Hauser will start in Wednesday's game against the Clippers, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
With Jrue Holiday out with a shoulder injury Wednesday, the Celtics will turn to Hauser for his seventh start of the season. Over six contests with Boston's first unit in 2024-25, Hauser has averaged 10.2 points, 2.7 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.0 steals and 2.7 three-pointers in 25.4 minutes. Hence, the sharpshooter makes sense as a stopgap solution for treys and swipes for fantasy purposes against Los Angeles.
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Celtics' Sam Hauser: Notches 11 points in blowout
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Hauser recorded 11 points (4-7 FG, 3-6 3Pt), two rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal across 21 minutes during Monday's 125-85 win over Golden State.
This game was a blowout, allowing Hauser to see a few extra minutes. He reached double figures for just the second time in January in what has been a quiet month for the sharpshooter. He's averaging 5.9 points, 2.5 rebounds, 0.9 assists and 1.7 three-pointers on 38.2 percent shooting over his last 10 games.
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Celtics' Sam Hauser: Leader off bench in victory
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Hauser chipped in eight points (3-5 FG, 2-4 3Pt), one rebound and one assist over 17 minutes during Friday's 121-94 win over the Magic.
Hauser provided a nice spark off the Celtics bench in Friday's contest, leading all bench players in scoring while connecting on a pair of threes and finishing two points shy of the double-digit mark. Hauser has contributed eight or more points off the bench in 13 contests this season, doing so in two of his last five appearances.
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Celtics' Sam Hauser: Provides spark offensively in start
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Hauser contributed 15 points (5-11 FG, 5-11 3Pt), three rebounds and two assists across 27 minutes during Thursday's 118-115 win over Minnesota.
Hauser got the starting nod Thursday in place of the injured Jaylen Brown (shoulder), giving Boston a spark from deep while ending as one of three players with 15 or more points in a winning effort. Hauser tied a season high in threes made, a mark he also tallied Dec. 4 against Detroit. Hauser has started in five games this season, reaching double figures in scoring in three of those contests.
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Celtics' Sam Hauser: Back to bench
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Hauser will come off the bench Tuesday against Toronto, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.
This is an expected move with Jrue Holiday (shoulder) returning from a three-game absence. Hauser had a tough go as a fill-in starter and will look to find his form with a move back to his usual spot in the rotation.
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Celtics' Sam Hauser: Struggles continue as a starter
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Hauser produced nine points (3-6 FG, 3-6 3Pt), three assists and one steal across 20 minutes during Sunday's 123-114 loss to the Pacers.
In back-to-back games as a starter against the Pacers, Hauser struggled to prove his worth in 20 minutes on the floor in both games. Holiday is expected to return Tuesday, so Hauser may have played his last game as a starter for Boston for now.
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Celtics' Sam Hauser: Starting Friday
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Hauser is in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Pacers, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.
Hauser will make his third start of the regular season Friday due to the absences of Jrue Holiday (shoulder) and Kristaps Porzingis (ankle). Friday is a get-right opportunity for Hauser, who has failed to score in his past two outings and in three of his last four appearances.
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Celtics' Sam Hauser: iffy for Monday vs. Magic
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Hauser (back) is questionable for Monday's game against the Magic, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.
Hauser is in jeopardy of missing his third consecutive outing due to lower back spasms. If the 27-year-old is sidelined Monday, Jordan Walsh and Jaden Springer could see a slight uptick in playing time.
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Celtics' Sam Hauser: No-go Saturday
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Hauser (back) won't play in Saturday's game against the Bulls, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.
Hauser will miss a second straight game due to lower back spasms. The 26-year-old's absence should open up more opportunities for Jaden Springer and Jordan Walsh. Hauser's next chance to play will come Monday at Orlando.
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Celtics' Sam Hauser: Ruled out Thursday
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Hauser (back) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Bulls, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.
Hauser has been a mainstay on the injury report due to a right adductor strain and a lingering lower back injury. With the sharpshooter sidelined, Jordan Walsh and Drew Peterson could see increased roles. Hauser's next chance to play will come Saturday against Chicago.
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Celtics' Sam Hauser: Iffy for Thursday
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Hauser is questionable for Thursday's game against the Bulls with lower back spasms, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.
