NBA Fans React to Celtics Trade Report on Saturday originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
The Boston Celtics have stayed firmly in the headlines this offseason, making major moves to duck the second apron. They started by sending guard Jrue Holiday to the Portland Trail Blazers and then moved Kristaps Porzingis to the Atlanta Hawks — both deals reshaping the supporting cast around Jayson Tatum (once he eventually returns from an achilles injury) and Jaylen Brown while adding future assets.
Despite those blockbuster moves, the Celtics continue to draw trade speculation involving other key pieces. Derrick White, who emerged as one of Boston’s most reliable two-way contributors during their title run, has surfaced in multiple rumors.
According to NBA insider Jake Fischer, the Celtics reportedly have demanded a “Mikal Bridges–type package” in return for Derrick White. Bridges was dealt from the Brooklyn Nets to the New York Knicks for five first round picks.
“Sources say Boston told at least one rival team that it would have insisted on a ‘Mikal Bridges-type’ package to part with Derrick White, league sources say,” he wrote. “The Celtics have certainly received no shortage of inbound trade calls on both White and Jaylen Brown in recent days, but nothing got serious on either front.”
The Boston Celtics reportedly insisted that they would need a Mikal Bridges–type package in return for Derrick White, per @JakeLFischer
“Sources say Boston told at least one rival team that it would have insisted on a ‘Mikal Bridges-type’ package to part with Derrick White,… pic.twitter.com/8fb26qqoUM
— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) June 28, 2025
Fans were quick to react to the report, questioning whether White truly commands that kind of return.
Some pointed to his age, with one fan posting, “A Mikal Bridges package for a guy who’s turning 31 in a week.”
“Celtics must be desperate if they’re settling for ‘Mikal Bridges’ tier players,” one fan wrote.
“I want whatever the Celtics are smoking,” another fan added.
“Empty the piggy bank for White?” another fan questioned.
“Good luck only brooklyn and NY do that,” another fan said.
“Imagine the Jaylen brown asking price,” another fan posted.
Related: Celtics Announce Trade After NBA Draft
Related: Fans Bracing for Jaylen Brown Trade After Celtics’ Posts
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 28, 2025, where it first appeared.