Forgotten Celtic: Sam Hauser is poised for a massive bounceback season

Writer Ben Handler argues that Boston Celtics forward Sam Hauser is poised for a bounceback year despite becoming an overlooked figure following a difficult playoff run against the Philadelphia 76ers. Although Hauser was widely expected to be traded during an offseason headlined by a Jaylen Brown trade and the additions of Paul George and Mitchell Robinson, he remains on Boston's roster.

Handler believes Hauser will thrive in head coach Joe Mazzulla's offense due to his elite shooting, low turnover rate, and floor spacing alongside creators like Jayson Tatum, Derrick White, and Payton Pritchard. Additionally, Handler asserts that defensive upgrades around Hauser will minimize his liabilities on that end.