{"id":146830,"date":"2025-06-25T11:29:26","date_gmt":"2025-06-25T15:29:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/?p=146830"},"modified":"2025-06-25T11:29:26","modified_gmt":"2025-06-25T15:29:26","slug":"celtics-sam-hauser-robust-market","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2025\/06\/25\/celtics-sam-hauser-robust-market\/","title":{"rendered":"Boston\u2019s Reshuffle Isn\u2019t Over\u2014Next Move Already Heating Up"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>BOSTON<\/strong> \u2013 The <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/category\/celtics\/\" target=\"_self\">Boston Celtics<\/a> are reshaping their roster with unflinching decisiveness. After shipping out <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/h\/holidjr01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jrue Holiday<\/a> and <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/p\/porzikr01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kristaps Porzi\u0146\u0123is<\/a>, the franchise may not be finished. According to Sports Illustrated\u2019s Chris Mannix, <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/h\/hausesa01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sam Hauser<\/a> could be the next player on the move, with the 2024-25 champion said to have a &#8216;robust&#8217; market.<\/p>\n<h2>Boston\u2019s Reshuffle Isn\u2019t Over\u2014Next Move Already Heating Up<\/h2>\n<h3>Hauser\u2019s Name Heating Up on the Trade Market<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_146831\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-146831\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-146831\" src=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/06\/USATSI_26200987_168415934_lowres-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Sam Hauser\u2019s robust market means he could be the next Celtic on the move\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/06\/USATSI_26200987_168415934_lowres-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/06\/USATSI_26200987_168415934_lowres-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/06\/USATSI_26200987_168415934_lowres-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/06\/USATSI_26200987_168415934_lowres-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/06\/USATSI_26200987_168415934_lowres-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/06\/USATSI_26200987_168415934_lowres-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/06\/USATSI_26200987_168415934_lowres-1200x800.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-146831\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">May 16, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Boston Celtics forward Sam Hauser (30) reacts during the fourth quarter of game six in the second round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Hauser played a pivotal role in Boston\u2019s title run. He delivered elite three-point shooting and held his own defensively. Now, despite signing a four-year, $45 million contract extension set to begin next season, Hauser may be gone before it starts.<\/p>\n<p>Chris Mannix reported, \u201cThe market is robust right now for Sam Hauser, from what I\u2019ve heard. I mean, he\u2019s starting that four-year, $45 million deal.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Celtics Blow It Up and More Predraft Story Lines | The Bill Simmons Podcast\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1Qs_3zTCGjs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>His comments reflect growing interest across the league. Executives see value in Hauser\u2019s shooting and team-friendly contract. Sam Hauser\u2019s robust market may tempt Boston to cash in now while his value peaks.<\/p>\n<h3>Numbers Don\u2019t Lie: Hauser Delivers<\/h3>\n<p>Hauser\u2019s numbers bolster his case. He\u2019s a career 42.0% shooter from deep on nearly five attempts per game. His consistency made him a reliable part of Boston\u2019s offense. On defense, he\u2019s no liability either.<\/p>\n<p>During the 2022\u201323 season, the Celtics were 2.2 points better per 100 possessions with Hauser on the court. That number jumped to 2.8 last season. His on-court impact went beyond shooting, making him a coach\u2019s dream and a fan favorite.<\/p>\n<p>Still, in an offseason dominated by cost-cutting moves, Boston\u2019s front office might move Hauser to stay under the second tax apron.<\/p>\n<h3>Cap Management Fuels Trade Talks<\/h3>\n<p>Brad Stevens pulled off the Holiday and Porzi\u0146\u0123is trades with purpose. Together, they <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2025\/06\/24\/kristaps-porzingis-obvious-celtics-benefit\/\" target=\"_self\">saved Boston $180 million<\/a> in luxury tax payments. The team now sits $4 million below the second apron. If they trade Hauser, that figure will grow.<\/p>\n<p>The Celtics already have a potential replacement in <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/s\/scheiba01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Baylor Scheierman<\/a>, the rookie they drafted with the 30th pick in the 2024 draft. Mannix previously hinted at this strategy: \u201cI think the peeling off is going to be the Hausers,\u201d he <a  href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/episode\/5sl3m9QKKHPu0XKeLn2giw?si=jn4fcHVNQ66vQH9g34rMhA\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">said<\/a> in March. \u201cThe guys you have ready-made replacements for.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Scheierman struggled from deep in college last year, hitting just 31.7%, but shot <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/gleague\/players\/s\/scheiba01d.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">41.1%<\/a> on 10 attempts per game in the G League. His college career shows further promise: <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/gleague\/players\/s\/scheiba01d.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">39.0<\/a>% from long range on 5.6 attempts. In a recent game against Brooklyn, he exploded for 20 points while going 7-for-8 from the floor. That performance reminded fans why Boston drafted him.<\/p>\n<p>Sam Hauser\u2019s robust market gives the Celtics a rare opportunity: they can save money, bet on their rookie, and possibly gain a valuable asset in return.<\/p>\n<h3>The Right Fit on Any Team<\/h3>\n<p>With his accurate shooting, size, and smart positioning, Hauser fits almost any NBA roster. Drawing up a list of trade candidates for Hauser could very well include all other 29 teams.<\/p>\n<p>His appeal goes beyond stats. He\u2019s low maintenance, coachable, and productive. For contenders needing bench scoring or rebuilding teams wanting stability, Hauser checks every box.<\/p>\n<p>Boston\u2019s current trajectory hints at a temporary step back, likely influenced by <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/t\/tatumja01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jayson Tatum\u2019s<\/a> recovery timeline. That makes now a logical time to move Hauser.<\/p>\n<h3>Sam Hauser\u2019s Robust Market Means His Days on the Celtics Could Be Numbered<\/h3>\n<p>Boston faces tough choices as it retools under the financial constraints of the new CBA. Hauser\u2019s contract, while reasonable, becomes expendable when paired with a cheaper in-house replacement.<\/p>\n<p>If the Celtics believe in Scheierman\u2019s development and continue to value flexibility over loyalty, Hauser may soon wear another uniform. With every team watching, expect action soon.<\/p>\n<p><label>Credit: <\/label>\u00a9 Winslow Townson-Imagn Images<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>BOSTON \u2013 The Boston Celtics are reshaping their roster with unflinching decisiveness. After shipping out Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzi\u0146\u0123is, the franchise may not be finished. According to Sports Illustrated\u2019s Chris Mannix, Sam Hauser could be the next player on the move, with the 2024-25 champion said to have a &#8216;robust&#8217; market. 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