DERRICK WHITE NEWS

Clippers say they wanted Kawhi Leonard on US basketball team for Paris Olympics

The Los Angeles Clippers had no problem with Kawhi Leonard playing for the U.S. in the Paris Olympics this summer and wanted him to remain on the team, general manager Lawrence Fra...

JULY 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

U.S. holds on to beat Australia 98-92 in tuneup for Paris Olympics

U.S. beat Australia 98-92 on Monday to improve to 2-0 in its five-game slate of exhibitions leading into the Paris Olympics

JULY 15

Derrick White's offseason plans changed in a hurry, but he's thrilled for Olympics opportunity - The Boston Globe “I’m supposed to be in Cabo right now, but it’s better to be here,” the Celtics guard said after changing his vacation plans and joining the...

JULY 15 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Derrick White embraces opportunity to help Team USA at Paris Olympics | NBA.com Celtics' defensive-minded guard Derrick White should fill a need for Team USA during the Paris Olympics.

JULY 14 • NBA.COM

LeBron James Excited About Derrick White's Addition to Team USA The Lakers star described what White brings to the table for Team USA.

JULY 12 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

LeBron James Excited About Derrick White's Addition to Team USA The Lakers star described what White brings to the table for Team USA.

JULY 12 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Why Derrick White, not Jaylen Brown, landed Team USA Olympic invite Team USA added a third Boston Celtic to their roster for the 2024 Summer Olympics. And it wasn’t the NBA Finals MVP. When Kawhi Leonard was...

JULY 12 • BOSTONHERALD.COM

Why Derrick White was named to USA Basketball roster over NBA Finals MVP Jaylen Brown To replace Kawhi Leonard, USA Basketball turned to Derrick White rather than teammate Jaylen Brown. Why? Grant Hill explained.

JULY 11 • USATODAY.COM

Paris 2024: Derrick White replaces Kawhi Leonard on Team USA basketball roster Boston Celtics guard Derrick White will replace Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard on the Team USA roster at the 2024 Summer Games,...

JULY 10 • THESTATE.COM

Derrick White to Replace Kawhi Leonard on Team USA for Paris Olympics, per Report White previously played for Team USA on the 2019 FIBA World Cup team.

JULY 10 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Kawhi Leonard off US Olympic team, Derrick White to replace him

USA Basketball and the Clippers opted to pull Kawhi Leonard off the US Olympic team after he dealt with a knee injury late last season.

JULY 10

Derrick White named to US Olympic basketball team as replacement for Kawhi Leonard

Derrick White named to US Olympic basketball team as replacement for Kawhi Leonard

JULY 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

To replace Kawhi on Team USA White will replace Kawhi Leonard on Team USA's roster ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics, Marc Spears of Andscape reports.

Impact With Leonard bowing out of the Olympics earlier Wednesday, Team USA was in need of a replacement and quickly settled on White, who was one of the better two-way guards in the NBA last season. The 30-year-old started all 73 of his appearances for Boston, posting 15.2 points, 5.2 assists, 4.2 rebounds, 1.0 steals and 1.2 blocks per game while shooting 39.6 percent from three on nearly seven attempts per game. While White does not have any previous Olympic experience, he was a member of Team USA's roster for the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup.

JULY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Derrick White replaces Kawhi Leonard on US Olympic men's basketball team

Derrick White has been named to the U.S. men’s basketball team for the Paris Olympics as a replacement for Kawhi Leonard

JULY 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

What Derrick White extension means for Celtics uncertain future The Celtics future is a bit murky beyond next season but Derrick White looks like a key piece of the puzzle.

JULY 2 • MASSLIVE.COM

Boston Celtics to Sign Derrick White to Four-Year Contract Extension, per Report White will remain with the reigning NBA champions for years to come.

JULY 1 • KANSASCITY.COM

Celtics, Derrick White agree to massive 4-year extension (report) After consistently showing off his value, Derrick White is staying with the Celtics for the foreseeable future.

JULY 1 • MASSLIVE.COM

Report: Celtics G Derrick White lands $126M extension The NBA champion Boston Celtics are signing guard Derrick White to a four-year extension worth $125.9 million, ESPN reported Monday.The deal...

JULY 1 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Derrick White Reportedly Agrees To Massive Extension With Celtics Derrick White reportedly agreed to a huge contract extension that will see him stay with the Celtics for at least four years.

JULY 1 • NESN.COM

Agrees to four-year extension White and the Celtics agreed to a four-year, $125.9 million extension Monday, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reports.

Impact Retaining White was the top priority for the Celtics coming into the offseason, and they acted quickly to get this done. Included in this deal is a player option for the final year of the deal. White was instrumental on both sides of the ball for Boston's championship run, averaging 15.2 points, 5.2 assists, 4.2 rebounds, 1.2 blocks, 1.0 steals and 2.7 three-pointers.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Stevens: Celtics won't make 'major changes' in offseason

Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Steves plans on running it back with the same championship-winning group next season.

JUNE 26

Champion Celtics enter draft, free agency with few needs Celtics president Brad Stevens faces a short turnaround from the NBA championship celebration to the first round of the draft on Wednesday n...

JUNE 25 • SACBEE.COM

Champion Celtics enter draft, free agency with few needs Celtics president Brad Stevens faces a short turnaround from the NBA championship celebration to the first round of the draft on Wednesday n...

JUNE 25 • SACBEE.COM

Celtics show strength in depth en route to winning NBA Finals

Paul Pierce says the Celtics have the best backcourt and player following their title win while Colin Cowherd compared their sacrifice to th...

JUNE 18

In the afterglow of victory, a reflective Derrick White drank it all in and counted his blessings - The Boston Globe The difference-making guard thanked his Celtics teammates and coaches for making him a better player and person.

JUNE 18 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM