BOSTON — A key piece of the 2024 Celtics championship team has reportedly agreed to a massive contract extension that will keep him in Boston for the foreseeable future.
Guard Derrick White has agreed to a four-year, $125.9 million contract extension, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.
“The deal includes a player option. Huge offseason priority for the champs,” Wojnarowski wrote in a post on X.
Boston Celtics guard Derrick White has agreed on a four-year, $125.9 million contract extension, sources tell ESPN. The deal includes a player option. Huge offseason priority for the champs. pic.twitter.com/eAMo9yf7oe
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 1, 2024
White was instrumental on both sides of the ball during Boston’s run to banner 18.
The 29-year-old averaged 15.2 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 5.2 assists. He also shot nearly 40 percent from three-point range.
White had one year remaining on his deal.
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