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Celtics reportedly pick up Sam Hauser’s contract option

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2 years ago

June 29, 2024

Celtics reportedly pick up Sam Hauser’s contract option

The Celtics are bringing back their top bench shooter for the 2024-25 season — and, they hope, beyond.

Boston on Saturday exercised the $2.1 million team option in Sam Hauser’s contract, according to multiple reports. The Celtics also reportedly plan to begin negotiating an extension with Hauser in the coming weeks.

The Boston Globe was the first to report the team’s decision, the deadline for which was Saturday afternoon.

Hauser joined the Celtics as an undrafted rookie in 2021 and developed into a core member of Boston’s rotation. The 26-year-old Virginia product appeared in 79 games this season, setting career highs in nearly every statistical category (22.0 minutes, 9.0 points, 3.5 rebounds, 1.0 assists per game). His 42.4% 3-point shooting percentage ranked 11th in the NBA.

Consistency was an issue for Hauser during the Celtics’ playoff run, but he rebounded from a rough Eastern Conference finals to shoot 47.8% from three in the NBA Finals (11-for-23) and deliver a few unexpected defensive highlights against Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic.

By picking up Hauser’s option, the Celtics will return all five starters and their top three reserves (Al Horford, Payton Pritchard and Hauser) from their title-winning roster, though starting center Kristaps Porzingis is expected to miss at least the first month of the upcoming season after undergoing leg surgery this week.

Frontcourt backups Luke Kornet, Xavier Tillman and Oshae Brissett will be unrestricted free agents, and Neemias Queta has a team option.

The Celtics added two new pieces through this week’s NBA draft, selecting Creighton wing Baylor Scheierman in the first round (No. 30 overall) and Gonzaga forward Anton Watson in the second (No. 54).

“Everybody on our roster, we love having here,” president of basketball operations Brad Stevens said Thursday in his post-draft news conference. “We’ll continue to work on filling out our roster for the upcoming season, but there’s no doubt that we’ll really value continuity of that.”

As for whether Boston and Hauser will reach an extension agreement, Stevens declined to discuss the forward’s contract status on Thursday but said the Celtics “want Hauser to be here for a long time.”

If Hauser does not sign a long-term deal, he would become an unrestricted free agent next offseason. The same is true for starting guard Derrick White, who is eligible for a four-year extension worth up to $127 million.

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Boston Celtics Star Jayson Tatum Made History In Hornets Game

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7 hours ago

March 30, 2026

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Boston Celtics Star Jayson Tatum Made History In Hornets Game

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CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – NOVEMBER 01: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics reacts in the first quarter during their game against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center on November 01, 2024 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)

On Sunday night, the Boston Celtics played the Charlotte Hornets in North Carolina.

The Celtics won by a score of 114-99.

Boston Celtics Star Jayson Tatum Made History

GettyFOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS – MARCH 26: Jayson Tatum, player of Boston Celtics looks on prior to the international friendly match between Brazil and France at Gillette Stadium on March 26, 2026 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images)

Jayson Tatum finished the win with 32 points, five rebounds, eight assists and one block while shooting 12/23 from the field and 5/10 from three-point range in 31 minutes of playing time.

Tatum also made history during the game.

Celtics Stats wrote: “Jayson Tatum scored his 14,000th career point tonight at Charlotte, becoming the ninth player in franchise history to reach that mark.”

GettyBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – MARCH 06: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics looks on during the second quarter at TD Garden on March 06, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Tatum is now averaging 20.9 points, 9.1 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 1.1 steals per contest while shooting 39.9% from the field and 32.3% from three-point range in 11 games this season.

Celtics Stats added: “Jayson Tatum recorded a season-high 32 points tonight at Charlotte. It marked his 16th career game with at least 30 points without committing a turnover – the most in franchise history.”

GettyCHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – NOVEMBER 02: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics dunks against the Charlotte Hornets during the second half of the game at Spectrum Center on November 02, 2024 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

Celtics After Hornets Victory

GettyDETROIT, MICHIGAN – OCTOBER 26: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics looks on against the Detroit Pistons during the second quarter at Little Caesars Arena on October 26, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images)

With their win over the Hornets, the Celtics improved to 50-24 in 74 games, which has them as the second seed in the Eastern Conference.

They are in the middle of a three-game winning streak (and have won seven out of their last ten).

On the road, the Celtics have gone 24-13.

Following the Hornets, they will play their next game on Monday night when they visit the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena in Georgia.

GettyBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – MARCH 08: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics talks with head coach Joe Mazzulla during the second half against the Los Angeles Lakers at TD Garden on March 08, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Boston Celtics defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 111-101. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

With Tatum playing like himself, the Celtics will have a real chance to win their second title in three years.

They are coming off a year where they lost to Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks in the second round of the 2025 NBA playoffs.

Hornets After Boston Loss

GettyCHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – MARCH 26: (R-L) LaMelo Ball #1 talks with Moussa Diabate #14 of the Charlotte Hornets in the second half against the New York Knicks during their game at Spectrum Center on March 26, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)

The Hornets dropped to 39-36 in 75 games, which has them as the 10th seed in the Eastern Conference.

They are in the middle of a two-game losing skid (but have won seven out of ten).

Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years.

He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar

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!$+∇√$[+[!LIVESTREAMs!]+] Minnesota Wild vs Boston Bruins Live Free Streams On Tv Channel 2026-03-29

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March 29, 2026

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Minnesota Wild vs Boston Bruins

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+)WAY TO WATCH Ｆｒｅｅ Boston Legacy FC vs Utah Royals LIVE

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March 29, 2026

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Boston Legacy FC vs Utah Royals

Boston Legacy FC vs Utah Royals LIVE GAME: Boston Legacy FC vs Utah Royals look to seize control of thrilling Boston Legacy FC vs Utah Royals. Every team in the Boston Legacy FC vs Utah Royals has two wins apiece as we go into the final two game weeks. Boston Legacy FC vs Utah Royals will host Boston Legacy FC vs Utah Royals at Boston Legacy FC vs Utah Royals Park Stadium with the Boston Legacy FC vs Utah Royals a single point ahead of Boston Legacy FC vs Utah Royals in the standings and just one behind leaders Boston Legacy FC vs Utah Royals.

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