As we get closer to the NBA offseason, the Boston Celtics are likely to draw interested glances from teams around the league. Brad Stevens might shake up the roster for the 2025-26 season.
Chris Mannix of Sports Illustrated told NBC Sports Boston that the Celtics are most likely to trade Sam Hauser this summer.
“Hauser, to me, is the most likely candidate to go, just because you have (Baylor) Scheierman there to effectively fill his role,” Mannix said. “I think they’d love to find a home for Jrue Holiday, just because of the contract and where they are as a team. (Kristaps) Porzingis, who knows? I don’t think they want to take on contracts that go on longer than Porzingis’ deal, but he’s certainly available.”
Hauser is among the best perimeter shooters in the NBA. His catch-and-shoot game is elite. Furthermore, he’s proven to be a viable defender against starters and role players. Therefore, it’s not difficult to envision other teams trying to pry him away from Boston.
Still, Hauser’s salary alone won’t be enough to get Boston under the second luxury tax apron. As such, at least one more member of the roster would need to head for the exit door.
Michael Scotto Also Named Hauser as a Trade Chip
In a June 4 report for HoopsHype, Michael Scotto cited Sam Hauser as a member of Boston’s rotation that could be available on the trade market. Scotto also noted Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis could also leave the franchise.
“Another trade candidate to keep an eye on in the eyes of NBA executives around the league is sharpshooter Sam Hauser, a career 42 percent shooter from beyond the arc and has been a consistent rotation player for Boston the past three seasons,” Scotto reported.
