Those decisions, coupled with some less-than-inspiring replacements, have many believing that Boston will struggle to remain competitive throughout the 2025-26 season. So much so that ESPN Bet has placed the Over/Under on Boston's record at 43.5 games, making them marginally better than a .500 team.

Since joining the Boston Celtics, Derrick White has developed into one of the most reliable guards in the NBA — on both sides of the ball. Not only has White proven himself to be among the best two-way guards in the NBA, but he's also emerged as a vital piece of Joe Mazzulla's rotation.