Derrick White wants to remain with Celtics long term despite lack of extension

Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Derrick White emphasized he wants to stay in Boston a long time, even after he didn’t reach a contract extension before yesterday’s deadline. – 11:34 AM

Jay King @ByJayKing
Despite the lack of a contract extension before the deadline, Derrick White said he wants to be with the Celtics for a long time and that hasn’t changed. – 11:33 AM

Jay King @ByJayKing
NEW PODCAST:
• The lack of an extension for Derrick White
• End of the roster chatter
and
• A non-traditional season preview
Full episode here: patreon.com/posts/91583666… – 9:20 AM

Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
New: The #Celtics did not reach a contract extension with Derrick White by Monday’s late-night deadline. A closer look at the likely reasons why and what it may signal over the long term masslive.com/celtics/2023/1… – 10:13 AM

Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
NEW @CLNSMedia — Derrick White will pass the 12AM deadline with no extension.
It always seemed like there was no better than a toss-up chance a deal would get done, given that he’s 2 seasons from free agency.
That and opening night roster notes: clnsmedia.com/celtics-roster… – 11:52 PM

Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
One hour for a Derrick White extension to get done. Have to think they’ll kick it to the summer. I heard it was a toss-up whether something gets done or not. Extensions two years before free agency aren’t super common. White will be extension eligible again next summer. FA ‘25.. – 10:57 PM