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The Detroit Pistons had a great season, making the playoffs after having the worst record in the NBA in the 2023-24 season. Detroit finished with a 44-38 record under their new head coach, J.B. Bickerstaff, who finished second in Coach of the Year voting. The Pistons’ season ended in the first round, losing to the […]

On Friday, the Boston Celtics’ season came to an end with a blowout loss at the hands of the New York Knicks in Game 6 of their second round series. While Jayson Tatum’s injury in Game 4 may have stuck the dagger in the Celtics’ season, Boston truly lost this series by choking away not […]

After the Boston Celtics fell in Game 6 to the New York Knicks, eliminating them from the playoffs and ruining their chances at a repeat, some have debated if the team will trade some key pieces, especially due to Jayson Tatum’s serious Achilles injury. With people predicting who will get traded this summer from the […]

When the Boston Celtics took the court at Madison Square Garden for a win-or-go-home Game 6 contest against the New York Knicks, they knew the deck was stacked against them. Sure, they had the better seed, began the series with home field advantage, and still had a roster loaded up with All-Stars and World Champions, […]

BOSTON — When Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum ruptured his Achilles tendon in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals, starters like reigning NBA Finals MVP Jaylen Brown and fringe All-Star Derrick White were expected to step up. And they did just that during Boston’s 127-102 blowout win over the New York Knicks on Wednesday […]

The Achilles injury of Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum deflated all the hype around the defending NBA Champions. But Boston has a deep roster with multiple players capable of leading a comeback. On Wednesday night, it was Derrick White who led the way, and joined Stephen Curry in the history books in the process. Derrick […]

The Boston Celtics are trying to keep their playoff hopes alive, as the team needs a win in Game 5 to bring the series against the New York Knicks to 3-2. A loss means elimination, and it appears that guard Derrick White is doing everything in his power to keep them in it. Especially with […]

The modern NBA is volatile and ruthless, but since Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum have been a part of the Boston Celtics, they’ve consistently contended for championships. Some postseasons culminated in disappointing exits in the Eastern Conference Finals, while 2024 brought the Celtics their first championship in over 15 years. No matter the result, Tatum […]

When Jayson Tatum tore his Achilles tendon in Game 4 against the New York Knicks, it changed the Boston Celtics forever. Suddenly, the reigning and defending NBA Champions were not only without their best player for the remainder of this season but for much of, if not all of, next season too, leaving one of […]

Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics went off in the first quarter against the New York Knicks during Game 4 of the East Semis of the 2025 NBA Playoffs on Monday night. The Celtics came out the gates strong in the first 12 minutes of play, scoring 39 points throughout the period as they led […]

The Boston Celtics had a historically bad shooting night against the New York Knicks in Game 1 of their second-round series. Jayson Tatum and Derrick White missed 22 three-pointers combined in the opening game, a 105-108 loss at home. Joe Mazzulla’s squad followed it up with another frigid night from deep, missing an additional 30 […]

Jayson Tatum and Derrick White were active in the 3-point shooting department throughout the Boston Celtics’ Game 1 loss to the New York Knicks on Monday night. In 44 minutes of action, Tatum shot 7-of-23 from the field, including 4-of-15 from beyond the arc. On the other hand, White went 6-of-18 overall, including 5-of-16 from […]

One of the primary missions of the Boston Celtics in the second round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs against the New York Knicks is containing star big man Karl-Anthony Towns. The former Kentucky Wildcats center is always a threat to the opposing side, considering his incredible offensive abilities. But during one moment in Game 1, […]

A disastrous third quarter and a plethora of turnovers doomed the Boston Celtics in Game 3 on Friday night, as they fell 95-93 to the Orlando Magic. And while there’s plenty of blame to go around, Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis was ready to accept the brunt of it. The Latvian big man put up just […]

Jayson Tatum had high remarks for Derrick White and Jrue Holiday following the Boston Celtics’ 103-86 victory over the Orlando Magic in Game 1 of the East First Round on Sunday afternoon. The Celtics star had an off day shooting the ball, finishing with a humble 17 points on 22 shot attempts. However, White and […]

The Boston Celtics had a couple of scares in their Game 1 triumph over the Orlando Magic. The first one came in the opening 24 minutes when the visitors took a one-point lead into the lockerroom at halftime and appeared to have the fight and determination to stay with the defending NBA champions. Jayson Tatum […]

The Boston Celtics reached the 60-win mark for the second straight year and an NBA-record 15th time overall on Friday, steamrolling the Charlotte Hornets 130-94 to improve to 60-21. Though the game had no bearing on the standings or playoff seeding, the Celtics still made the most of it with plenty of lighthearted moments. Forward […]

BOSTON — There wasn’t much for the Boston Celtics to be upset about on Sunday night, as they crushed the Washington Wizards at home, 124-90. The only thing Celtics guard Derrick White nitpicked was that his star teammate, Jaylen Brown, wasn’t a star when it came to the T-shirt toss. During a timeout in the […]

Over the past five or years, the Miami Heat faced the Boston Celtics in the playoffs four times, with the two teams winning against each other twice (the Heat won in 2020 and 2023, the Celtics triumphed in 2022 and 2024). Those two teams have long been a thorn in each other’s side, and Erik […]

One of the lesser talked-about storylines of the last few NBA seasons has been Boston Celtics guard Derrick White’s transition from unreliable perimeter shooter into a diet version of prime Klay Thompson. White has always been elite on the defensive end of the floor, but his impeccable shooting touch and range have been a large […]

