76ers Start Jabari Walker as Celtics Restore Derrick White

Philadelphia and Boston made adjustments to their lineups for a preseason exhibition on Saturday, October 10, 2026, giving Jabari Walker a starting opportunity with the 76ers while restoring Derrick White to the Celtics lineup. According to reports from CBS Sports and Rotowire, the changes came as both teams prepared for the upcoming NBA regular season. CBS Sports reported that Philadelphia promoted Walker into its starting lineup after resting several projected starters.

The former second-round pick received an opportunity to demonstrate his capabilities as the 76ers evaluated players competing for places in the regular-season rotation. Walker is expected to serve as a frontcourt backup during the regular season. His inclusion in the starting lineup for the exhibition provided an opportunity for Philadelphia to assess its available options while several established players rested.

Boston also adjusted its lineup, with Rotowire reporting that White was included among the Celtics starters after previously being listed as resting. The guard was preparing to make his first preseason appearance as the team continued its preparations for the regular season.

The Celtics also had Jayson Tatum and Paul George available for the exhibition. According to Rotowire, both players had previously been listed with rest designations before becoming available for the matchup. Boston's regular-season opener is scheduled against Detroit on Tuesday, October 20. The preseason exhibition provided the Celtics with another opportunity to prepare their lineup ahead of that game, while Philadelphia continued evaluating its rotation options.