Derrick White Injury Status Update for March 29th, 2026
Derrick White of the Celtics has been ruled out and will not play today. Derrick was previously listed as Questionable before being officially ruled out.
This will be the 4th game Derrick has missed this season.
Derrick White Season Averages
Derrick's absence leaves a significant hole in the Celtics rotation. Across 70 games this season, he's averaging 17.1 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 5.5 assists per game while playing 34.3 minutes per night.
| MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | FGA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34.3 | 17.1 | 4.5 | 5.5 | 15.0 |
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 47-23. Without him, they've gone 2-1. The Celtics's net rating is 7.0 points worse per 100 possessions when Derrick plays, which is a substantial gap. Interestingly, the offense has actually been slightly more efficient without him (117.4 vs 119.5), though that can be a small-sample anomaly.
| With | Without | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Record | 47-23 | 2-1 | — |
| Off Rating | 119.5 | 117.4 | -2.1 |
| Def Rating | 111.3 | 116.2 | +4.9 |
| Net Rating | 8.1 | 1.1 | -7.0 |
| PPG | 114.0 | 116.3 | +2.3 |
Which Teammates Benefit Without Derrick White?
When Derrick sits, other Celtics players see increased opportunities. Based on this season's data, Payton Pritchard and Baylor Scheierman stand to benefit the most from his absence.
When Derrick has been out this season, Payton Pritchard has averaged 13.0 more points per game and 7.5 additional field goal attempts.
PPG: +13.0 | FGA: +7.5
When Derrick has been out this season, Baylor Scheierman has averaged 3.2 additional field goal attempts and 10.0 extra minutes.
FGA: +3.2 | MPG: +10.0
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:
Celtics @ Hornets - March 29, 2026 Boston Celtics: Jaylen Brown (Out) Nikola Vucevic (Out) Derrick White (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.