The Celtics cleared Sam Hauser on Saturday, lifting the Day-To-Day tag he had carried since earlier in the week. He is set to play as Boston opens its 2026-27 season against the 76ers at 8:00 PM ET on NBA TV.
What happened
The injury report cleared Sam Hauser on Saturday, Oct. 10 at 7:49 PM ET, lifting the Day-To-Day tag he had carried since earlier in the week. Boston had listed him as Out for rest on Thursday, Oct. 8, before upgrading him to Day-To-Day the same day under the rest designation. No further detail accompanied Saturday's clearance, and no comment was attached to the report. The update lands just ahead of the Celtics' game against the 76ers.
What it means for the Celtics
Hauser is back for the Celtics' opener against the 76ers on Saturday at 8:00 PM ET on NBA TV. Last season he averaged 9.2 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 24.8 minutes across 78 games, giving Boston a reliable wing scorer. With him out, Baylor Scheierman logged 18.6 minutes and 5.5 points, while Jaylen Brown (34.4 min, 28.7 pts), Jayson Tatum (32.6 min, 21.8 pts) and Derrick White (34.1 min, 16.5 pts) carried the heaviest loads. The Celtics have not played a regular-season game yet in 2026-27, so there is no record to measure with or without him.
What to watch
Boston's next injury report will show whether Hauser's rest designation carries any lingering restriction. Teammates Devin Carter (illness) and Ron Harper Jr. (right shoulder) remain Day-To-Day on the same report, with no expected return announced for either. Hauser himself has no return timeline attached since he is already cleared. The game against the 76ers is the next one on the schedule.
Is Sam Hauser playing vs 76ers?
Yes. The injury report cleared him Saturday, Oct. 10 at 7:49 PM ET, removing the Day-To-Day tag, ahead of Boston's game against the 76ers at 8:00 PM ET on NBA TV.
When will Sam Hauser be back?
He is already cleared to play. No expected return date applies since he is not listed as out.