The Celtics could try to get Derrick White into the All Star game, Jayson Tatum fired back at recent criticism, and more.
White had six points (2-9 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 1-2 FT) and one assist across 21 minutes during Wednesday's 110-97 loss to the Raptors.
Among the Boston Celtics' starry starting five (and, heck, among their top six, really, if we count reserve big man Al Horford), only one player has never made
During a recent episode of the 'How 'Bout Them Celtics?' hosts Jack Simone and Sam LaFrance labeled the loss as 'embarrassing.' The duo discussed Boston's shortcomings on both sides of the court, along with the lack of execution and hustle, before turning their attention to a season that has quickly begun to show legitimate warning signs.
The Celtics will be without two players for their matchup against the Nuggets on Tuesday night. The team downgraded Derrick White and Jordan Walsh to out three hours before tip due to a non-COVID illness. Both players were late additions to the injury report on Tuesday morning and missed Boston’s shootaround at Ball Arena.
Former five-time All-Star Boston Celtics center Al Horford believes his teammate Derrick White deserves to make his first-ever All-Star squad this year. “Why? Because he’s a winner," Horford told reporters,
How can the Celtics get back on the winning track? Chris Forsberg highlights seven areas where Boston must improve amid a rough January.
Empty possessions like that one have become too common lately for the Boston starters. The Celtics’ first unit, one of the NBA’s best high-usage lineups last season, has gone through baffling problems since Porziņģis made his season debut on Nov. 25.
The Celtics got one of their best games of the year Friday night from a group that's struggled together this season.
A 27-point win over a – albeit banged up – playoff-caliber Orlando Magic team was exactly what the Celtics needed. A night where everything clicked for Boston as they returned to being the dominant, well-oiled machine fans have been looking for.
BOSTON — On a possession two minutes into the first quarter Friday night, the Boston Celtics didn’t even attempt to disguise their intentions against the Orlando Magic. With a small forward guarding Kristaps Porziņģis, Boston went straight into a pick-and-roll with Derrick White and his 7-foot-2 teammate.