What Celtics reportedly sought from teams in potential Derrick White trade

Derrick White became the focus of trade rumors ahead of and during the 2025 NBA Draft.Celtics vice president of basketball operations Mike Zarren wanted to make it clear that the team never came close to trading Derrick White during the 2025 NBA Draft on Thursday. However, they were apparently willing to tell teams what it would take to land the standout guard.

Boston told a rival team that it sought a “Mikal Bridges-type” offer for White in the leadup to the 2025 NBA Draft, The Stein Line‘s Jake Fischer reported Saturday.

In case you need a refresher, the Knicks gave up four unprotected first-round picks, a top-four protected first-round pick, an unprotected first-round pick, a second-round…