ESPN predicts Celtics may trade Derrick White and Payton Pritchard
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 1:15 PM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026
ESPN suggests that the Boston Celtics could face significant roster changes ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season. The team, which improved its ranking from 13th to third in ESPN's three-year outlook, may part ways with Derrick White and Payton Pritchard. With Jayson Tatum remaining the only member from the 2024 championship team potentially left by the 2029-30 season, the Celtics' new ownership seeks to make impactful trades. Currently, Pritchard can become a free agent after the 2027-28 season, while White has a contract that runs through 2028-29. Boston's management is viewed positively, suggesting they are prepared for these transitions.
- •Celtics ranked third in ESPN's three-year NBA team outlook.
- •Jayson Tatum is projected to be the last member of the 2024 championship team.
- •Derrick White and Payton Pritchard may be traded before 2029-30.
- •Pritchard eligible for free agency after the 2027-28 season.
- •Boston has acquired valuable draft assets through the Jaylen Brown trade.
- 1:15 PMYahoo Sports — ESPN Predicts Celtics Will Part Ways with Derrick White, Payton Pritchard and More
"The bold prediction is part of ESPN's three-year outlook for all 30 NBA teams.
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