In what has been an eventful summer for the Boston Celtics , the team is not done making moves just yet. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the reigning champions and forward Sam Hauser have agreed to a four-year, $45 million contract. Boston Celtics forward Sam Hauser – one of the NBA’s most accurate three-point shooters — has agreed on a four-year, $45 million contract extension, his agent Jason Glushon of @GlushonSM tells ESPN.
pic.twitter.com/TCB0iGoeyd — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 21, 2024 However, this move will have drastic salary implications, per Wojnarowski.
Adding Hauser’s extension to the Celtics’ 2025-2026 payroll elevates it to a projected $225 million with an additional $210 million luxury tax penalty — highest in league and over the second-apron for a second consecutive year. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 21, 2024 Regardless, Hauser has proven that he deserves to stick with the Celtics for the foreseeable future. Last season, the Wisconsin native averaged 9 points and 3.
5 rebounds per game while shooting 42.4% from beyond the arc. In an April win against the Charlotte Hornets , Hauser scored 25 points while shooting 7-for-11 from the three-point line, despite only logging 24 minutes.
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