Derrick White Injury Status Update for April 20th, 2026
The Celtics got some good news today — Derrick White has been cleared and is officially available to play. Derrick had previously been listed as Out, so his return to the lineup is a welcome development for the Celtics.
Derrick White Season Averages
The Celtics get back a player who has been producing at a high level this season. In 78 games, Derrick is averaging 16.4 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 5.4 assists in 34.1 minutes per game.
| MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | FGA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34.1 | 16.4 | 4.4 | 5.4 | 14.3 |
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 52-25. Without him, they've gone 4-1. The Celtics's net rating is 3.6 points worse per 100 possessions when Derrick plays, which is a substantial gap. Interestingly, the offense has actually been slightly more efficient without him (117.0 vs 120.2), though that can be a small-sample anomaly.
| With | Without | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Record | 52-25 | 4-1 | — |
| Off Rating | 120.2 | 117.0 | -3.2 |
| Def Rating | 111.7 | 112.1 | +0.4 |
| Net Rating | 8.5 | 4.9 | -3.6 |
| PPG | 114.8 | 115.2 | +0.4 |
Teammate Usage Shift With Derrick White Back
With Derrick back in the lineup, some teammates will see their usage decrease. Players like Payton Pritchard and Jayson Tatum are likely to see reduced touches and shot attempts as the offense flows through Derrick again.
PPG: -12.8 | FGA: -6.9
PPG: -10.9 | FGA: -5.7 | APG: -2.9
Derrick White Betting Trends
With Derrick returning to the lineup, bettors should be aware of how the Celtics have performed with him on the floor this season. Here are the key trends:
💰 Betting Trends (with White) Celtics UNDER: 49-29 (+17.1u, 225.2 / -110 avg. line) Jaylen Brown REB OVER: 42-26 (+13.6u, 6.2 / -109 avg. line)
Derrick is expected to resume his normal role in the lineup tonight. Stay tuned for more injury updates and lineup news for the Celtics and the rest of the league.