Sam Hauser Rests as Celtics Feature Depleted Preseason Lineup

Boston Celtics forward Sam Hauser was sidelined for the team's preseason opener against the Cleveland Cavaliers as part of a mass resting of the primary roster. With eight key players held out, Boston utilized a heavily altered rotation featuring Exhibit-10 players and summer arrivals, allowing the coaching staff to evaluate the deeper layers of the roster during the exhibition.