Overview

• White said it was tough to see Jrue Holiday, Kristaps Porzingis and Luke Kornet leave, but he called the turnover part of the business.
• He welcomed a larger role and described Boston as an underdog for the first time in his tenure, noting the team will look different without Tatum.
• White endorsed Neemias Queta for an expanded role, saying Joe Mazzulla has prepared him for this opportunity as Boston searches for a starting center.
• He added that multiple new additions, including Anfernee Simons, Chris Boucher, Luka Garza and rookie Hugo Gonzalez, are already in Boston preparing for camp.
• With Tatum expected to miss 2025–26 and veterans moved to ease tax pressure, outside voices have floated tanking, a path the team has not publicly embraced.