SAM HAUSER NEWS

Iffy for Wednesday Hauser (back) is questionable for Wednesday's game against Detroit, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.

Impact Hauser logged 40 minutes Tuesday against the Raptors, finishing with 10 points, five rebounds, one block, one steal and a pair of three-pointers. He started in the absence of Jrue Holiday (rest) and Al Horford (toe), but both of those guys will be back in action Wednesday. However, Jaylen Brown (thigh) and Kristaps Porzingis (illness) are both carrying questionable tags along with Hauser.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Tuesday Hauser will enter the starting lineup in Tuesday's matchup against the Raptors.

Impact With Jrue Holiday (rest) and Al Horford (toe) sidelined, Hauser will slide into the starting five. The sharpshooter has started in nine outings this season, during which he has averaged 11.4 points, 3.4 rebounds, 3.1 three-pointers and 1.2 assists across 25.7 minutes per contest.

FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Retreating to bench Thursday Hauser is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against Philadelphia.

Impact With Jrue Holiday and Jaylen Brown returning to game action, Al Horford and Hauser will slide to the bench. Over his last five outings (two starts), the sharpshooter has averaged 8.2 points, 3.6 rebounds and 2.2 three-pointers across 21.0 minutes per game. He has shot 45.8 percent from beyond the arc in that five-game span.

FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Drops 15 in spot start Hauser ended with 15 points (5-8 FG, 5-8 3Pt), four rebounds and two assists over 24 minutes during Monday's 103-85 victory over Miami.

Impact getting the start in place of Jaylen Brown (knee), Hauser posted his best scoring effort since Jan. 22, which was the last time he found himself on the first unit. The fourth-year forward also tied his season high in three-pointers. He's delivered double-digit points in only two of his last eight appearances, averaging 7.8 points, 2.8 boards, 2.5 threes and 0.8 assists in 17.6 minutes a contest over that stretch, but if Brown misses any additional time, Hauser would have some appeal as a bargain DFS option.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Drops 15 in spot start Hauser ended with 15 points (5-8 FG, 5-8 3Pt), four rebounds and two assists over 24 minutes during Monday's 103-85 victory over Miami.

Impact Getting the start in place of Jaylen Brown (knee), Hauser posted his best scoring effort since Jan. 22, which was the last time he found himself on the first unit. The fourth-year forward also tied his season high in three-pointers. He's delivered double-digit points in only two of his last eight appearances, averaging 7.8 points, 2.8 boards, 2.5 threes and 0.8 assists in 17.6 minutes a contest over that stretch, but if Brown misses any additional time, Hauser would have some appeal as a bargain DFS option.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Starting sans Brown Hauser will start in Monday's matchup against the Heat, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.

Impact The sharpshooter will receive the starting nod with Jaylen Brown (knee) and Jrue Holiday (shoulder) both on the shelf. Hauser has started in seven outings thus far, during which he has averaged 10.9 points, 3.0 three-pointers, 2.9 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.0 steals in 25.4 minutes per game.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Starting sans Brown Hauser will start in Monday's matchup against the Heat, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.

Impact The sharpshooter will receive the starting nod with Jaylen Brown (knee) and Jrue Holiday (shoulder) both on the shelf. Hauser has started in seven outings thus far, during which he has averaged 10.9 points, 3.0 three-pointers, 2.9 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.0 steals in 25.4 minutes per game.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Available Friday Hauser (hip) is available for Friday's game against New Orleans, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.

Impact Hauser will return from a two-game absence due to a pinched nerve in his right hip. Over his last five outings (one start), the sharpshooter has averaged 7.6 points, 2.4 threes and 2.4 rebounds while shooting 48.0 percent from beyond the arc in 18.6 minutes per contest.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Expects to play Friday Hauser (hip) said is likely to play in Friday's game versus the Pelicans, Jay King of The Athletic reports.

Impact Although Hauser is officially listed as questionable Friday, the 26-year-old forward expects to return to action after missing Boston's previous two contests due to a pinched nerve in his right hip. If Hauser is officially upgraded to available, he should continue to operate as one of the Celtics' primary bench options in their forward rotation.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Friday Hauser (hip) has been listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Pelicans, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.

Impact After missing the last two games for the Celtics, Hauser could miss a third straight game while dealing with a pinched nerve in his right hip. If he's ruled out in New Orleans, Payton Pritchard may see a bump in minutes off the bench for Boston.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Bulls Hauser (hip) is out for Wednesday's game against the Bulls.

Impact Hauser will miss consecutive outings Wednesday with a right hip impingement after sitting out Monday's loss to the Rockets, and he'll aim to return to the Celtics' rotation Friday against the Pelicans. With Al Horford (toe) also unable to play against Chicago, sixth man Payton Pritchard appears to be in line for an uptick in playing time in Boston's tight rotation.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable against Bulls Hauser (hip) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Bulls, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.

