The Houston Rockets’ mandate is clear: go all-in for a championship contender, regardless of the cost. This ambition, coupled with the latest Fred VanVleet injury, has led to a hypothetical but blockbuster trade scenario for the Boston Celtics star, Derrick White, which would secure the final piece of the Rockets’ win-now puzzle. But would the franchise sacrifice its long-term future for immediate contention? And is White truly a player worth an extreme sacrifice?

The Celtics aren’t just the reigning champions; they’re also tied to Houston through Udoka, who coached them to the 2022 Finals and still has deep ties to their system. Multiple reports suggest that if Houston is going to swing big in the wake of VanVleet’s injury, Boston’s loaded backcourt, Derrick White (and his $125.9 mill

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