After a busy offseason period, there are still a few looming decisions on the horizon for the Boston Celtics front office. And although Derrick White still has two years and $70 million remaining on his current deal, the Celtics and White could come to terms on a contract extension between now and the start of the 2023-24 regular season.
Last season White earned an All-NBA Defensive Team nod and was a key part of the team’s success. And Boston’s ownership has signaled a willingness to spend whatever it takes to keep a championship core in the Hub. The additions of Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday have made things slightly more complicated, however, although there’s good reason to believe White will remain in Boston for the foreseeable future whether or not he inks a new deal this fall.
In a visit to the “How ‘Bout Them Celtics” podcast, Yahoo Sports insider Jake Fischer detailed the parameters surrounding a possible White extension.
“Derrick White is assuredly someone that the Celtics front office and coaching staff is very, very high on,” Fischer said.
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