Trade Summary: Timberwolves receive:

Derrick White

Xavier Tillman

Baylor Scheierman

Celtics receive:

Jaden McDaniels

Rob Dillingham

4 First-Round Picks

Why It’s Good: For the Timberwolves:

Derrick White brings elite defense, playmaking, and playoff experience—ideal alongside Anthony Edwards.

Tillman adds frontcourt depth; Scheierman offers shooting and versatility.

A strategic move to boost their championship window and push them to another level.

For the Celtics:

Jaden McDaniels provides top-tier wing defense to complement Tatum and Brown.

Dillingham introduces high-upside scoring potential.

4 First-Round Picks offer flexibility for future trades or rebuilding.

A forward-thinking approach to retooling the roster post-Holiday and Porziņģis.

Projected Starting Lineups Post-Trade: Timberwolves:

PG: Derrick White

SG: Anthony Edwards

SF: Donte DiVincenzo

PF: Julius Randle

C: Rudy Gobert

Celtics:

PG: Rob Dillingham

SG: Jaylen Brown

SF: Jaden McDaniels

PF: Jayson Tatum

C: Xavier Tillman