Over time, White has endeared himself to Celtics fans, becoming a reliable glue-guy and crowd favorite. His clutch shooting, lockdown perimeter defense, and gritty play—especially in high-stakes moments—have made him a beloved part of the TD Garden culture.

While Brown may hit higher heights than White, he also makes nearly twice what White does per year -- and has a better injury history as well.

One player who has seen their name be thrown into trade talks is guard Derrick White. White has been an instrumental piece to the Celtics' overall success and has become a fan favorite in Boston. Boston isn't likely to trade White,

Celtics Make Derrick White Announcement on Friday originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Derrick White and the Boston Celtics saw their season come to a close in the Eastern Conference semifinals, falling to the New York Knicks in six games.

White and Brown, while technically available for the right price per reports, likely would require an absurd haul to secure.

Since the Boston Celtics were eliminated from the 2025 NBA Playoffs, trade talk has swirled among the fan base and the media. Jayson Tatum is set to miss next season due to injury, and the current squad will cost approximately half a billion dollars.

The Boston Celtics were dealt two brutal blows in their second-round playoff series against the New York Knicks. Not only did they lose the series and were eliminated from the playoffs, but they also saw superstar forward Jayson Tatum go down with a torn Achilles.

Yahoo Sports' Kevin O'Connor believes that the Celtics don't want to trade Jaylen Brown and Derrick White, but will listen in on offers.

The Boston Celtics would "prefer not to" move Jaylen Brown or Derrick White this offseason despite "big offers" from other teams, ESPN's Shams Charania said Wednesday on The Pat McAfee Show.

Derrick White of the Boston Celtics secured the Defensive Player of the Year Award in the 2025 Awards Series. A Celtics insider highlighted White's ac