Celtics' Sam Hauser Agrees to 4-Year, $45M Contract Extension
The Boston Celtics and forward Sam Hauser agreed to a four-year, $45 million contract extension Sunday.
bleacherreport.comSam Hauser’s contract extension with the Boston Celtics was a four-year deal worth $45 million, finalized in July 2024. He remains under Celtics control through the 2028-29 season, with the extension fully guaranteed and no option years in the final year.[1][3][4]
Key details:
- Extension: 4 years, $45 million total.
- Start of extension: The 2025-26 season (contract kicks in after his 2024-25 season).
- Role: Hauser has been a sharpshooter and versatile forward, contributing off the Celtics' bench as well as in rotation during their championship run.[3][1]
Recent status and context:
- The extension followed his breakout, 3-point-heavy play in the previous season, solidifying his role on a high-payroll Celtics roster.[6][1]
- Reports from multiple outlets corroborate the $45 million figure and four-year length, underscoring Boston’s confidence in his fit alongside core players like Jayson Tatum and Derrick White.[3][6]
Illustrative example:
- If you’re picturing the contract in terms of annual value, imagine roughly $11 million per season on average, with a stable guarantee structure and no later-year option, which reflects Hauser’s status as a key shooting wing on a contender’s roster.[1][3]
If you’d like, I can pull the latest local NJ-area news coverage or summarize how Hauser’s contract affects Celtics payroll and luxury tax implications this season. I can also provide a short timeline of Hauser’s contract development and a simple chart of his season-by-season salary under the extension. Would you like that?[1][3]