The Boston Celtics made plenty of history on Monday night during a 117-103 road win over the Memphis Grizzlies. But no Green Teamer had a more historic performance than guard Derrick White. Heading into Boston’s sixth consecutive road contest, White had made 245 triples — one behind the franchise record for the most 3-pointers in […]

Unlike most of his teammates on Wednesday night, Boston Celtics point guard Payton Pritchard didn’t light up the Phoenix Suns. However, he did just enough in the 132-102 blowout win to accomplish something only three other Celtics have. After the first quarter of Boston’s seventh consecutive win, Pritchard reached 1,000 points off the bench for […]

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum prides himself on his ability to take the court night after night. And even though the Celtics didn’t have much to play for on the second night of a back-to-back against the Sacramento Kings, he was there on Monday to lead his squad to a 113-95 road victory. However, the […]

The Boston Celtics (47-19) will begin their two-game road trip with a matchup against the Miami Heat (29-36) on Friday night. Ahead of the game, nearly the entire Celtics starting lineup has been listed on the injury report. Jayson Tatum (right knee tendinopathy), Jaylen Brown (right knee posterior impingement), Kristaps Porzingis (illness, non-COVID), and Derrick […]

BOSTON — Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander prides himself on his consistency, which helps explain why he’s one of the frontrunners for league MVP this season. And if he’s been anything against the Boston Celtics, it’s consistent. On Wednesday night, the three-time All-Star dropped a game-high 34 points on the reigning champion Celtics. Behind […]

Notwithstanding the havoc the Cleveland Cavaliers are wreaking on the league, the Boston Celtics remain a top-tier NBA title contender. And it is not just because of stars like Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. The supporting cast of the defending NBA champions has also been stepping up lately. In fact, four Boston players set career […]

BOSTON — Boston Celtics guard Derrick White somehow has an unfortunate and auspicious dental history. During a showdown with the rival Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday night, White lost four front teeth, which were previously dislodged in Game 5 of the 2024 NBA Finals. The C’s won that game back in June to capture their 18th […]

Boston Celtics guard Derrick White went toothless on the Philadelphia 76ers Thursday. White left momentarily with an elbow to the face. He placed his right hand over his mouth momentarily at TD Garden Center during the Celtics’ 123-105 romp. Turns out he had a tooth that went missing. He’s through procrastinating about his dentures, per Jay […]

Derrick White can’t seem to get away from losing teeth. This happened to him for the second time during the Boston Celtics’ matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday night. Midway through the second quarter with the Celtics up 42-34, White took an inadvertent elbow to the face from Kelly Oubre Jr. As a result, […]

The Boston Celtics have been shooting the lights out from deep much of the 2024-25 NBA regular season, and Wednesday night’s 128-118 win at TD Garden versus the visiting Portland Trail Blazers was more proof of the defending champion’s incredible ability to smother opponents with shots from all the way out. Even with Jayson Tatum, […]

BOSTON — On Wednesday night, Boston Celtics point guard Payton Pritchard earned the right to take whatever kind of shot he wanted heading into the fourth quarter of the Green Team’s 128-118 win over the Portland Trail Blazers. The Sixth Man of the Year hopeful was up to 37 points and so on fire that […]

The Boston Celtics, over the past few seasons, have always made it a habit to prioritize the physical well-being of their players on back-to-back sets. And with the Celtics being on the first night of a back-to-back on Wednesday night against the Portland Trail Blazers, there was a prime opportunity for them to rest some […]

With the final stretch of the regular season in progress, the Boston Celtics are looking to defend their NBA title. Coming into the team’s game against the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday, the Celtics were without star wing Jayson Tatum due to a shoulder injury. But no Tatum, no problem as the Celtics made franchise […]

The Portland Trail Blazers are playing well, but they are facing one of the best teams in the NBA in the Boston Celtics, even though Boston has been more inconsistent lately. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Trail Blazers-Celtics prediction and pick. The Blazers have won five of their last six […]

Jayson Tatum was dominant in the first half of the Boston Celtics’ matchup with the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday. This had teammate Derrick White give a solid endorsement. Tatum couldn’t miss from the field in the first 24 minutes of the game. Once halftime came around with the Celtics up 74-64, he had 30 points, […]

Derrick White was recently inducted into the University of Colorado’s Wall of Honor during the NBA All-Star break, cementing his legacy in the program’s history. The recognition celebrates his contributions to Colorado basketball and his journey from an overlooked prospect to a key figure in the NBA. The Boston Celtics guard reflected on the moment, […]

BOSTON — The 2025 NBA trade deadline featured several staggering trades that shocked the NBA world. However, none of those moves came from the reigning champion, the Boston Celtics. With the deadline now passed, Celtics President of Basketball Operations Brad Stevens explained why the C’s stood pat and decided to double down on their core. […]

The Boston Celtics are set to take on the Houston Rockets at home on Monday night, but they could be missing two key players for the matchup. Derrick White and Al Horford are both listed as questionable. According to the latest NBA injury report, White is dealing with a right shin contusion and Horford has […]

In the last week, the Boston Celtics have played five games. And while they were able to stay relatively fresh in this time span, the fatigue seemed to set in on Thursday, as the C’s were trounced by the rival Los Angeles Lakers, 117-96. The Celtics’ largest loss of the season came on the second […]