Sam Hauser Injury Status Update for April 9th, 2026
The Celtics got some good news today — Sam Hauser has been cleared and is officially available to play. Sam had previously been listed as Questionable, so his return to the lineup is a welcome development for the Celtics.
Sam Hauser Season Averages
The Celtics get back a player who has been producing at a high level this season. In 76 games, Sam is averaging 9.1 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 1.4 assists in 24.7 minutes per game.
| MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | FGA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24.7 | 9.1 | 3.8 | 1.4 | 7.6 |
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 53-23. Without him, they've gone 1-2. The Celtics's net rating is 11.7 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 | 53-23 | 1-2 | — |
| Off Rating | 120.5 | 106.1 | -14.4 |
| Def Rating | 111.7 | 109.0 | -2.7 |
| Net Rating | 8.8 | -2.9 | -11.7 |
| PPG | 115.2 | 99.3 | -15.9 |
Teammate Usage Shift With Sam Hauser Back
With Sam back in the lineup, some teammates will see their usage decrease. Players like Derrick White, Baylor Scheierman and Ron Harper Jr. are likely to see reduced touches and shot attempts as the offense flows through Sam again.
PPG: -9.0 | FGA: -7.4
PPG: -7.0 | FGA: -3.8 | MPG: -8.4 | RPG: -5.1
PPG: -4.0 | FGA: -3.7 | MPG: -18.7 | RPG: -4.8
Sam Hauser Betting Trends
With Sam returning to the lineup, bettors should be aware of how the Celtics have performed with him on the floor this season. Here are the key trends:
💰 Betting Trends (with Hauser) Derrick White 3PM UNDER: 46-26 (+17.8u, 3.0 / -108 avg. line) Celtics UNDER: 48-28 (+17.3u, 225.4 / -110 avg. line)
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:
Celtics @ Knicks - April 9, 2026 Boston Celtics: Derrick White (Questionable) Jaylen Brown (Out) Neemias Queta (Questionable)
Sam is expected to resume his normal role in the lineup tonight. Stay tuned for more injury updates and lineup news for the Celtics and the rest of the league.