Celtics avoid luxury tax, keep core intact in trio of deals
The Celtics had two goals ahead of the annual trade deadline: Get under the luxury tax threshold and avoid shaking up their core eight-man rotationFEBRUARY 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
DERRICK WHITE #9 - SHOOTING GUARD - BOSTON CELTICS
18.4 PPG •
4.7 RPG •
4.4 APG
18.4 PPG
4.7 RPG
4.4 APG
Celtics trade Josh Richardson, Romeo Langford and draft pick to Spurs for Derrick White: Instant grades and reaction The Celtics added a quality guard in Derrick White, while the Spurs added a first-round pick and some youth.
FEBRUARY 10, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Celtics trading Josh Richardson to San Antonio for Derrick White Shams Charania: The Boston Celtics are trading Josh Richardson to the San Antonio Spurs for Derrick White, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadiu...
FEBRUARY 10, 2022 • HOOPSHYPE.COM
Shipped up to Boston White was traded to the Celtics from the Spurs on Thursday in exchange for Josh Richardson, Romeo Langford, a 2022 first-round pick and a 2028 first-round pick swap, Chris Haynes...
Impact With this deal, the Spurs have made it clear that they're in sell mode ahead of the deadline. White was a regular starter at shooting guard, where he averaged 14.4 points, 5.6 assists, 3.5 rebounds, 1.0 steals and 1.7 threes in 30.3 minutes per contest. He'll now join a Celtics roster where he'll likely come off the bench as the first reserve guard behind Jaylen Brown and Marcus Smart. From a basketball standpoint, it's a major upgrade for White, but his fantasy value will likely take a hit. For now, White should be considered very questionable to make his Celtics debut Friday night against Denver.
FEBRUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Versatile contributions White finished with 17 points (6-13 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four rebounds, three assists, one block and two steals in 32 minutes during Wednesday's 105-92 loss to the Cavaliers.
Impact Wednesday marked White's first game with multiple steals in more than a month. White is coming off a cold month of January, having averaged just 13.7 points per game on 40.3 percent shooting from the field. Additionally, on the season, White is connecting on a career-worst 31.2 percent of his threes. A rebound could be in store, however, with White shooting 44.1 percent from deep over his previous six games.
FEBRUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
All-Star Garland drops 27 in return, leads Cavs past Spurs
Darius Garland scored 27 points in his return from a back injury and Caris LeVert added 11 in his debut for Cleveland, leading the Cavaliers to a 105-92 win over the San Antonio Sp...FEBRUARY 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Herro, Heat dominate short-handed Spurs 112-95 to end skid
Tyler Herro scored 24 points, Bam Adebayo added 18 points and 11 rebounds and the Miami Heat dominated the short-handed San Antonio Spurs 112-95 to snap a three-game losing streakFEBRUARY 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Comes close to double-double White accumulated 16 points (6-10 FG, 4-7 3Pt), seven assists and three rebounds over 35 minutes during Tuesday's 124-120 loss to the Warriors.
Impact White re-entered the lineup after he sat out the Spurs' previous game Sunday against the Suns for rest purposes. He returned to deliver useful production on the offensive end, but the lack of defensive statistics has been part of a disturbing trend of late for the fifth-year guard. White has tallied only three blocks and two steals over his last eight appearances, after averaging 1.0 and 1.2 per game, respectively, in his first 38 outings of the season.
FEBRUARY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
San Antonio hosts Golden State after Curry's 40-point game
Golden State takes on the San Antonio Spurs after Stephen Curry scored 40 points in the Warriors' 122-108 victory against the Houston RocketsFEBRUARY 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
NBA-best Suns rally for 10th straight win, top Spurs 115-110
Devin Booker scored 28 points, Mikal Bridges added a season-high 26 and the Phoenix Suns overcame a 12-point deficit in the fourth quarter to win their 10th straight game, beating...JANUARY 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Resting Sunday White has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Phoenix due to rest purposes, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
Impact White's absence will leave the Spurs very shorthanded in the backcourt Sunday, as Dejounte Murray (knee) has also been ruled out. Tre Jones, Lonnie Walker and Devin Vassell should handle increased roles.