This is a new issue for Hauser after he previously overcame a minor thigh injury. If Hauser is unable to give it a go, the Celtics will likely use a committee approach to soak up his minutes.
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Celtics' Sam Hauser: Will play Sunday
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Hauser (thigh) is available for Sunday's game against the Wizards, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.
Hauser missed the win over the Pistons on Thursday due to a right adductor strain, and he should add depth to the bench in his return to action. However, his bench role certainly limits his upside in most formats.
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Celtics' Sam Hauser: Downgraded to doubtful
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Hauser (adductor) is considered doubtful for Thursday's game against Detroit.
Hauser was previously listed as questionable, but he's trending towards being unavailable after being unable to return to Saturday's loss to Memphis. Jayson Tatum (knee), Jaden Springer (illness) and Jordan Walsh (ribs) are all considered questionable for Thursday, which could compromise the back end of Boston's depth.
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Celtics' Sam Hauser: Drops season-high 20 points
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Hauser recorded 20 points (7-12 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three rebounds and one steal across 31 minutes during Wednesday's 130-120 win over the Pistons.
Hauser made the most of his opportunity, moving into the starting lineup after Jrue Holiday was ruled out due to an ongoing knee issue. Against the Pistons, Hauser took advantage of the inferior defense, dropping five triples en route to a season-high 20 points. He should continue to provide the Celtics with a reliable perimeter threat, albeit coming off the bench more often than not.
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Celtics' Sam Hauser: Good to go for Wednesday
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Hauser (personal) isn't listed on the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Pistons.
Hauser was a late scratch ahead of Monday's win over Miami due to personal reasons but should be back in action Wednesday. Across 15 November appearances, Hauser averaged 7.9 points, 3.5 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 0.9 steals in 22.7 minutes per game.
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Celtics' Sam Hauser: Late scratch Monday
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Hauser has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Heat due to personal reasons, John Karalis of BostonSportsJournal.com reports.
Hauser is a late addition to the injury report and joins a long list of unavailable players for the second half of a back-to-back set. Boston will have Derrick White (foot) and Jayson Tatum (knee) available, but Jaylen Brown (illness) remains questionable, while Jrue Holiday (knee), Kristaps Porzingis (knee/rest) and Al Horford (rest/toe) have all been ruled out already.
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Celtics' Sam Hauser: Productive in spot start
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Hauser notched 13 points (5-8 FG, 3-6 3Pt), five rebounds, two assists and three steals over 36 minutes before fouling out of Sunday's 115-111 loss to the Cavaliers.
Filling in with a spot start at shooting guard for the injured Derrick White (foot) in Boston's lineup, Hauser buried three triples and matched a season-best three swipes in Sunday's narrow loss.The 26-year-old sharpshooter can be a decent source of threes for fantasy managers when given the opportunity for extra playing time, which could be the case once more in Monday's clash with Miami if White or Jaylen Brown (illness) are unable to suit up. Hauser has started 14 regular-season games for the Celtics since 2023-24, averaging 12.4 points, 5.1 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 1.0 steals and 3.6 three-pointers in 32.5 minutes per game as a member of the first unit dating back to last season.
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Celtics' Sam Hauser: Season-high 14 points Saturday
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Hauser closed with 14 points (5-12 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 1-1 FT), one assist and one block across 25 minutes during Saturday's 126-123 overtime victory over the Raptors.
Hauser entered Saturday's game shooting just 32.8 percent from three on 6.1 3PA/G. While he didn't exactly light it up from beyond the arc, he managed to reach double-digit points for a second straight game. Hauser shot 42.4 percent from deep last season.
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Celtics' Sam Hauser: Listed probable for Monday
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Hauser (back) is probable for Monday's game against the Hawks, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.
Hauser will likely play in a fourth straight contest after a three-game absence due to the back issue. Over his last three appearances, Hauser has averaged 17.3 minutes per game, but he could be in line for a bigger workload Monday, as Jaylen Brown (hip) is slated to miss his second straight game.
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Celtics' Sam Hauser: Nabs another probable tag
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Hauser (back) is listed as probable for Saturday's game versus the Hornets, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.
Hauser continues to receive probable tags due to lower back injury management but has suited up in each of Boston's last two contests. If Hauser is upgraded to available yet again, Jaylen Brown's (hip) absence could open up increased playing time.
