NBA Writer Identifies Star Player Celtics Could Look To Shop This Offseason

NBA Writer Identifies Star Player Celtics Could Look To Shop This Offseason originally appeared on NESN . Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The Celtics still have a few more months before they need to make a significant roster decision, and Bleacher Report's Greg Swartz suggested that Boston should consider trading guard Derrick White this offseason.

"White will turn 32 this summer and is having a rough season shooting the ball (48. 7 percent on twos, 32. 7 percent on threes)," Swartz wrote on Wednesday.

"Payton Pritchard proved he can be a full-time starter, making a White trade more digestible for the Celtics. We already saw them move on from another veteran guard in Jrue Holiday last offseason. " The 6-foot-4 guard has spent five seasons with the Celtics, playing a pivotal role in making them the top team in the Eastern Conference.

However, White has just two more years left on his contract before he has the player option for the 2028-29 season. This means he could opt out after two seasons and become a free agent. The Celtics might still have White for two more seasons, but if they believe he has peaked and could fetch a nice return in a trade, there's a chance they might consider moving him this summer.