Hauser deal continues Stevens’ quest to extend Celtics’ title window

Hauser deal continues Stevens’ quest to extend Celtics’ title window originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston

Move over, Scott Foster. The real “Extender” resides in Boston.

After agreeing to a four-year, $45 million contract extension with Sam Hauser, Boston Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens has now inked seven contract extensions in excess of $1 billion in little more than one year’s time.

Add in Al Horford’s extension in late 2022, and every member of Boston’s top eight from the 2023-24 title team has received an extension from Stevens over the past 20 months.

Since elevating to the GM position, Stevens has made it a priority to reward extension-eligible players. But by inking team-friendly deals in many instances, the Celtics have enhanced their ability to keep as much talent present as possible.

In an effort to limit distractions, Stevens has repeatedly extended players on deals of all shapes and sizes.

Sure, extensions for the All-Star tandem of Jayson Tatum (five years, $314 million) and Jaylen Brown (five years, $296 million) were no-brainers when they reached extension eligibility. But Stevens also moved quickly to lock up the likes of Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday after their acquisitions.

Hauser and Derrick White joined Tatum in the extension club this offseason, ensuring the Celtics will have the core of this team together for as long as it’s financially feasible.

Tough decisions on personnel loom for Stevens — and a potential new owner — after the 2024-25 season. Still, Stevens has given his title core the sort of security that ensures this team will be singularly focused on chasing back-to-back crowns in the upcoming season.

A look at Stevens’ spending on extensions over the last 380 days:

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That’s $1 billion spent on seven players in just over a year’s span.

Add in Al Horford’s 2022 extension at two years, $19.5 million, and that’s a total of 30…

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Publish date : 2024-07-22 21:40:13

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