Derrick White (hip) upgraded to available Tuesday

One of the big reasons why you have Derrick White on your fantasy team is for the blocks, and he got you four of them today. White hasn’t exactly been what you would want from the scoring department this season, but its hard to complain about this performance. White is 32 years old, so the decline is relatively expected.

White enjoyed his best shooting performance from beyond the arc in some time, connecting on 4-of-6 attempts after shooting just 29 percent from three-point range through his first eight games. He would’ve notched his second consecutive 20-point effort, but he was able to sit out most of the second half with Boston leading by nearly 40 points. The Celtics close out a four-game week with a road matchup against the Bucks, who White torched for a season-high 24 points earlier this week.

White has gotten off to a slow start, as he began Wednesday averaging 11.1 points per game. With Jayson Tatum out, the Celtics guard had more room to attack offensively, and he took advantage. White shot 1-of-7 from beyond the arc, which hurt his overall field-goal percentage, but he finished with a season-high point total and a complete stat line. The “buy low” window may have closed with this performance.

White took a back seat offensively on Sunday, but he did a little bit of everything to help the Celtics end their week with a victory. After shooting a career-worst 39.4 percent from the field last season, White is up to 47.4 percent through six games. His category-league value hasn’t reached his ADP yet, but fantasy managers shouldn’t worry.

White is coming off his worst season in field-goal percentage, making just 39.4 percent of his attempts. However, he still provided top-50 fantasy value because of everything else he does to help the Celtics win. Fantasy managers should expect White to bounce back with his shooting while still offering reliable fantasy value across the board. His ceiling may be somewhat limited, but his fantasy floor is strong and reliable.

White got his Game 7 off to an excellent start, scoring 19 points in the first half. However, the 76ers, specifically VJ Edgecombe, did a much better job of defending him in the second half. White made some history, joining Kevin Durant (2018) and Robert Covington (2020) as the only players to record at least five three-pointers and three blocks in a Game 7, but it wasn’t enough to get the shorthanded Celtics over the finish line. Shooting was an issue for the Celtics’ guard throughout the season, but the ability to fill a stat line preserved his fantasy value. Managers should expect more of the same from White in 2026-27, hopefully with a more accurate jump shot.

On a day when starter Derrick White (6/6/3/1/2 with two three-pointers) attempted just five shots, Pritchard stepped up with one of the best outings of his postseason career. The 32 points, a playoff career-high for Pritchard, were two shy of the Celtics franchise record for most in a playoff game by a reserve, which Kevin McHale still holds. While he made too many starts to qualify for NBA Sixth Man of the Year honors, Pritchard remains one of the best reserve scorers in the league. And he reminded Philadelphia of that in Game 4. The Celtics will look to close out the series on Tuesday night.

With six players in double figures and stars Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum combining to score 51 points, the Celtics did not need much scoring from White. Shooting 2-of-7 from three, the veteran guard dished out six assists and committed just one turnover. White’s ability to fill the stat line is what made him so valuable to fantasy managers during the regular season, and it has made him an important piece in Boston since his acquisition during the 2021-22 campaign.

The Celtics have already ruled out four of their five starters for Sunday’s regular-season finale, as the outcome will not impact their playoff seeding. White’s absence should free up additional minutes for Ron Harper Jr. and Max Shulga. As for Queta, there will be more playing time available for Luka Garza, and Amari Williams could get rotation minutes as well.

White will play both games of the Celtics’ back-to-back, with the team still one win away from guaranteeing itself the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs. The Pelicans are shorthanded, so this may be a spot where the Celtics can give their available regulars a little more time on the bench.