Impact After missing Monday's loss to the Rockets with a right hip impingement, Hauser's status remains uncertain for Wednesday. With Al Horford (toe) also questionable against Chicago, Payton Pritchard and Luke Kornet could be in line for expanded roles.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Monday Hauser (hip) is out for Monday's game against the Rockets, Gary Washburn of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact Hauser would have been an option to start for the Celtics on Monday in Derrick White's (shin) absence, but he'll sit out with a right hip impingement and hope to return Wednesday against the Bulls. Payton Pritchard and Al Horford are in line to handle expanded roles in Boston's rotation against Houston.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Monday Hauser is questionable for Monday's game against the Rockets due to a right hip impingement, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.

Impact Hauser was a late addition to the injury report. In addition to Hauser, Al Horford (toe) and Derrick White (shin) are also carrying questionable tags. Hauser has seen his minutes trend in the wrong direction in recent outings, as he's played an average of 13.5 minutes over his last two games.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Returning to bench role Hauser is not starting Thursday's game against the Lakers.

Impact Hauser made a spot start in Wednesday's 117-113 overtime win over the Clippers, notching 15 points, four rebounds and a steal across 25 minutes. However, he'll return to the bench here with Jrue Holiday (shoulder) back in the mix. Hauser is averaging 6.7 points, 2.6 rebounds and 0.8 assists per game since the beginning of January.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 15 points in spot start Hauser finished Wednesday's 117-113 overtime win over the Clippers with 15 points (5-7 FG, 5-7 3Pt), four rebounds and one steal over 25 minutes.

Impact Hauser got the starting nod Wednesday due to the absence of Jrue Holiday (shoulder) and made the most of the opportunity while showing how dangerous he can be from three-point range. Hauser is averaging 10.9 points, 2.9 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game while shooting 45.7 percent from deep as a starter, and he should experience a considerable uptick in fantasy if he remains in that role. However, that'll be determined by Holiday's return date.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Will start against Clippers Hauser will start in Wednesday's game against the Clippers, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.

Impact With Jrue Holiday out with a shoulder injury Wednesday, the Celtics will turn to Hauser for his seventh start of the season. Over six contests with Boston's first unit in 2024-25, Hauser has averaged 10.2 points, 2.7 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.0 and 2.7 three-pointers in 25.4 minutes, so the sharpshooter makes sense as a stopgap solution for treys and swipes for fantasy purposes against Los Angeles.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Notches 11 points in blowout Hauser recorded 11 points (4-7 FG, 3-6 3Pt), two rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal across 21 minutes during Monday's 125-85 win over Golden State.

Impact This game was a blowout, allowing Hauser to see a few extra minutes. He reached double figures for just the second time in January in what has been a quiet month for the sharpshooter -- he's averaging 5.9 points, 2.5 rebounds, 0.9 assists and 1.7 three-pointers on 38.2 percent shooting over his last 10 games.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Leader off bench in victory Hauser chipped in eight points (3-5 FG, 2-4 3Pt), one rebound and one assist over 17 minutes during Friday's 121-94 win over the Magic.

Impact Hauser provided a nice spark off the Celtics bench in Friday's contest, leading all bench players in scoring while connecting on a pair of threes and finishing two points shy of the double-digit mark. Hauser has contributed eight or more points off the bench in 13 contests this season, doing so in two of his last five appearances.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Retreats to bench Sunday Hauser will come off the bench in Sunday's matchup against the Thunder, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.

Impact With Jaylen Brown (shoulder) returning from a two-game absence, Hauser will slide back to the bench. Over his last five outings (four starts), the 27-year-old has averaged 8.0 points, 2.0 rebounds and 1.6 assists across 20.8 minutes per contest.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Provides spark offensively in start Hauser contributed 15 points (5-11 FG, 5-11 3Pt), three rebounds and two assists across 27 minutes during Thursday's 118-115 win over Minnesota.

Impact Hauser got the starting nod Thursday in place of the injured Jaylen Brown (shoulder), giving Boston a spark from deep while ending as one of three players with 15 or more points in a winning effort. Hauser tied a season-high in threes made, a mark he also tallied Dec. 4 against Detroit. Hauser has started in five games this season, reaching double figures in scoring in three of those contests.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Joining starting five Hauser is starting Thursday's game against the Timberwolves, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.

Impact Hauser will get the nod at small forward Thursday due to the absence of Jaylen Brown (shoulder). Hauser has started two of his team's last three games but has failed to reach double figures in scoring in his two chances with the first unit.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Back to bench Hauser will come off the bench Tuesday against Toronto, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.

Impact This is an expected move with Jrue Holiday (shoulder) returning from a three-game absence. Hauser had a tough go as a fill-in starter and will look to find his form with a move back to his usual spot in the rotation.

DECEMBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles continue as a starter Hauser failed to make an impact while filling in for Jrue Holiday (shoulder) as a starter for the Celtics, finishing with nine points, three assists, and a steal in the loss to the...

Impact In back-to-back games as a starter against the Pacers, Hauser struggled to prove his worth in 20 minutes on the floor in both games. Holiday is expected to return Tuesday, so Hauser may have played his last game as a starter for Boston.

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Friday Hauser is in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Pacers, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.

Impact Hauser will make his third start of the regular season Friday due to the absences of Jrue Holiday (shoulder) and Kristaps Porzingis (ankle). Friday is a get-right opportunity for Hauser, who has failed to score in his past two outings and in three of his last four appearances.

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE