Derrick White Could Join Team USA; Celtics Extension A Priority

[RealGM Wiretap]

Speaking on NBA Countdown before Game 4, ESPN insider Adrian Wojnarowski dropped a couple of news items. Both pieces of information concerned Boston Celtics guard Derrick White.

Wojnarowski said White is under serious consideration to join Team USA for this summer's Paris Olympics. If Kawhi Leonard of the LA Clippers can't get his knee to a place where he can play, White is considered the top choice to replace him. Leonard was injured leading up to the NBA playoffs, and missed time during the Clippers first-round playoff series.

If named to the team, White would join Celtics teammates Jayson Tatum and Jrue Holiday.

The other item Wojnarowski passed along is that White and the Celtics are both making signing an extension a huge priority this summer. White is eligible to sign a four-year extension worth $129 million this offseason. If no agreement is reached before June 30, 2025, then White would be an unrestricted free agent in 2025.

Via Adrian Wojnarowski/ESPN

[njknicks]

With the new CBA - how & if they extend Derrick will be interesting.

Perfect plug & play guard for any team - elite defensively and solid on offense.

Not sure how Celtics can keep their starting 5 in tact without severe tax / trade / draft implications.

[haste10176]

With the new CBA - how & if they extend Derrick will be interesting.

Perfect plug & play guard for any team - elite defensively and solid on offense.

Not sure how Celtics can keep their starting 5 in tact without severe tax / trade / draft implications.

They will be in the second apron but they can keep everyone.. The question is will horford age out can KP then stay healthy

[ontnut]

With the new CBA - how & if they extend Derrick will be interesting.

Perfect plug & play guard for any team - elite defensively and solid on offense.

Not sure how Celtics can keep their starting 5 in tact without severe tax / trade / draft implications.

I can't imagine them letting him walk esp if/when they win the chip.
They will likely bring the core back and dump some guys around the margins to help mitigate tax. If they don't repeat, then I expect them to move on from Horford, and one or more of White/Porzingis/Jrue.