Celtics' Hauser agrees to 4-year, $45M extension

The Boston Celtics signed Sam Hauser to a four-year, $45-million extension, his agent told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.

Hauser had one year and $2 million remaining on his rookie deal. The new contract will keep the 6-foot-8 forward in Boston through the 2028-29 campaign.

Hauser was a valuable bench piece in the Celtics' title run, averaging 5.4 points and 2.2 rebounds while shooting 38% from three during the 2024 postseason.

Over his three-year career, Hauser has been one of the most prolific 3-point shooters in the league, knocking down 42% of his attempts from downtown.

The Celtics are continuing to reward the core that won the franchise's 18th title. Jayson Tatum inked the league's most expensive contract shortly after winning the championship, while Derrick White, Luke Kornet, Xavier Tillman, and Neemias Queta all signed new deals this offseason. Point guard Jrue Holiday signed a lucrative four-year extension with Boston in April.

The Celtics are projected to pay the league's largest luxury tax and team salary bill, according to Wojnarowski.