Last summer, Hauser signed a 4-year, $45 million extension through the 2028-29 season. His salary for the 2025-26 season will be $10 million, worth 6.5% of the cap.

If Hauser’s not up for grabs, but the Celtics want to save money, the most obvious trade candidates would be their newest non-rookie players: Anfernee Simons and Georges Niang. View post: NBA ...

As such, Yahoo Sports NBA insider Kevin O’Connor acknowledged on NBC Sports Boston that the Celtics have not shirked away from fielding trade offers on both Jaylen Brown and Derrick White.

Hauser’s name is on the board. Whether it stays there will be a key subplot to watch this summer. This article first appeared on Hoops Wire and was syndicated with permission.

Boston Celtics' Kristaps Porzingis plays against the Brooklyn Nets during second half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, March 18, 2025, in Boston. ... Sam Hauser or Kristaps Porzingis.