That’s the ultimate infinity stone.
In accordance with ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski the Boston Globe’s Adam Himmelsbach, Sam Hauser has signed a four-year, $45 million extension to stick with the Celtics by way of 2029. All seasons are absolutely assured.
To place the 26-year-old sharpshooter’s new deal in perspective, Klay Thompson signed a three-year, $50 million cope with the Dallas Mavericks and Buddy Hield acquired 4 years at $38 million from the Golden State Warriors.
Hauser went from developmental success story beginning out in Maine to key cog in Boston’s top-8 rotation within the Finals. He shot 42.4% from behind the arc final season, together with 11-of-23 in June paired with lockdown protection on Luka Doncic.
As Woj notes, when Hauser’s new contract kicks in in 2025-2026, possession will likely be watching a projected cap sheet of “$225 million with an extra $210 million luxurious tax penalty.” That features the extensions for Derrick White and Jayson Tatum, too. With the eventual sale of the staff on the horizon, these second apron issues may turn out to be a problem down the street.
Nonetheless, it seems the Celtics aren’t simply working it again subsequent season, however locking of their championship staff for the long run.
