Using Hauser to move up in this draft is smart business and a route that I think the Celtics will likely end up going. Sam Hauser is available, what is his market?© Brad Penner-Imagn Images ...

The 27-year-old is expected to play a major role on a retooling Celtics squad this season after another productive campaign ...

On Wednesday night, the Boston Celtics will play the New York Knicks (at home) for Game 5. Before the game, the Celtics announced that Sam Hauser is available.

The Boston Celtics will be without their key forward, Sam Hauser, for Game 4 against the New York Knicks. Hauser, who is dealing with an ankle injury, is ruled out for Monday's contest.

Hauser, 26, shot 42.4% from deep last season and averaged 9.0 points in a bench role that helped stabilize Boston’s second unit.