Sam Hauser Injury Status Update for April 12th, 2026
Sam Hauser of the Celtics has been ruled out and will not play today. Sam was previously listed as Doubtful before being officially ruled out.
This will be the 4th game Sam has missed this season.
Sam Hauser Season Averages
Sam's absence leaves a significant hole in the Celtics rotation. Across 78 games this season, he's averaging 9.2 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game while playing 24.8 minutes per night.
| MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | FGA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24.8 | 9.2 | 3.9 | 1.5 | 7.7 |
Celtics Performance With & Without Sam Hauser
The numbers tell a clear story about Sam's value to the Celtics. With Sam in the lineup this season, the team is 53-24. Without him, they've gone 1-2. The Celtics's net rating is 11.5 points worse per 100 possessions when Sam plays, which is a substantial gap. Interestingly, the offense has actually been slightly more efficient without him (106.1 vs 120.5), though that can be a small-sample anomaly.
| With | Without | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Record | 53-24 | 1-2 | — |
| Off Rating | 120.5 | 106.1 | -14.4 |
| Def Rating | 111.9 | 109.0 | -2.9 |
| Net Rating | 8.6 | -2.9 | -11.5 |
| PPG | 115.1 | 99.3 | -15.8 |
Which Teammates Benefit Without Sam Hauser?
When Sam sits, other Celtics players see increased opportunities. Based on this season's data, Derrick White, Baylor Scheierman and Ron Harper Jr. stand to benefit the most from his absence.
When Sam has been out this season, Derrick White has averaged 9.1 more points per game and 7.5 additional field goal attempts.
PPG: +9.1 | FGA: +7.5
When Sam has been out this season, Baylor Scheierman has averaged 6.8 more points per game, 3.7 additional field goal attempts, 8.3 extra minutes and 5.1 more rebounds.
PPG: +6.8 | FGA: +3.7 | MPG: +8.3 | RPG: +5.1
When Sam has been out this season, Ron Harper Jr. has averaged 4.0 more points per game, 3.7 additional field goal attempts, 18.7 extra minutes and 4.8 more rebounds.
PPG: +4.0 | FGA: +3.7 | MPG: +18.7 | RPG: +4.8
Full Injury Report — Sam Hauser's Game
Here's the complete injury report for tonight's game. Both teams have key players dealing with various ailments heading into this one:
Magic @ Celtics - April 12, 2026 Boston Celtics: Sam Hauser (Out) Jayson Tatum (Out) Derrick White (Out) Payton Pritchard (Out) Neemias Queta (Out) Nikola Vucevic (Out) Jaylen Brown (Out)
We'll continue to monitor Sam's status and provide updates as they become available. Check back for the latest injury news and lineup updates for the Celtics.