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.

According to Jeff Goodman, who was speaking via a recent episode of the "Bob Ryan and Jeff Goodman Podcast," Boston's best-case scenario for the upcoming campaign is to bottom out and chase a high draft pick while also retooling the roster and preparing for the 2026-27 season.