What is Sam Hauser’s role?

Jack Anderson analyzes Sam Hauser’s role with the Boston Celtics following recent draft additions at the wing position. Despite the presence of young wings Jordan Walsh, Baylor Scheierman, and Hugo Gonzalez alongside starters Jayson Tatum and Paul George, Anderson emphasizes that Hauser’s catch-and-shoot perimeter ability remains vital for Boston's spacing, particularly in lineups featuring Tatum.

Anderson notes that while younger teammates offer superior defense, rebounding, and ball-handling, Hauser’s shooting keeps him valuable. However, with Hauser signed to a three-year, $35 million contract, the writer argues his deal could potentially be utilized as a trade asset alongside Boston's trade exception before the deadline.