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Yahoo
a day ago
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Best of Derrick White with the Boston Celtics in 2024-25
The coming 2025-26 NBA regular season could very well be the best season yet for Boston Celtics point guard Derrick White. The University of Colorado native could have the best campaign of his eight-season career to date with the Celtics having dealt away vet guard Jrue Holiday as part of several moves that Boston's front office made to get ahead of the collective bargaining agreement (CBA)'s dreaded second apron penalties. But last season, White was already very good for the Celtics, putting up career-highs in points (16.4 per game), rebounds (4.5 per game), and blocks (1.1 per game) while logging 4.8 assists and just under a steal per game. He also shot 44.2% from the floor overall, 38.4% from beyond the arc, and 83.9% from the free throw line. The folks behind the official "Boston Celtics" YouTube channel put together a clip of the best of White's play from 2024-25 for us to watch while we wait for the start of next season. Check it out below! This article originally appeared on Celtics Wire: Best of Derrick White with the Celtics in 2024-25
USA Today
a day ago
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- USA Today
Derrick White Gets Real on the Boston Celtics Offseason Moves
When a team begins retooling the roster, we always think about how those changes are going to impact the on-court product and what the viewing experience is going to be like. We seldom wonder what impact it's going to have in the locker room, as players lose close friends and suddenly have a new group of personalities to integrate into the ecosystem. That's exactly the position the Boston Celtics roster has found itself in this summer. Out went Jrue Holiday, Kristaps Porzingis, Luke Kornet, and (likely) Al Horford. In came Anfernee Simons, Luka Garza, Josh Minott, Hugo Gonzalez, Amari Williams and Max Shulga. That's a significant amount of turnover for one summer and will undoubtedly change the dynamic behind the scenes. In the debut episode of his "White Noise" podcast, Derrick White provided some insight into what it means for a player when one or more of their teammates get traded, and how players move forward despite the surrounding upheaval. White also shared his thoughts on his former teammates and the bond they all shared after winning a championship together. You can watch the full segment by clicking on the embedded video above. Watch or listen to the "Taylor Talks Celtics" podcast on: YouTube: Spotify: Apple: Substack:
USA Today
3 days ago
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- USA Today
Could the Boston Celtics still emerge as a contending roster?
After a flurry of moves to begin the offseason, the narrative surrounding the Boston Celtics is that they're going to struggle next season. Moving on from Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis undoubtedly hurt the franchise, while losing Luke Kornet and potentially Al Horford crippled the team's frontcourt depth. However, the Celtics still have Jaylen Brown, Derrick White, Anfernee Simons and Payton Pritchard on the roster. And while it's not fair to expect Jayson Tatum to return next season, there's always the slight chance he defies the odds. As such, Boston's roster is strong enough to cause opposing teams problems, even if it's not good enough to be deemed a championship favorite. In a recent episode of "The Hoop Collective" podcast, ESPN's Brian Windhorst was joined by Tim MacMahon and Tim Bontemps to discuss the Celtics' outlook for next season and whether they should still be considered contenders in a weakened Eastern Conference. You can watch the full podcast episode by clicking on the embedded video above. Watch the "Taylor Talks Celtics" podcast on: YouTube: Website:
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3 days ago
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Portland Trail Blazers' Lineup Once Damian Lillard Gets Healthy Looks Promising
Portland Trail Blazers' Lineup Once Damian Lillard Gets Healthy Looks Promising originally appeared on Fadeaway World. The Portland Trail Blazers have been mired in mediocrity for quite some time now, failing to make the playoffs in each of the last four seasons. The Trail Blazers did show some signs of life in the second half of the 2024-25 campaign, though, going 23-18 in their last 41 games. The Trail Blazers are looking to build on that stretch and have brought in two veterans this offseason in Jrue Holiday and, most recently, Damian Lillard. Lillard, who is currently recovering from a torn Achilles, is set to sign a three-year, $42 million deal to return home, and the Trail Blazers' lineup when he gets healthy looks promising. Starting Lineup PG - Damian Lillard SG - Jrue Holiday SF - Shaedon Sharpe PF - Deni Avdija C - Donovan Clingan Lillard himself is the biggest question mark in this lineup, as there's no way to know just how good he will be once he returns. The nine-time All-Star averaged 24.9 points, 4.7 rebounds, 7.1 assists, 1.2 steals, and 0.2 blocks per game for the Milwaukee Bucks in 