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Sam Hauser wants to repay Boston’s faith after contract extension

Sam Hauser wants to help the Celtics win another NBA championship next season.

Brad Stevens signed Sam Hauser in 2021 after the sharpshooter had gone undrafted despite a strong season for Virginia. Hauser was originally signed on a two-way deal but quickly earned himself a full-scale contract with the Boston Celtics and has quickly established himself as an important part of the team’s rotation.

Hauser averaged 9 points and 3.5 rebounds per game last season, as he helped the Celtics secure the 18th championship in franchise history. As such, it makes sense that Stevens signed the sharpshooter to a four-year $45 million contract extension earlier this summer, all of which is fully guaranteed. When speaking at a recent meet-and-greet at Dynasty Sports in Peabody, Hauser showed gratitude for the opportunities the Celtics have provided him.

“It’s really cool,” Hauser said. “I just played for the love of the game, and this is sometimes just the benefit of that. Pretty special that they gave me an opportunity early on when nobody else did, and I just tried to run with it. They believed in me, and I’m just glad I could be here and be with this team and have another chance to win it all.”

Joe Mazzulla’s roster is built around perimeter play. Hauser’s movement shooting makes the second unit a dangerous prospect for NBA defenses. He has also proven himself to be an above-average defender, which fits with the team’s identity as a stringent defensive unit.

Boston will enter the new NBA season with the goal of securing back-to-back championships. Having Hauser locked down for the long-term will allow him to play without pressure and make an impact when required. The undrafted shooter is now an NBA champion, and could repay the Celtics by helping them to another banner next year.

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Celtics receive votes for NBA’s best offseason

The Boston Celtics received votes for having the best offseason in the NBA.

Following the Boston Celtics 18th championship in franchise history, Brad Stevens has focused on roster continuity. Within the last 12 months, he has extended every member of the core rotation outside of Al Horford. During the opening weeks of the 2024 offseason, Stevens has tied down Derrick White, Jayson Tatum and Sam Hauser to long-term deals.

As such, Boston’s summer has been spent ensuring the championship-winning team will be around for multiple years, thus ensuring their window of contention remains open for the foreseeable future. Of course, other teams around the NBA have been doing their best to catch up.

In a recent article by ESPN’s Tim Bontemps, multiple scouts and executives from around the NBA voted on which team has enjoyed the best offseason thus far. The Celtics received two votes, placing them fourth in the overall voting process.

Boston’s commitment to roster continuity and keeping their core together for the long term has clearly gained some appreciation from scouts and executives around the NBA. After all, Joe Mazzulla’s team dominated the league last season, and steamrollered their way to the a championship.

With the entire core locked down for the foreseeable future, the pressure is now on for the Celtics to continue challenging for championships, thus avoiding another 16-year drought.

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Is team chemistry the Boston Celtics secret weapon?

Is the Boston Celtics elite team chemistry their secret weapon heading into next season?

Over the last 12 months, Brad Stevens has prioritized securing the long-term future of the Boston Celtics core rotation. He has extended Jaylen Brown, Derrick White, Jayson Tatum, Jrue Holiday, Kristaps Porzingis, Sam Hauser and Payton Pritchard. A significant portion of those deals occurred during the opening weeks of the offseason.

The Celtics are clearly betting on their team chemistry and roster continuity as they seek back-to-back NBA championships. Boston was the most dominant team in the NBA last season and ended the playoffs, having held their opponents to under 100 points in 11 of their 19 outings.

During a recent appearance on “The Celtics Beat” podcast, Adam Himmelsbach of the “Boston Globe” joined the show to discuss the Celtics elite chemistry and whether that can help them secure another championship next season. The Celtics had consistently spoken of their close-knit locker room throughout their championship season.

You can watch the full discussion by clicking on the embedded video above.

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Which Celtics will be under the most pressure next season?

Which member of the Boston Celtics roster will be under the most pressure heading into the new NBA season.

The Boston Celtics will enter the 2024-25 NBA season as champions. They will undoubtedly be hoping to retain their championship and make it back-to-back titles. However, multiple teams around them have improved their rosters this summer, with the Philadelphia 76ers and New York Knicks both looking like genuine threats in the Eastern Conference.

As such, the Celtics will be banking on continued internal development from their roster. The majority of Joe Mazzulla’s rotation is young enough to continue taking steps forward in their development, including Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, who are both still a year or two away from their prime.

During a recent episode of the “First to the Floor” podcast, the hosts discussed which members of Boston’s rotation could find themselves under increased pressure heading into next season. There’s a case to be made for everyone on the roster, from the aging Al Horford to the recently extended Sam Hauser.

You can watch the full episode by clicking on the embedded video above.

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Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla drew inspiration from orca whales on National Geographic

Sam Hauser has revealed one of the stranger tactics the Boston Celtics head coach used during the 2023-24 season.

Joe Mazzulla is known to use peculiar tactics to get his message across and motivate his Boston Celtics team. The sophomore head coach helped end a 16-year championship drought this past season, leading his team to an 18th championship banner and proving his credentials as a top-level coach in the NBA.

