Hauser (back) won't play in Thursday's game versus the Wizards, Gary Washburn of The Boston Globe reports.
Hauser has been downgraded from questionable to out Thursday while dealing with lower back pain. Jaden Springer and Jordan Walsh are candidates to receive increased playing time in his absence. Hauser's next chance to suit up will be Saturday's matchup with Detroit.
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Celtics' Sam Hauser: Tagged as questionable
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Hauser is questionable for Thursday's game versus Washington due to lower back pain, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.
Hauser delivered 10 points (4-10 FG) and five rebounds across 24 minutes of action in Tuesday's victory over the Knicks, but his status for Thursday's contest will need to be monitored. He joins the rehabbing Kristaps Porzingis (foot) as Boston's only injury designations at this time.
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Celtics' Sam Hauser: Cleared for Opening Night
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Hauser (rest) isn't listed on the injury report for Tuesday's game against the Knicks, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.
As expected, Hauser will be good to go for the regular-season opener after resting during the preseason finale. The sharpshooter was a key piece of Boston's bench last year, making 42.4 percent of his 5.9 three-point attempts per game.
Hauser isn't on the bench or in uniform for Tuesday's preseason game versus the Raptors, Zack Cox of the Boston Herald reports.
Hauser hasn't suffered any injury but will sit out Tuesday's contest for rest purposes. Hauser should be good to go for the Celtics' regular-season opener against the Knicks on Oct. 22.
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Celtics' Sam Hauser: Moves to bench
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Hauser will move to the second unit for Tuesday's preseason game against the Raptors, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
This is an expected move with most of Boston's regulars returning to the starting lineup following a rest day. Hauser is expected to be a key part of the second unit this season, providing elite three-point shooting.
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Celtics' Sam Hauser: Gets spot start Sunday
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Hauser will start Sunday's preseason game against the Raptors, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Hauser will enter the starting lineup due to Boston benching the majority of its key players. Hauser is coming off of a strong outing Saturday, where he posted 15 points (5-7 FG, 5-6 3Pt), four rebounds, two assists and a block in 13 minutes of action.
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Celtics' Sam Hauser: Lands five triples in win
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Hauser produced 15 points (5-7 FG, 5-6 3PT), four rebounds, two assists and one block in 13 minutes during Saturday's 139-89 preseason win over the 76ers.
Hauser did his damage in just 13 minutes, torching the undermanned 76ers from the perimeter. Despite his limited offerings, Hauser should once again be a viable streaming option for those in need of three-point production, even in 12-team leagues.
Hauser logged 15 points (6-7 FG, 3-3 3Pt) and eight rebounds in 16 minutes of Sunday's 130-104 preseason win over Denver.
Hauser always has the green light for Boston and is expected to be a key reserve for them this season due to his sharpshooting. In 79 regular-season contests in 2023-24, Hauser averaged 9.0 points, 3.5 rebounds, 2.5 triples and 0.5 steals across 22.0 minutes.
Celtics' Sam Hauser: Agrees to four-year extension
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Hauser and the Celtics agreed on a four-year, $45 million extension Sunday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Hauser shot 42.4 percent from three on 5.9 attempts per game last year and was a key offensive weapon off the bench during Boston's championship run. The sharpshooter was set to make $2.1 million in 2024-25 before the extension, so the new deal gives him a hefty pay raise and keeps him tied to Boston for the foreseeable future.
The Celtics will exercise Hauser's $2.1 million option for the 2024-25 season Saturday, Adam Himmelsbach of The Boston Globe reports.
Both parties are expected to have negotiations on an extension after the window to do so opens July 9, but for the time being, Hauser will at least be back with the Celtics for the 2024-25 season. The 26-year-old has seen his role grow with the club in each of the three years he has been on the team. He was a key rotational piece on this season's championship-winning squad, averaging 9.0 points, 3.5 rebounds, 2.5 triples and 0.5 steals across 22.0 minutes in 79 games.
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Celtics' Sam Hauser: Scores eight points in Game 5 win
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Hauser delivered eight points (3-7 FG, 2-6 3Pt), four rebounds, one assist and one steal across 17 minutes in Monday's 106-88 Game 5 win over the Mavericks.
While Hauser is known as a three-point sniper, he provided Boston with plenty of hard-nosed defense throughout its championship run. Dallas periodically hunted Hauser during the Finals, only to learn the reserve forward was up for the challenge. Hauser averaged 8.2 points, 3.0 boards and 2.2 triples over 15 minutes per contest in the Finals. This offseason, expect Boston to exercise its club option to retain Hauser. The Wisconsin product could again be a key contributor in the quest for Banner 19.
Celtics' Sam Hauser: Scores 14 points in Game 4 loss
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Hauser provided 14 points (5-7 FG, 4-6 3Pt) and four rebounds across 20 minutes during Friday's 122-84 loss to the Mavericks in Game 4 of the NBA Finals.
The fact that Hauser was among the Celtics' scoring leaders in a potential title-clinching game of the NBA Finals tells you all you need to know about Boston's offense in this loss. Boston was atrocious on offense and couldn't get things going throughout the contest, but Hauser at least provided a spark with his three-point shooting. Hauser is not expected to play a prominent role for Boston offensively in the rest of the series.
