Coach Mazzulla in HEATED ALTERCATION with White: “I Want Him OUT” | Boston Celtics News
In a scene straight out of a Hollywood locker room drama, tensions erupted behind closed doors as Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla reportedly got into a blazing-hot confrontation with starting guard Derrick White—and insiders say it got ugly fast.
Sources inside the Celtics’ camp claim that a practice session turned volatile, with Mazzulla allegedly yelling “I want him OUT!” after a disagreement over game strategy. Eyewitnesses say teammates froze as the room fell silent—no one expected this level of fireworks between two of the most composed figures on the team.
“He was red-faced, pacing, furious,” a source revealed. “Derrick tried to keep it cool, but the tension was undeniable. This wasn’t just a disagreement—it was personal.”
Rumors are swirling that the incident could shake up the Celtics’ starting lineup ahead of the playoffs. With fans and analysts now speculating about a possible trade or benching, one thing’s for sure—the Celtics’ locker room just became the NBA’s hottest pressure cooker.