By Aayaan Sayadee,EssentiallySports

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The Boston Celtics are heading into a season of major change, and veteran guard Derrick White is right in the middle of it all. With Jayson Tatum expected to miss most of the year recovering from an Achilles injury, and key players like Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis now on other teams, the Celtics’ identity has shifted. Fans and analysts do not expect them to remain competitive in East, at least unless Jayson Tatum makes a miraculous recovery next campaign.

Ahead of training camp, Derrick White has been vocal about his personal goals and the team’s new direction. He recently emphasized the need for continuous improvement, even after a career-best season, specifically mentioning he wants to expand his ball-handling skills. His commitment to the Celtics is clear, but the business of the NBA waits for no one. Just as he prepares for a bigger responsibility in Boston, his name has surfaced in trade talks linked to a familiar coach and a team looking to contend now.

In a recent episode of his “White Noise” podcast, Derrick White opened up about what he anticipates from Celtics training camp- which starts on September 29th. He highlighted the unpredictable nature of coach Joe Mazzulla, which sets the tone for a period of experimentation. “Well, I mean, every training camp is different. You never really know what your coach is gonna brew up and knowing Joe, playing for Joe, you really don’t know,” White said.