Hauser (back) won't play in Saturday's game against the Bulls, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.
Hauser will miss a second straight game due to lower back spasms. The 26-year-old's absence should open up more opportunities for Jaden Springer and Jordan Walsh. Hauser's next chance to play will come Monday at Orlando.
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Celtics' Sam Hauser: Questionable to play against Bulls
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Hauser (back) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against Chicago, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.
Hauser has missed two of the Celtics' last three games due to lower back spasms. Jaden Springer saw extended playing time against the Bulls on Thursday, and he, as well as Jordan Walsh and Drew Peterson, could be in line for meaningful playing time off the bench if Hauser is unable to play Saturday.
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Celtics' Sam Hauser: Ruled out Thursday
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Hauser (back) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Bulls, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.
Hauser has been a mainstay on the injury report due to a right adductor strain and a lingering lower back injury. With the sharpshooter sidelined, Jordan Walsh and Drew Peterson could see increased roles. Hauser's next chance to play will come Saturday against Chicago.
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Celtics' Sam Hauser: Iffy for Thursday
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Hauser is questionable for Thursday's game against the Bulls with lower back spasms, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.
This is a new issue for Hauser after he previously overcame a minor thigh injury. If Hauser is unable to give it a go, the Celtics will likely use a committee approach to soak up his minutes.
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Celtics' Sam Hauser: Will play Sunday
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Hauser (thigh) is available for Sunday's game against the Wizards, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.
Hauser missed the win over the Pistons on Thursday due to a right adductor strain, and he should add depth to the bench in his return to action. However, his bench role certainly limits his upside in most formats.
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Celtics' Sam Hauser: Downgraded to doubtful
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Hauser (adductor) is considered doubtful for Thursday's game against Detroit.
Hauser was previously listed as questionable, but he's trending towards being unavailable after being unable to return to Saturday's loss to Memphis. Jayson Tatum (knee), Jaden Springer (illness) and Jordan Walsh (ribs) are all considered questionable for Thursday, which could compromise the back end of Boston's depth.
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Celtics' Sam Hauser: Suffers groin injury Saturday
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Hauser (groin) didn't play in the second half of Saturday's 127-121 loss to the Grizzlies. He went scoreless (0-2 FG, 0-2 3Pt) and grabbed one rebound in nine minutes off the bench.
The fourth-year sharpshooter left Saturday's game against the Grizzlies midway through the second quarter due to right adductor tightness, and he didn't step on the hardwood in the second half. The Celtics have several days off due to the NBA Cup quarterfinals, and his next chance to play will come against the Pistons on Thursday, Dec. 12.
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Celtics' Sam Hauser: Drops season-high 20 points
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Hauser recorded 20 points (7-12 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three rebounds and one steal across 31 minutes during Wednesday's 130-120 win over the Pistons.
Hauser made the most of his opportunity, moving into the starting lineup after Jrue Holiday was ruled out due to an ongoing knee issue. Against the Pistons, Hauser took advantage of the inferior defense, dropping five triples en route to a season-high 20 points. He should continue to provide the Celtics with a reliable perimeter threat, albeit coming off the bench more often than not.
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Celtics' Sam Hauser: Good to go for Wednesday
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Hauser (personal) isn't listed on the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Pistons.
Hauser was a late scratch ahead of Monday's win over Miami due to personal reasons but should be back in action Wednesday. Across 15 November appearances, Hauser averaged 7.9 points, 3.5 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 0.9 steals in 22.7 minutes per game.
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Celtics' Sam Hauser: Late scratch Monday
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Hauser has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Heat due to personal reasons, John Karalis of BostonSportsJournal.com reports.
Hauser is a late addition to the injury report and joins a long list of unavailable players for the second half of a back-to-back set. Boston will have Derrick White (foot) and Jayson Tatum (knee) available, but Jaylen Brown (illness) remains questionable, while Jrue Holiday (knee), Kristaps Porzingis (knee/rest) and Al Horford (rest/toe) have all been ruled out already.
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Celtics' Sam Hauser: Productive in spot start
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Hauser notched 13 points (5-8 FG, 3-6 3Pt), five rebounds, two assists and three steals over 36 minutes before fouling out of Sunday's 115-111 loss to the Cavaliers.
