NBA Rumors: The player who could turn the Warriors into favorites for the ring

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 set 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 evaluate if the goal is to continue reducing costs without losing competitive value.

And if Boston decides to entertain offers, the most obvious destination arises 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 greatness from Stephen Curry.

A Perfect Partner for Stephen Curry in his Final Stretch

For Golden State, the appeal goes beyond numbers and salary: White represents just 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 arguably the guard with the best shot-blocking timing since Dwyane Wade. His ability to guard multiple positions, stop opponent creators, and protect the rim from the perimeter would fit perfectly in a defense that can no longer rely solely on Curry's energy or Draymond Green's emotional inconsistency.

But White's impact doesn't end with his defensive fierceness. At 31 years old, he comes off averaging 16.4 points, 4.8 assists, 4.5 rebounds, and 1.1 blocks per game, showcasing a perfect balance between off-ball play, secondary creation, and efficient production. For a team that has struggled to find organization in the backcourt alongside Curry, that combination is pure gold.

Beyond the technical fit, there is an impossible-to-ignore demographic factor. The Warriors are the second-oldest roster in the league, with Al Horford (39), Curry (37), Jimmy Butler (36), and Draymond Green (35) as pillars. In that context, White would be a breath of competitive youth, a piece capable of supporting both ends of the court without needing to dominate the spotlight.

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

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