Hauser closed Saturday's 109-100 loss to the 76ers in Game 7 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs with 11 points (4-7 FG, 3-6 3Pt), three rebounds and one assist over 30 minutes.
The Celtics inexplicably brought Neemias Queta and Hauser off the bench in favor of Ron Harper and Luka Garza, but the experiment did not last long with Harper and Garza combining for 13 total minutes. Hauser closed the 2025-26 regular season with 78 appearances and averages of 9.2 points, 3.8 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 2.5 three-pointers in 24.8 minutes per contest.
Hauser won't start Saturday's Game 7 of the Eastern Conference first-round series against the 76ers, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.
The Celtics will shake up their starting five in this do-or-die matchup, with Neemias Queta and Hauser both heading to the bench. The sharpshooter has scored six or fewer points in four of the last five games, shooting 34.6 percent from deep during that span.
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Celtics' Sam Hauser: Logs 22 minutes in win
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Hauser notched six points (2-8 FG, 2-6 3Pt), four rebounds and one assist across 22 minutes during Sunday's 128-96 win over the 76ers in Game 4 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Hauser continues to play a relatively modest role in this series. Through four games, he's shooting 38.5 percent from the field with averages of 7.5 points, 4.5 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 23.3 minutes per contest.
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Celtics' Sam Hauser: Cleared for playoffs
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Hauser (back) is not on the Celtics' injury report for Game 1 against the 76ers on Sunday.
Hauser managed a lingering back injury during the regular season and was sidelined for the Celtics' regular-season finale against the Magic on April 12, but the fifth-year sharpshooter will be available for Game 1 on Sunday. Hauser finished the 2025-26 regular season averaging 9.2 points, 3.8 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 2.5 threes over 24.8 minutes per game, starting 49 of 78 games.
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Celtics' Sam Hauser: Won't play vs. Orlando
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Hauser (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Magic, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.
As expected, Hauser will join several other Celtics players on the sidelines for Sunday's regular-season finale, but he should be available for the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs. He'll end the 2025-26 regular season averaging 9.2 points, 3.8 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 2.5 threes over 24.8 minutes per game across 78 outings (49 starts). Hauser connected on 39.3 percent of his three-point attempts, which is the first time in his five-year NBA career that he did not shoot above the 40.0 percent mark. Boston will lean more heavily on Dalano Banton, Max Shulga, Jordan Walsh, Baylor Scheierman and Ron Harper against Orlando.
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Celtics' Sam Hauser: Doubtful for Sunday
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Hauser (back) is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Magic, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.
With the Celtics set to rest a lot of their regular rotation guys for Sunday's regular-season finale, there will be plenty of minutes and shots available for Baylor Scheierman, Hugo Gonzalez and Jordan Walsh. Check back for official confirmation on Hauser's status closer to Sunday's tipoff.
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Celtics' Sam Hauser: Stays hot in easy win
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Hauser posted 24 points (8-13 FG, 8-12 3Pt), six rebounds and four assists in 28 minutes during Friday's 144-118 victory over New Orleans.
Hauser stepped up in the absence of Jayson Tatum (Achilles), scoring a team-high 24 points. The sharpshooter is scorching the nets from deep ahead of the postseason, shooting 52.6 percent from deep in his last six games while averaging 13.2 points, 4.0 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 3.3 three-pointers per contest.
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Celtics' Sam Hauser: Available Friday
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Hauser (back) has been cleared to play in Friday's game against the Pelicans, per Jay King of The Athletic.
As expected, Hauser will push through his probable tag and suit up for the second leg of a back-to-back set despite lingering low-back spasms. With Jayson Tatum getting the night off to rest, Hauser could be in line for a slight uptick in usage and shot attempts.
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Celtics' Sam Hauser: Probable for Friday
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Hauser (back) is probable for Friday's game against the Pelicans, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.
With Jayson Tatum resting and Jaylen Brown (Achilles) considered questionable, Hauser could see a bump in touches against the Pelicans, making him worth a stream for managers in need of three-pointers. He's appeared in 27 straight games, averaging 9.0 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 26.0 minutes during that stretch.
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Celtics' Sam Hauser: Will play Thursday
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Hauser (back) is available for Thursday's game against the Knicks, Zack Cox of the Boston Herald reports.
Hauser has appeared in 26 straight games (25 starts), and he could see increased usage Thursday due to Jaylen Brown (Achilles) being out. Derrick White (knee) and Neemias Queta (toe) are also questionable. Hauser is a candidate to rest Friday against the Pelicans, especially if he sees a major workload against New York.
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Celtics' Sam Hauser: Questionable to play Wednesday
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Hauser is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Knicks due to low back spasms.
Hauser has been a key member of the Celtics' starting lineup because of his three-point shooting and floor spacing, so not having him would be a significant blow for Boston. Still, the questionable tag suggests a decision won't be made yet, and a final call on his status could be made closer to Wednesday's tipoff at 7:30 p.m. ET. If Hauser ends up being ruled out, Payton Pritchard and Baylor Scheierman could see increased burn.
Hauser ended Wednesday's 147-129 victory over the Heat with 23 points (9-11 FG, 5-7 3Pt, 0-1 FT), three rebounds, one block and one steal over 29 minutes.
Hauser moved back into the starting lineup Wednesday and responded with one of his best games of the campaign. This was his third game with at least 23 points and his 11th game with at least five triples. This has the look of an outlier for fantasy hoops, however, as he's averaging 9.1 points, 3.8 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 2.5 three-pointers across 73 appearances this season.
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Celtics' Sam Hauser: Starting Wednesday
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Hauser will start Wednesday's game against the Heat.
After shifting to a bench role for Monday's matchup against the Hawks, Hauser will rejoin the first unit Wednesday. The sharpshooter has been in a slump recently, averaging just 5.4 points while shooting 30.3 percent from deep in his past eight games. Hauser will look to get back on track and provide his usual floor spacing alongside Jayson Tatum against Miami.
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Celtics' Sam Hauser: Shifting to bench
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Hauser isn't starting Monday's game against Atlanta, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.
The Celtics are electing to give Jordan Walsh an opportunity to start Monday, and Hauser will make the corresponding move to the bench. He's averaging 10.4 points and 3.8 rebounds in his last five appearances as a reserve, dating back to a stretch from Dec. 22 to Jan. 1.
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Celtics' Sam Hauser: Quiet stretch continues
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Hauser closed with nine points (3-9 FG, 3-8 3Pt) and five rebounds across 29 minutes during Wednesday's 119-109 win over the Thunder.
Hauser remains a streamer strictly for three-pointers in most fantasy leagues, though he's struggling to score at the moment. The sharpshooter has scored in single digits in five consecutive games, failing to knock down a single trey in three of them.
Hauser logged two points (1-3 FG, 0-2 3Pt), four rebounds, two assists and one steal in 23 minutes during Monday's 120-112 victory over Phoenix.
With Jayson Tatum healthy and gobbling up touches in this offense, Hauser's fantasy appeal is going to take a hit. Over his last seven appearances, he's averaging 8.1 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 2.4 three-pointers in 26.2 minutes per contest.
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Celtics' Sam Hauser: Solid from perimeter
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Hauser provided 15 points (5-10 FG, 5-10 3Pt) and four rebounds over 24 minutes during Sunday's 109-98 win over the Cavaliers.
Hauser caught fire from beyond the arc and appears to be a good fit alongside Jayson Tatum due to his floor spacing. Hauser won't have a big usage rate, but he will remain a solid three-point specialist in category formats.
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