Filling in with a spot start at shooting guard for the injured Derrick White (foot) in Boston's lineup, Hauser buried three triples and matched a season-best three swipes in Sunday's narrow loss.The 26-year-old sharpshooter can be a decent source of threes for fantasy managers when given the opportunity for extra playing time, which could be the case once more in Monday's clash with Miami if White or Jaylen Brown (illness) are unable to suit up. Hauser has started 14 regular-season games for the Celtics since 2023-24, averaging 12.4 points, 5.1 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 1.0 steals and 3.6 three-pointers in 32.5 minutes per game as a member of the first unit dating back to last season.
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Celtics' Sam Hauser: Season-high 14 points Saturday
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Hauser closed with 14 points (5-12 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 1-1 FT), one assist and one block across 25 minutes during Saturday's 126-123 overtime victory over the Raptors.
Hauser entered Saturday's game shooting just 32.8 percent from three on 6.1 3PA/G. While he didn't exactly light it up from beyond the arc, he managed to reach double-digit points for a second straight game. Hauser shot 42.4 percent from deep last season.
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Celtics' Sam Hauser: Listed probable for Monday
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Hauser (back) is probable for Monday's game against the Hawks, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.
Hauser will likely play in a fourth straight contest after a three-game absence due to the back issue. Over his last three appearances, Hauser has averaged 17.3 minutes per game, but he could be in line for a bigger workload Monday, as Jaylen Brown (hip) is slated to miss his second straight game.
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Celtics' Sam Hauser: Nabs another probable tag
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Hauser (back) is listed as probable for Saturday's game versus the Hornets, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.
Hauser continues to receive probable tags due to lower back injury management but has suited up in each of Boston's last two contests. If Hauser is upgraded to available yet again, Jaylen Brown's (hip) absence could open up increased playing time.
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Celtics' Sam Hauser: Will play Friday
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Hauser (back) is available for Friday's game against the Hornets, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.
As expected, Hauser has been upgraded from probable to available and will suit up for a second straight contest following a three-game absence due to a back issue. On Wednesday, the sharpshooter played 14 minutes off the bench and recorded five points (2-6 FG, 1-4 3Pt), two rebounds, an assist, a steal and a block.
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Celtics' Sam Hauser: Expected to play Friday
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Hauser (back) is listed as probable for Friday's game versus Charlotte.
Hauser will likely suit up for his second straight contest Friday despite dealing with a lower back injury. In his most recent outing, Hauser recorded five points, two rebounds, one assist, one steal and one block in 14 minutes.
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Celtics' Sam Hauser: Expected to play Wednesday
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Hauser (back) is probable for Wednesday's game against the Pacers, Tim Bontemps of ESPN.com reports.
After missing three straight games due to a back issue, Hauser is expected to return to the rotation Wednesday. In his lone appearance this season, Hauser posted 10 points (4-10 FG), five rebounds and an assist in 24 minutes off the bench during a blowout win over the Knicks.
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Celtics' Sam Hauser: Won't play vs. Bucks
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Hauser (back) has been ruled out for Monday's game against Milwaukee, Marc D'Amico of the Celtics' official site reports.
Hauser will miss a third straight game due to lower back pain, and his next chance at playing will be Wednesday against the Pacers. Xavier Tillman, Payton Pritchard and Luke Kornet were the only reserves to see playing time against the Pistons on Saturday, though with Hauser out again, Jordan Walsh or Jaden Springer could get a brief look Monday.
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Celtics' Sam Hauser: Cleared for Opening Night
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Hauser (rest) isn't listed on the injury report for Tuesday's game against the Knicks, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.
As expected, Hauser will be good to go for the regular-season opener after resting during the preseason finale. The sharpshooter was a key piece of Boston's bench last year, making 42.4 percent of his 5.9 three-point attempts per game.
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Celtics' Sam Hauser: Sitting out Tuesday
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Hauser isn't on the bench or in uniform for Tuesday's preseason game versus the Raptors, Zack Cox of the Boston Herald reports.
Hauser hasn't suffered any injury but will sit out Tuesday's contest for rest purposes. Hauser should be good to go for the Celtics' regular-season opener against the Knicks on Oct. 22.
