{"id":130396,"date":"2025-03-24T11:43:50","date_gmt":"2025-03-24T15:43:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/?p=130396"},"modified":"2025-03-24T11:43:50","modified_gmt":"2025-03-24T15:43:50","slug":"celtics-to-replace-sam-hauser-with-baylor-scheierman","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2025\/03\/24\/celtics-to-replace-sam-hauser-with-baylor-scheierman\/","title":{"rendered":"Celtics To Replace Sam Hauser With Baylor Scheierman"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Boston Celtics<\/a> sit atop NBA history with 18 championship banners. After retaining their core roster, they enter the 2024-25 season as clear favorites to repeat. Their roster continuity positions them to become the NBA\u2019s first back-to-back champions since the Golden State Warriors<\/a>. A recent franchise sale<\/a> added new stability off the court. Majority ownership shifted to Bill Chisholm, ending Wyc Grousbeck\u2019s tenure. This transition comes at a crucial time as the harsh realities of the 2023 CBA hit. Boston\u2019s top-heavy salary structure faces serious challenges.<\/p>\n

Celtics To Replace Sam Hauser With Baylor Scheierman<\/h2>\n

Jaylen Brown\u2019s<\/a> $303 million extension<\/a> signaled tough choices ahead. Jayson Tatum<\/a>, Jrue Holiday<\/a>, and Kristaps Porzingis<\/a> all carry $30 million-plus cap hits. Derrick White<\/a> isn\u2019t far behind. Simply put, Boston is expensive. Role players must produce while remaining affordable.<\/p>\n

Sam Hauser Emerged as the Ideal Role Player<\/h3>\n

Sam Hauser<\/a> became a crucial piece in Boston\u2019s title run. His shooting fits perfectly in the team\u2019s three-point-heavy offense. Hauser is a career 42.0% shooter from deep on 4.8 attempts per game.<\/p>\n

Defensively, he proved reliable. In 2022-23, the Celtics were 2.2<\/a> points better per 100 possessions with Hauser on the floor. That number improved to 2.8 in 2023-24. Hauser\u2019s growth turned him into a fan favorite and a coach\u2019s dream.<\/p>\n

Boston rewarded him with a four-year, $45 million extension<\/a> beginning in 2025-26. The deal was deserved based on production and value. However, under the new CBA\u2019s harsh apron penalties, even fair contracts cause problems.<\/p>\n

Chris Mannix Predicts Hauser\u2019s Departure<\/h3>\n

Chris Mannix of Sports Illustrated<\/em> recently addressed Hauser\u2019s future on The Bill Simmons Podcast<\/em>. Mannix believes Hauser is the odd man out as Boston trims payroll.<\/p>\n

\u201cI think the peeling off is going to be the Hausers,\u201d Mannix said<\/a>. \u201cThe guys you have ready-made replacements for.\u201d<\/p>\n

Mannix doubled down on his prediction. \u201cI think Sam Hauser is probably gone. The second he signed that contract\u2026 there\u2019s no way.\u201d<\/p>\n

Hauser\u2019s contract is now a luxury the Celtics cannot afford. Despite his contributions, financial realities force Boston\u2019s hand.<\/p>\n

Baylor Scheierman Is the Celtics Replacement For Hauser<\/h3>\n

Boston already drafted Hauser\u2019s replacement\u2014Baylor Scheierman<\/a>. Mannix revealed the team\u2019s surprising confidence in the rookie.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey drafted Baylor\u2026 They must have really believed in him,\u201d Mannix explained<\/a>. \u201cMaybe he can be the cheap alternative to Sam Hauser.\u201d<\/p>\n

Scheierman, a 24-year-old rookie, fits Boston\u2019s mold. The 6\u20196\u201d forward exploded<\/a> with 20 points on 7-for-8 shooting against Brooklyn. That performance put him on the radar of casual Celtics fans.<\/p>\n

Boston values players who shoot the three well. It\u2019s why they moved on from defensive specialist Jaden Springer<\/a>. Scheierman\u2019s early NBA numbers aren\u2019t stellar\u201431.1% from three on 2.0 attempts per game.<\/p>\n

However, his shooting history provides hope. In 14 G-League regular season games, he hit 41.1<\/a>% from deep on 10.1 attempts per game. His five-year college career shows similar consistency\u201439.0<\/a>% on 5.6 attempts per game.<\/p>\n

The shot is there. Boston believes he simply needs time to adjust.<\/p>\n

Financial Reality Makes the Switch Inevitable<\/h3>\n

The Celtics\u2019 championship window is wide open. However, staying competitive under the new CBA demands painful roster decisions. Hauser\u2019s extension clashes with financial survival.<\/p>\n

Scheierman offers the perfect alternative\u2014a cheap, skilled shooter who fits Boston\u2019s style. If his development continues, the swap becomes inevitable.<\/p>\n

Boston fans should prepare. Barring a miracle, Baylor Scheierman will soon replace Hauser. The Celtics plan to stay dominant\u2014and financially responsible\u2014by making smart moves like this one.<\/p>\n

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