The Boston Celtics and Sam Hauser have agreed to a four-year, $45 million extension. Hauser will now be under contract through the 2028-29 season.
Hauser has become one of the NBA’s best three-point shooters. He shot 42.4% on 5.9 three-point attempts per game last season. The 6-foot-8 wing also set a career-high by grabbing 3.5 rebounds in 22 minutes per game.
Boston’s payroll will now be in the range of $225 million for next season with over $200 million in tax penalties. Overall, the Celtics have committed to over $964 million in contract extensions over the last year for Jaylen Brown, Jrue Holiday, Kristaps Porzingis, Jayson Tatum, Derrick White and now Hauser.
