NBA Rumors: The player who could make the Warriors favorites for the title

The Boston Celtics have already taken the hardest step of the summer: parting ways with Kristaps Porziņģis and Jrue Holiday to escape the pressure of the second apron. However, the financial situation continues to dictate the course. Despite making that deep adjustment, Boston is still just $4 million above the first apron, raising a new question: if the organization wants more flexibility, could Derrick White be the next sacrifice?

With four years and $118 million remaining on his contract—an average of $29.5 million per year—the guard becomes a logical piece to assess if the goal is to continue reducing costs without losing competitive value.

And if Boston decides to entertain offers, the most obvious destination emerges from the other side of the country. According to Greg Swartz (Bleacher Report), White would be an ideal fit for the Golden State Warriors, a team that still clings to its title window while seeking to maximize the last seasons of Stephen Curry's greatness.

A Perfect Partner for Stephen Curry in his Final Stretch

For Golden State, the attraction is not limited to numbers or salary: White represents exactly what a veteran team needs, one that can no longer demand heroic defensive efforts from its superstar point guard.

White is not only one of the best versatile defenders in the league—twice selected to the All-Defensive Second Team and receiving votes for Defensive Player of the Year in the last two seasons—but he is also likely the guard with the best timing for shot-blocking since Dwyane Wade. His ability to guard multiple positions, stop rival creators, and protect the rim from the perimeter would fit like a glove in a defense that can no longer rely solely on Curry's energy or Draymond Green's emotional inconsistency.

But White's impact goes beyond his defensive prowess. At 31 years old, he averaged 16.4 points, 4.8 assists, 4.5 rebounds, and 1.1 blocks per game, demonstrating a perfect balance between off-ball play, secondary creation, and efficient production. For a team that has struggled to find order in the backcourt alongside Curry, that combination is pure gold.

Beyond the technical fit, there is a demographic factor that cannot be ignored. The Warriors are the second-oldest roster in the league, with Al Horford (39), Curry (37), Jimmy Butler (36), and Draymond Green (35) as cornerstones. In that context, White would bring a breath of competitive youth, a piece capable of holding up both ends of the court without needing to steal the spotlight.

His arrival would send a clear message: Golden State is not giving up yet. They still believe in Curry's generational talent. They still think there is time for another playoff run. In an NBA where championship windows often close mercilessly, adding an elite defensive guard with reliable production would be a bold move, perhaps the final significant step to give a real chance at the last dance of the Curry era.

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