2024-25, and it would be unrealistic to expect him to put up similar numbers. The best-case scenario might be Lillard playing at a borderline All-Star level. That would be an upgrade on what the Trail Blazers have had at the point guard spot since his departure. Lillard's backcourt partner would be Holiday, whom he was traded for back in 2023. The Trail Blazers sent the veteran to the Boston Celtics not long after and have now brought him back. Holiday averaged 11.1 points, 4.3 rebounds, 3.9 assists, 1.1 steals, and 0.4 blocks per game for the Celtics in 2024-25. He is just a year removed from making the All-Defensive Second Team and is the ideal partner for a guard like Lillard. Shaedon Sharpe would join the two veterans on the perimeter, and he is coming off his best season in the NBA. Sharpe averaged 18.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 0.9 steals, and 0.2 blocks per game for the Trail Blazers in 2024-25. The 22-year-old can frustrate at times, but now has two experienced campaigners to guide him. Next, we get to Deni Avdija, who impressed in his first season with the Trail Blazers. Avdija averaged 16.9 points, 7.3 rebounds, 3.9 assists, 1.0 steals, and 0.5 blocks per game in 2024-25 after arriving via trade from the Washington Wizards. He averaged 23.3 points after the All-Star break, and the Trail Blazers would love for him to keep that up moving forward. Lastly, we get to Donovan Clingan, who had a promising rookie season after being selected with the seventh pick. Clingan averaged 6.5 points, 7.9 rebounds, 1.1 assists, 0.5 steals, and 1.6 blocks per game in 2024-25. The Trail Blazers' cutting ties with Deandre Ayton was a sign of their belief in Clingan. They're backing him to take some strides once he has some more experience under his belt, and he does have the tools to become a force on the defensive end. In all, that's an intriguing starting lineup. Bench PG - Scoot Henderson, Caleb Love SG - Toumani Camara, Rayan Rupert SF - Matisse Thybulle, Cidy Sissoko PF - Jerami Grant, Kris Murray C - Robert Williams III, Yang Hansen The Blazers would have a solid bench unit along with that starting five as well. Scoot Henderson, the third pick of the 2023 NBA Draft, showed promise as a sophomore. With Lillard set to miss an extended period of time, Henderson will get a fair bit of playing time to perhaps even stake his claim as a starter, and he is certainly one to keep an eye on here. Toumani Camara and Matisse Thybulle are two excellent defensive options, and the former was a starter last season. Camara made the All-Defensive Second Team in 2025 and could well end up keeping his place in the lineup once Lillard returns. Jerami Grant, meanwhile, can provide a scoring punch off the bench, and a healthy Robert Williams III is a great anchor on defense. As for Yang Hansen, he has been making waves in the Summer League, and it will be interesting to see his progression during his rookie season. Thybulle and Williams could be gone by the time Lillard returns, but this would still be an effective bench unit without them. Conclusion Is this Trail Blazers roster good enough for them to become a serious title contender? Almost certainly not. If this were Lillard in his prime, you would perhaps give them a shot, but he won't be the same. That, in turn, means someone like Sharpe would have to take a major leap for the Trail Blazers to get into the mix. Avdija will also need to keep up that stellar level of play post the break, and, at this point, it's hard to say if either of those things will happen. The Trail Blazers have a lot of good pieces, but they're missing that superstar that you need to become a title contender. You can make a lot of noise without one and even get into the playoffs, but a championship is beyond reach at the story was originally reported by Fadeaway World on Jul 19, 2025, where it first appeared.
USA Today
3 days ago
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- USA Today
Are the Boston Celtics in the bottom tier of the NBA's Eastern Conference?
Are the Boston Celtics in the bottom tier of the NBA's Eastern Conference after their series of cost-cutting roster moves this offseason? The Celtics chose to move on from costly players like Jrue Holiday, Kristaps Porzingis, and after his free agency signing, Luke Kornet, to reshape their roster while star forward Jayson Tatum is out for the season while he rehabs his Achilles tendon injury. The lower-cost players that the team's front office signed (Luka Garza and Josh Minott) or drafted (Hugo Gonzalez, Amari Williams, and Max Shulga) to replace them do not exactly move the needle in terms of their potential impact. Just how big of a step back is Boston taking for the coming 2025-26 NBA season? The hosts of the CLNS Media "Celtics Beat" podcast, Adam Kaufman and Evan Valenti, took some time on a recent episode of their show to talk it over with guest Brian Barrett of the Ringer. Check it out below! If you enjoy this pod, check out the "How Bout Them Celtics," "First to the Floor," and the many other New England sports podcasts available on the CLNS Media network: Listen to "Havlicek Stole the Pod" on: Spotify: iTunes: YouTube:
