The Boston Celtics have signed one other member of their NBA title crew to a contract extension.
Sam Hauser agreed to a four-year, $45 million extension with the Celtics on Sunday, his agent informed ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.
Hauser is signed for $2 million subsequent season however is now underneath contract with Boston by way of 2028-2029. The Celtics are projected to have $225 million in wage and a $210 million luxury-tax invoice for the 2025-2026 season, which Wojnarowski notes is the best determine within the NBA.
The Celtics have proven that they’re dedicated to preserving their present core collectively at any value. Additionally they gave Jayson Tatum a five-year, $315 million max extension earlier this offseason and signed Derrick White to a brand new four-year, $125 million deal.
Hauser shot 42.4 % from three-point vary final season, which was the fourth-best amongst gamers with a minimum of 400 makes an attempt. He transformed on 11-of-23 three-point makes an attempt within the NBA Finals in opposition to the Dallas Mavericks and likewise performed strong protection off the bench. The 26-year-old then elevated his game even further during Boston’s championship parade.