Boston Celtics Rookies Look Good, Derrick White Becomes Coach for a Day

Boston Celtics' summer league squad impresses as Derrick White briefly steps in as assistant coach and rookie Dillon Mitchell flashes elite defensive potential. Is Boston uncovering a hidden gem for their rotation or just taking care of business against unproven competition? John Karalis of Celtics On SI breaks down standout performances from Mitchell, John Tonje, Milos Uzon, and Chris Cenac while evaluating Hugo Gonzalez’s steady play and raising questions about Amari Williams’ development and confidence. Analysis spotlights summer league staples like defense, shot-making, and player energy, plus ongoing roster battles for two-way contracts. Can Craig Luschenat work his development magic and help Boston land another impactful rotation piece? Get all the latest insight on the Celtics' future contributors and what these summer showings might mean for the big club’s long-term plans. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Wayfair Patio season is here and these deals won’t last! Head to https://wayfair.com right now to get your outdoor space ready for way less.  Wayfair. Every style. Every home.    FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. From the opening whistle to the final kick, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel.Visithttps://FANDUEL.COMto get started now.   FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.