Celtics keep spending big with Sam Hauser's $45 million contract extension
The 26-year-old, who was originally signed as an undrafted free agent out of Virginia in 2021, got a four-year, $45 million contract extension.
nypost.comSam Hauser signed a four-year contract extension with the Boston Celtics worth about $45 million, finalized in July 2024, ensuring he stays with the team through the 2028-29 season. This deal came after Hauser emerged as a key 3-and-D contributor during Boston’s championship run.
Key points
- Contract details: four years, $45 million; extension began in 2025-26 with $2 million salary in the final year of prior terms, moving into the new deal .
- Rationale: Hauser provided elite 3-point shooting and versatility off the bench, making him a core piece in Boston’s rotation after undrafted entry in 2021 .
- Context: The extension coincided with Boston’s emphasis on maintaining continuity around their championship core, including other notable extensions earlier in the offseason .
If you’d like, I can pull the most recent local coverage from Buffalo/NY-area sources or summarize how this extension affected Celtics’ payroll and tax considerations for the 2025-26 season onward.