{
  "id": 7046204,
  "title": "Celtics Reportedly 'Open' to Trading $45M Fan-Favorite",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/celtics-reportedly-open-to-trading-45m-fan-favorite",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-13T02:50:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/celtics-reportedly-open-trading-45m-025001030.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Boston Celtics have reportedly shown openness to trading $45 million fan-favorite Sam Hauser, according to a recent report by Sean Deveney. This comes as the team continues to prioritize roster improvements and contend for championships in the years ahead. Despite the Celtics being against the luxury tax line, Deveney notes that Boston is open to considering a trade for Hauser, who remains under contract for three years and a salary of $35 million. However, the team would likely only part ways with Hauser if they received a player of equal or greater value, making a potential trade a low probability. The report highlights the ongoing balancing act the Celtics face as they seek to improve the roster while maintaining fan loyalty.",
  "summary": "The Celtics offseason might get even more interesting.",
  "key_points": [
    "Boston Celtics reportedly open to trading Sam Hauser.",
    "Hauser under contract for three years, $35 million salary.",
    "Celtics would trade Hauser only for equal or greater value player."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The Celtics' willingness to trade Sam Hauser indicates they prioritize upgrading their roster over preserving fan favorites, but only if they can secure a comparable or better player in return.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}