JANUARY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Derrick White on the Importance of Inclusivity in Sports and the Inspiration Behind his Bobblehead
JANUARY 28, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Low production in blowout win White produced five points (2-5 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds and six assists across 23 minutes during Tuesday's 134-104 victory over Houston.
Impact White had a great per-minute assist rate in the blowout win, but his scoring wasn't needed, as eight of his teammates scored in double figures. The performance marked White's first single-digit scoring outing since Dec. 26.
JANUARY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Harden's triple-double helps Nets top Murray, Spurs, 117-102
James Harden had 37 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds, spoiling Dejounte Murray’s ninth triple-double of the season as the Brooklyn Nets overpowered the San Antonio Spurs 117-102JANUARY 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Scores 14, returns to starting role White provided 14 points (5-12 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-4 FT) and seven assists across 30 minutes during Monday's 121-107 loss to Phoenix.
Impact White came off the bench for the first time all season in his previous contest, but that was due to the fact that he was coming off a five-game absence while in COVID protocols. The guard was back to his usual role in the starting unit Monday, and he produced a useful stat line that included a team-high seven assists. White's 5.5 dimes per game on the campaign is the best mark of his career, and he has complemented his work as a distributor with 14.6 points, 3.4 boards, 1.5 three-pointers and 1.2 steals per game.
JANUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Scores 19 in return from protocols White (COVID-19 protocols) ended Saturday's 101-94 victory over the Clippers with 19 points (7-11 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-4 FT), four rebounds, four assists, three blocks and one steal in 2...
Impact Making his return to action after missing five straight games due to COVID-19 protocols, White didn't miss a beat while coming off the bench, as he drilled three three-pointers and added some valuable defensive production in just 25 minutes. White's shot blocking, in particular, has been impressive of late, as he's recorded 10 blocks over his last six games -- a fantastic number for a guard. Look for White's workload to potentially move closer to the 30-to-35-minute range next week as he gets back up to speed conditioning-wise.
JANUARY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Derrick White 19 PTS, 4 REB, 4 AST, 3 BLK ' San Antonio Spurs vs. LA Clippers ' 1.16.22
JANUARY 16, 2022 • YOUTUBE
White, Murray fuel Spurs past Clippers, 101-94
Derrick White had 19 points in his return from a five-game absence, Dejounte Murray added 18 points and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Los Angeles Clippers 101-94 on Saturday night...JANUARY 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Available off bench White (COVID-19 protocols) is available off the bench for Saturday's game against the Clippers, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
Impact White will play his first game since Jan. 5. It's possible he'll be on a minutes limit, so he's a risky option in daily fantasy leagues.
JANUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable Saturday White (COVID-19 protocols) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Clippers.
Impact White has missed the last five games due to the league's health and safety protocols, but he'll now be listed as questionable ahead of a third straight contest. If he's able to return against the Clippers, he could face a minutes restriction.
JANUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Spurs face the Clippers on 5-game losing streak
San Antonio looks to end its five-game losing streak when the San Antonio Spurs' take on Los AngelesJANUARY 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Garland, Allen lead Cavaliers past struggling Spurs, 114-109
Darius Garland scored 28 points and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat San Antonio 114-109, extending the Spurs’ losing streak to fiveJANUARY 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Remains out Friday White (COVID-19 protocols) has been ruled out for Friday's contest against the Cavaliers, Jeff Garcia of KENS 5 San Antonio reports.
Impact White will miss his fifth straight game due to protocols. However, he's been listed as questionable ahead of his last two games, so he appears close to making his return. His next chance to suit up will come Saturday against the Clippers. In his absence, Lonnie Walker is expected to draw his fourth straight start.
JANUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable Friday White (COVID-19 protocols) is questionable for Friday's matchup against the Cavaliers, Ty Jager of Pounding the Rock reports.
Impact White has missed the past four games due to protocols. There was a chance he was going to be cleared before Wednesday's game, so it seems like he has a strong shot at playing Friday. He may have his minutes monitored in his first game back.
JANUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Spurs take on the Cavaliers on 4-game slide
San Antonio aims to stop its four-game slide when the San Antonio Spurs' take on ClevelandJANUARY 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
