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May 16, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) controls the ball against New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) during the first quarter of game six in the second round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images / Brad Penner-Imagn Images
Celtics guard Derrick White shared his reaction to getting mentioned in several trade rumors during this painful offseason for Boston.
While Brad Stevens said the Celtics are comfortable with their current roster, tweaks can still be made ahead of the season.
Additionally, there has been an update with Jaylen Brown and his future on the team as well. A key insider spoke on the Celtics' odds to part ways with the Finals MVP amid all the roster moves from this dramatic offseason.
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Derrick White reacts to Celtics trade rumors, ‘tough' offseason movesCeltics star Derrick White spoke with Chris Forsberg about Boston's active offseason and being mentioned in trade rumors this summer.
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Boston Celtics guard Derrick White revealed his feelings about being mentioned in trade rumors throughout the NBA offseason.
The Boston Celtics are going through a summer of change. The Celtics have orchestrated not one but two trades that saw them rid themselves of two key players, K
Derrick White was one of many Celtics who heard their names in trade rumors this offseason as Brad Stevens retooled the roster after Jayson Tatum’s Achilles tear. Second apron penalties led to trades of Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis last month,
While those were two major trades, Boston isn't done. A new report has suggested that Stevens is looking to make another big move. According to a report from ESPN NBA insider Brian Windhorst, the Celtics are actively trying to trade guard Anfernee Simons. He was acquired in the trade that sent Holiday to the Portland Trail Blazers.
There’s the Bruce Bowen clause: “everything is legal if you get away with it.” There’s the Carmelo Anthony amendment: “Any jab-step related incentive cannot be considered an ‘unlikely bonus’ relative to a team’s salary cap obligations.
NBA free agency is underway, and after a week, some notable names remain unsigned. That includes Jonathan Kuminga and Josh Giddey, who are both restricted free agents this summer.