Derrick White Injury Status Update for April 11th, 2026
Derrick White of the Celtics has been ruled out and will not play today. Derrick was previously listed as Available before being officially ruled out.
This will be the 5th game Derrick has missed this season.
Derrick White Season Averages
Derrick's absence leaves a significant hole in the Celtics rotation. Across 77 games this season, he's averaging 16.4 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 5.4 assists per game while playing 34.1 minutes per night.
| MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | FGA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34.1 | 16.4 | 4.4 | 5.4 | 14.4 |
Celtics Performance With & Without Derrick White
The numbers tell a clear story about Derrick's value to the Celtics. With Derrick in the lineup this season, the team is 51-25. Without him, they've gone 3-1. The Celtics's net rating is 3.3 points worse per 100 possessions when Derrick plays, which is a substantial gap.
| With | Without | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Record | 51-25 | 3-1 | — |
| Off Rating | 120.0 | 119.4 | -0.6 |
| Def Rating | 111.7 | 114.4 | +2.7 |
| Net Rating | 8.3 | 5.0 | -3.3 |
| PPG | 114.5 | 115.8 | +1.3 |
Which Teammates Benefit Without Derrick White?
When Derrick sits, other Celtics players see increased opportunities. Based on this season's data, Payton Pritchard and Jayson Tatum stand to benefit the most from his absence.
When Derrick has been out this season, Payton Pritchard has averaged 12.7 more points per game and 6.8 additional field goal attempts.
PPG: +12.7 | FGA: +6.8
When Derrick has been out this season, Jayson Tatum has averaged 10.9 more points per game, 5.4 additional field goal attempts and 2.9 more assists.
PPG: +10.9 | FGA: +5.4 | APG: +2.9
Full Injury Report — Derrick White's Game
Here's the complete injury report for tonight's game. Both teams have key players dealing with various ailments heading into this one:
Magic @ Celtics - April 12, 2026 Boston Celtics: Sam Hauser (Doubtful) Payton Pritchard (Doubtful) Jayson Tatum (Out) Derrick White (Out) Neemias Queta (Out) Nikola Vucevic (Doubtful) Jaylen Brown (Out)
We'll continue to monitor Derrick's status and provide updates as they become available. Check back for the latest injury news and lineup updates for the Celtics.