Deal or No Deal: Derrick White

Welcome again to the Deal or No Deal sequence the place we break down if the Celtics ought to convey again a sure participant for the 2025-26 NBA season. If a participant is underneath “Deal” then the participant shouldn’t be introduced again. If “No Deal” then the participant must be introduced again.

The subsequent participant on this sequence is Derrick White. White had a profession season this yr averaging a profession excessive 16.4 PPG, alongside 4.8 AST, 4.5 REB, on 44% capturing from the sector, 38% capturing from three, and 84% from the free throw line.

White’s profession yr was highlighted by breaking the Celtics single season document for made threes however he was not acknowledged with any awards as he was snubbed for an all defensive staff. With Jaylen Brown, Jrue Vacation, and Kristaps Porzingis lacking prolonged durations of time with damage, White stepped as much as be one among Boston’s most constant and essential gamers.

This could be the obvious No Deal of all time however you by no means know what may occur within the offseason. With the entire rumors swirling across the Celtics roster, Shams Charania reported that Boston would like to not commerce Derrick White this offseason.

Nonetheless, this hasn’t stopped groups from calling about him and with Desmond Bane simply getting traded to the Orlando Magic for five first spherical picks, Brad Stevens may hearken to a few of these gives extra intently.

Constructing a Derrick White commerce package deal is attention-grabbing as a result of each staff within the NBA would like to have a participant like him however not each staff has the salaries to match his $28 million contract.

The primary staff that involves thoughts for a possible commerce is the Minnesota Timberwolves. My thought for a commerce entails Minnesota sending Jaden McDaniels, Terrance Shannon Jr, MIN 2025 First Spherical Decide (seventeenth Total), and MIN 2026 First Spherical Decide Swap.

The Timberwolves have mentioned that Jaden McDaniels is an untouchable relating to a Kevin Durant commerce however would they be prepared to half methods with him for Derrick White? Most likely not, however he’s the one wage on the Timberwolves that might make this commerce work. Shannon Jr is an effective younger participant that Boston may like and two first spherical picks could be rather a lot however the Celtics may very well be asking for this sort of haul relating to a participant of White’s caliber.

The subsequent staff I thought of when it got here to a Derrick White commerce is the Detroit Pistons. On this situation Detroit would hand over Isaiah Stewart, Jaden Ivey, DET 2026 First Spherical Decide and DET 2028 First Spherical Decide.

Ivey is a younger guard coming off of damage however he has proven flashes of wanting like a future star. Stewart is hard, massive physique middle that may turn out to be an on the spot fan favourite in Boston and fill the massive man place that the Celtics want. Boston would additionally save about $3 Million in wage with this commerce and that may very well be one thing the Celtics are fascinated with.

The subsequent commerce proposal I’ve is with the Dallas Mavericks who’re available in the market for one more guard. Dallas would hand over Daniel Gafford, Caleb Martin, Oliver-Maxence Prosper, DAL 2026 First Spherical Decide, and LAL 2029 First Spherical Decide.

Gafford and Martin are nice depth items in positions of want for the Celtics and Prosper is a pleasant younger participant that confirmed flashes of potential final yr. The draft picks are as soon as once more the principle prize on this deal because the Lakers 2029 Decide may very well be the perfect asset out of something they purchase.

The ultimate commerce proposal I’ve is a take care of the Golden State Warriors. Golden State provides up Moses Moody, Buddy Hield, GSW 2028 First Spherical Decide, GSW 2029 First Spherical Decide Swap, and GSW 2030 First Spherical Decide.

Moody and Hield are depth items which are helpful for the Celtics nevertheless it’s the three first spherical picks which are the principle draw of this deal. Boston additionally saves $7.3 Million on this deal and with the Celtics chopping wage, this could be essentially the most engaging deal.

Remaining Verdict: No Deal

Though White may fetch the largest haul out of everybody on the staff, I don’t see a world the place the Celtics transfer him. Derrick White is possibly a very powerful participant on this staff outdoors of the Jays and I don’t assume there’s a deal on the market proper now {that a} staff could make to get Brad Stevens to maneuver him.

Nonetheless, the NBA Offseason is a wild time and any staff may very well be determined sufficient to surrender a kings ransom for White. The town of Boston could be outraged at even the considered a commerce taking place so I feel Brad Stevens will maintain on to him and there may very well be an opportunity White places up an all-star season in return.