Warriors reinforcement goal: Target the Celtics Sharpshooter, the team s salary increase may be forced to release people

On May 20, the famous NBA reporter Logan Murdoch broke the news on the show: The Golden State Warriors are closely following the trends of Celtic defender Derek White. The explosive performance of the all-around defender this season is triggering competition among many strong teams in the league.

According to financial data disclosed by The Lead, if the Celtics maintain their current roster, total spending will soar to an astonishing $513 million next season, of which luxury tax will account for the majority. Faced with such heavy financial pressure, the team's management may need to make difficult choices. Murdoch pointed out in his analysis: "The Warriors obviously smelled the opportunity. A 3D player like White who can organize and score perfectly meets their needs to strengthen the depth of the backcourt. "

White this season can be called a "record crusher ". He scored 265 three-pointers in the regular season, breaking the Celtics' single-season three-point record (245 points) maintained by Thomas Jr. What's even more rare is that the 29-year-old guard continued to explode in the playoffs, averaging 18.8 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 3.5 assists per game, with a three-point shooting percentage remaining above 40%.

From the technical characteristics, White's height of 1.93 meters and excellent defensive awareness can just make up for the height shortcomings of the Warriors' backcourt. He can not only serve as a substitute for Curry to relieve organizational pressure, but also form a defensive iron gate with Green. This "plug and play" feature is very attractive to the Warriors who are determined to return to the championship ranks.

The biggest suspense at the moment lies in the choice of the Celtics. Currently, Tatum's Achilles tendon is ruptured, and the team is likely to be unable to compete for the championship next season. If the Celtics management decides to reduce the financial burden, White's $17 million contract that is about to expire in 2025 may become the first bargaining chip to be placed on the negotiating table.