sam Hauser rested, White's offensive workload is an encouraging sign for what's ahead with Jayson Tatum (Achilles) sidelined.
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Celtics' Derrick White: Starting Sunday
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White (rest) is part of the first unit for Sunday's preseason game against the Cavaliers.
White got the night off Friday against Toronto, but the standout 31-year-old will suit up and claim his usual starting role. White slots in at the shooting guard spot alongside Payton Pritchard.
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Celtics' Derrick White: Double-doubles in preseason win
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White logged 16 points (7-16 FG, 2-9 3Pt), 10 assists, three rebounds, one steal and two blocks in 27 minutes of Thursday's 121-103 preseason win over Memphis.
White comfortably led the team in shot attempts Wednesday and handled the bulk of the playmaking reps as well. With the Celtics overhauling their roster over the summer, combined with Jayson Tatum's Achilles injury, White is set up to soak up a ton of usage this season in what could be a career-best campaign.
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Celtics' Derrick White: Quiet in Game 6 loss
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White accumulated eight points (3-11 FG, 2-8 3Pt), one rebound, two assists and one steal over 30 minutes during Friday's 119-81 loss to New York in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
White saved his worst for last, joining his teammates by putting up arguably the Celtics' most disappointing performance of the season. Despite the rough ending, it was another strong season for White, who demonstrated his elite two-way skills while averaging 16.4 points, 4.5 rebounds, 4.8 assists, 0.9 steals, 1.1 blocks and 3.5 three-pointers. With Jayson Tatum set to miss a sizeable chunk of the 2025-26 season due to an Achilles injury, White's importance to this team can't be overstated.
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Celtics' Derrick White: Shines in win over New York
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White ended Wednesday's 127-102 victory over the Knicks in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals with 34 points (9-16 FG, 7-13 3Pt, 9-11 FT), three rebounds, two assists and three blocks in 40 minutes.
This was the first game without Jayson Tatum (Achilles) for the Celtics, and even though Jaylen Brown was widely expected to step up, it was White who ended up leading the team in scoring. His growth during the current postseason run has been impressive to watch, and it wouldn't be surprising if he continues to have a steady role as a premier scoring option for Boston solely based on the defensive matchups. White is averaging 22.6 points per game in the current series against New York while shooting 45.2 percent from the floor and 42.1 percent from beyond the arc.
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Celtics' Derrick White: Puts up 23 points in loss
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White supplied 23 points (6-12 FG, 6-11 3Pt, 5-7 FT), three rebounds and two assists in 44 minutes during Monday's 121-113 loss to New York in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
White was one of the top players for the Celtics in this matchup, and the guard continued an impressive stretch since he's surpassed the 15-point mark in each of his four outings of the series thus far. If Jayson Tatum (lower leg) ends up missing time due to the injury he sustained in Game 4, White could be in line to have an even bigger role on offense.
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Celtics' Derrick White: Scores 17 in Game 3 win
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White accumulated 17 points (6-10 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal across 34 minutes during Saturday's 115-93 win over the Knicks in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
Jayson Tatum and Payton Pritchard led the way for the Celtics in this huge road win at Madison Square Garden, but White posted a solid stat line as well. The veteran guard continues to make an impact on both ends of the court and is averaging 18.7 points, 8.3 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.7 blocks per game in the series ahead of Game 4 on Monday.
