The Celtics are rumored to trade Derrick White and the Magic could be the right fit.
Apr 28, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Derrick White returns the ball against the Philadelphia 76ers in the second half during game five of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden.
Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images | David Butler II-Imagn Images What does the future hold for the Boston Celtics? They sit at home right now watching their rivals, the New York Knicks, inch toward an NBA title. The Celtics were that team 24 months ago, but now, they are obsolete. Changes must be made... they know that, we know that, the players know that, and it shall happen in due time.
Jaylen Brown and Derrick White have been the two most notable names to be floated on the trade block for the Celtics. Today, we zero in on the latter of the two — Derrick White. He very well may get traded, and while the list of destinations runs deep, this scenario will focus on one of them: the Orlando Magic.
They may want to improve their offense, and with that being the case, the Magic may go for White in this mock trade to bolster. The Magic are committed to Paolo Banchero, as he is their No. 1 scoring option for the takeover. No trade; even a trade for White will change that. Franz Wagner is their No. 2 scoring option, at least for now.
The German forward hybrid pairs high-and-low with Banchero to fuel this upcoming offense. Around them both? Complementary options via Jalen Suggs, Desmond Bane, and Wendell Carter Jr., among others. The Magic can use another elite scorer, and outside of Banchero and Wagner, they lack one.
Foreshadowing this Magic offense, it is hard to see an upgrade for White. The Magic are equally as good as the Celtics offensively, at best. White in Orlando would serve a similar role to the one he holds in Boston. That role is a secondary one.
White could become the Magic's No. 2 scoring option, but that is much of what he was in 2025-26 when Jayson Tatum was out. While he will not lose any value, he will neither gain any. The move is quite lateral. As for Boston, losing White means more work for Tatum and Brown.
So long as the duo remains active in Boston, both players will have supreme usage rates that could each touch 30%. They will both be top-10 players inThe Magic are in a window to win right now. They have contracts shelled out, but as time goes on, they will have to shell out even more. The Magic may not have been an elite NBA team in 2025-26, but they could be a contender in short order.
For that reason, they may splash for White, much like they did with Desmond Bane. White is owed $32 million in 2026-27 and $34 million the year after. While that is hefty, it is actually not astronomical by NBA standards. Multiple elite scorers make in excess of $45 million AAV.
The deal is not awful, and the Magic shed two role players to cheapen the cost. The Celtics own two of the NBA's best scorers. Do they really need to keep another scorer in White? The team is better off shedding White in favor of more role players to fill the gap.
Black can join the team as a great defensive weapon while Carter adds a much-needed presence in the frontcourt. Al Horford is not the answer... Thomas Carelli is a sportswriter based on Northern New Jersey. He is a massive New York Jets and Mets fan, but that is not where is sports fandom stops.
He loves to watch and play golf, all things football, baseball, and much more. If he can watch it, he will. Thomas graduated from William Paterson University in 2018 with a Bachelor's Degree in Sport Management. He spent 4 years working at a local golf course, volunteered past PGA events, and spent some part-time experience with the New York Jets events team.
His passions for sport runs deep and his articles show for it.
Please follow us on Google to support us United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Michael Jordan, Derrick Rose, and More Pay Emotional Tribute to Bulls' Stacey KingThe Chicago Bulls community lost one of its most iconic voices this week. In a sudden and tragic development, Stacey King passed away at the age of 59 on Sunda
Read more »
Dana White brings legendary stuntman Travis Pastrana's dirt bike backflip to White HouseTravis Pastrana is set to backflip a dirt bike on the White House South Lawn during UFC Freedom 250 this Saturday, backed by Dana White and Trump.
Read more »
UFC CEO Dana White Settles Alex Pereira GOAT Debate Before UFC White House FightUFC CEO Dana White believes that a win for Alex Pereira on Sunday would leave no doubt about where he stands in the history of MMA.
Read more »
Trump's White House UFC Circus Sparks Security NightmareAmericans looking to watch a brawl on the White House lawn should expect extensive security measures.
Read more »