Hauser (hip) said is likely to play in Friday's game versus the Pelicans, Jay King of The Athletic reports. Although Hauser is officially listed as questionable Friday, the 26-year-old forward expects to return to action after missing Boston's previous two contests due to a pinched nerve in his right hip.

The Boston Celtics are gearing up for an important matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans, looking to build on their much-needed win over the Chicago Bulls. The Celtics, who are currently second in the Eastern Conference with a record of 33-15,

Backup Boston Celtics forward Sam Hauser is not the only pro player in his family. His brother Joey also plays within the NBA ecosystem for the Atlanta Hawks developmental squad at the G League level,

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum, left, celebrates with center Al Horford (42) after sinking a three-point shot against the Detroit Pistons during an NBA basketball game Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson) AP

Hauser (hip) has been listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Pelicans, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports. After missing the last two games for the Celtics, Hauser could miss a third straight game while dealing with a pinched nerve in his right hip.

The Celtics hit the road in the week before the trade deadline but big decisions loom for the front office before Feb. 6. Let’s take a closer look at who could be on the move for Boston, trade candidates to keep an eye on and much more. If you have any questions for a future mailbag, email [email protected].

Hauser recently took some time on a recent clip put together by the folks at NBC Sports Boston to talk it over with NBC reporter Abby Chin, particularly the fact that he leads for

As the trade deadline approaches, here are five thoughts on where the Celtics are at and where they might improve.

The Chicago Bulls are on the road for the next three games, starting with a game on Wednesday night against the Boston Celtics. Wednesday's game will be the fou

New Orleans will try to stop its four-game losing streak when the New Orleans Pelicans play Boston. The teams play Friday for the first time this season.

The Rockets ruled out wing Cam Whitmore (illness) and have been without starting forward Jabari Smith Jr. since Smith fractured his hand earlier this month. Amen Thompson and Tari Eason, who both missed the first Celtics-Rockets game on Jan. 3, both were available for Houston.

Backup Boston Celtics forward Sam Hauser is not the only pro player in his family. His brother Joey also plays within the NBA ecosystem for the Atlanta Hawks developmental squad at the G League ...