Samuel David Hauser is an American professional basketball player currently making his mark with the Boston Celtics in the NBA. Regarded for his elite three-point shooting, Hauser’s ability to consistently connect from the deep has made him a crucial component of the Celtics bench rotation.
Before the NBA, Hauser honed his basketball skills at Stevens Point Area Senior High School (SPASH) in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. Basketball ran in his family, as his father, Dave, served as an assistant basketball coach, and his younger brother, Joey, shared the court with him during his final two years of high school.
During his high school career, Hauser showcased his talent and leadership, notably leading SPASH to back-to-back Division 1 state championships. He won the Wisconsin Gatorade Player of the Year and shared the Wisconsin Mr. Basketball honors with his teammate, Trevor Anderson.
Hauser maintained his reputation as a 3-point sensation even in college. He showcased his sharpshooting abilities as one of the best pure shooters in college basketball while representing Marquette from 2016 to 2019 and later transferring to Virginia for the 2020-2021 season.
Throughout his career, Hauser's shooting from deep has been his defining trait. As he continues to make his mark in the NBA with the Boston Celtics, his reputation as a reliable and impactful 3-point shooter only continues to grow.
Sam Hauser Contract Breakdown
| Year | Base Salary | Signing Bonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
| 2022-23 | $1,637,966 | - | $1,637,966 | - | $1,637,966 |
| 2023-24 | $1,927,896 | $1,927,896 | - | $1,927,896 | |
| 2024-25 (Team Option) | $2,092,344 | - | $2,092,344 | - | $2,092,344 |
How much is Sam Hauser getting paid?
According to Sportrac, Sam Hauser signed a three-year contract with the Boston Celtics worth $5,658,206. As per the agreement, Hauser is now in his second year of the contract and will receive a salary of $1,927,896 for the 2023/24 NBA season.
How much does Sam Hauser make in a minute?
Sam Hauser's salary for the 2023-24 NBA season amounts to $1,927,896. Now, one year is known to have 525,600 minutes. So if we divide his total salary by the number of minutes available in a year, then Hauser makes around $3.66 per minute.
Sam Hauser Career Earnings
Sam Hauser will have earned $3,879,599 from his NBA contracts after the 2023/24 NBA season.
What are the terms of Sam Hauser’s contract?
Sam Hauser signed a three-year contract with the Celtics worth $5,658,206. The contract length is from 2022 to 2025, and there is a team option for the 2024/25 season.
How much of Sam Hauser’s contract is guaranteed?
Only two years of Hauser’s three-year contract are guaranteed. The last year of the contract is a team option.
Sam Hauser Contract History
These are all the contracts that Sam Hauser has signed in his career till now.
February 11, 2022
Sam Hauser agreed to a two-year, $1.88 million rookie scale contract with the Celtics.
July 9, 2022
Sam Hauser signed a three-year, $5.65 million contract with the Boston Celtics.
FAQ's on Sam Hauser Contract
A. Sam Hauser is on a three-year $5.66 million contract with the Celtics. This contract will expire in 2025.
A. Sam Hauser is 26 years old, as of June 2024. He was born on December 8, 1997.
A. Sam Hauser is 6 feet 8 inches tall.
A. Sam Hauser made $1,927,896 in 2023/24.
A. Sam Hauser plays as a small forward in the NBA.