During a recent appearance on the “Green Light with Chris Long,” Sam Hauser was asked about some of the stranger tactics Mazzulla has used throughout his time with the team. Hauser recalled a video session where Mazzulla illustrated his thoughts on teamwork by showing Orca whales hunting a seal that had been isolated on some ice in the middle of the Ocean.

Whatever mind games and tactics Mazzulla is using, they are clearly working. He got a team full of All-Star caliber players to buy into his methods and accept individual sacrifice, so the team as a whole could thrive.

You can watch the full episode by clicking on the embedded link above.

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Was extending Sam Hauser the right call by the Celtics?

The Boston Celtics have signed Sam Hauser to a four-year $45 million contract extension, but was it the right call?

On Sunday, July 21, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported that the Boston Celtics had reached an agreement with Sam Hauser on a four-year $45 million contract extension. The deal will begin in the 25-26 NBA season, as the sharpshooting forward still has one year left on his current deal, worth $2.1 million.

Hauser’s extension will push the Celtics further over the second apron. As such, there will be significant costs associated with his new contract due to repeater tax and luxury tax penalities. Nevertheless, the Celtics have secured one of the best sharpshooting role players in the league for the foreseeable future.

During a recent episode of “Celtics All Access on CLNS,” beat reporter Bobby Manning broke down the decision to extend Hauser while providing instant analysis of the deal and his thoughts on whether Brad Stevens made the right decision.

Hauser played 79 games last season, averaging 9 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1 assist per night while shooting 42.4% from 3-point range. He also shot 38% from deep during the postseason.

You can hear Manning’s full thoughts by clicking on the embedded video above.

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Sam Hauser agrees to four-year extension to remain with Celtics

Sam Hauser is reportedly signing a four-year contract extension with the Boston Celtics. Here’s the latest.

The Boston Celtics have agreed to a contract extension with forward Sam Hauser according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The deal is worth four-year, $45 million, and keeps Hauser in Celtic green through the 2028-29 season.

Hauser is one of Boston’s most important bench players. He shot 42% on 3-pointers last year, one of the highest marks in the league. He’s also a reliable passer and a sturdy defender. The 26-year-old went undrafted in 2021, but signed with the Celtics on a two-way contract, spending considerable time with the club’s G League affiliate, the Maine Celtics. In 2022, Hauser earned enough burn at the NBA level to ink a three-year, $6 million deal, and has continued to improve since. This latest extension is great value for both parties, however adding more salary to the books does increase Boston’s future tax bills and penalties further.

Hauser joins Jayson Tatum and Derrick White in signing extensions with the Celtics this summer. Boston will enter next season as the favorites to win the 2025 NBA title.

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Will the Celtics sign Sam Hauser to a contract extension?

Sam Hauser is eligible to sign a contract extension with the Boston Celtics.

The Boston Celtics have picked up Sam Hauser’s $2.1 million team option on Sam Hauser. The two teams are now eligible to discuss a contract extension to keep him with the franchise beyond the upcoming season. Hauser is a success story of the Brad Stevens era, having joined as an undrafted free agent before working his way into the rotation and ultimately helping the team win a championship in 2024.

However, the Celtics must be cognizant of the tax implications a potential extension for Hauser would bring. Due to their position as a second-apron team, and the fact they are on course to be a repeat tax offender, Hauser’s contract could run into the tens of millions in penalities.

During a recent episode of “Still Poddable,” Jay King, Sam Packard and Brian Robb discuss the likelihood of the veteran sharpshooter re-signing with Boston and sticking around as a core part of their rotation for years to come.

You can watch the full episode by clicking on the embedded video above.

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Boston Celtics receive an A grade for their offseason work so far

The Boston Celtics have favoured continuity during the opening weeks of the off-season, signing multiple players to new contracts.

The Boston Celtics entered the offseason as NBA champions. As a second apron luxury tax team, their ability to make moves was significantly limited. As such, Brad Stevens focused on securing the long-term future of the roster’s core rotation, inking Derrick White and Jayson Tatum to long-term extensions while bringing back Neemias Queta and Luke Kornet.

Sam Hauser is expected to sign a contract extension with the franchise in the near future. As such, the majority of Boston’s roster spots are accounted for, leaving little work to be done in rounding out the gaps toward the backend of the bench.

In a recent episode of ESPN’s “Get Up,” cap expert Bobby Marks discussed why he would give the Celtics an A grade for their work this summer, noting how Stevens has favored continuity rather than trying to build on something that was already incredibly successful.

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Will Sam Hauser and the Boston Celtics sign a contract extension?

Will the two sides find common ground while such a move is possible for both sides?

Backup forward Sam Hauser and the Boston Celtics are in talks on a potential contract extension for the Virginia alum, with hopes of getting a deal done before the final year of his current contract begins next season. Will the two sides find common ground while such a move is possible for both sides?

Speaking at the NBA’s 2024 Las Vegas Summer League, CLNS Media reporter Bobby Manning and HoopsHype senior reporter Michael Scotto discuss how much it could end up costing the Celtics to keep him. The pair also get into how likely an extension getting done between the two parties may be.

Take a look at the clip embedded below to hear what they had to say.

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