If the Boston Celtics want to complete a trade with Derrick White this season, they have until October 23 at 11:59 p.m. to reach an agreement. At the practice on Tuesday, White discussed the prospect of sticking around with the media.
I adore this place. Being a Celtic has been fantastic, he stated (h/t Bobby Manning). “Whether I sign before the season or not, that won’t alter. If it does, fantastic. In any case, I’m looking forward to the season.
White’s contract runs through the end of the 2024-25 season. He’s set to make $18.4 million this year, and then $19.6 million in his final year.
The Celtics landed the Colorado native at the 2022 trade deadline, as part of a deal that sent Romeo Langford, Josh Richardson, Boston’s 2022 first-round pick, and a 2028 first-round pick swap to the San Antonio Spurs.
Since arriving and joining the Cs, White has made an impact on both sides of the floor. In 108 appearances, the 29-year-old has started in 74 games for Boston. He’s been solid in his minutes, averaging 12.1 points, 3.8 assists, and 3.5 rebounds per game while knocking down 44.9% of his attempts from the field and 36.5% of those from deep.
Last season, he was named to the NBA’s All-Defensive second team.
Derrick White and the Boston Celtics have been negotiating a contract extension.
Even though White isn’t overly worried with signing an extension before the start of this season, the two parties are apparently in negotiations.
Adam Himmelsbach of The Boston Globe reports that these negotiations are “ongoing.”
Derrick White and the Boston Celtics have discussed a contract extension, according to Himmelsbach. “Discussions are underway, but nothing seems to be imminent. The deadline for both parties to come to an agreement on extending White’s deal is October 23.
It would be comforting to know that White is staying put for the long haul, even though there is no rush to close a transaction.
