NBA Off-season Proposal Swaps Cavaliers’ Dean Wade for Celtics’ Sam Hauser
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The Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics were linked Wednesday in a hypothetical trade scenario outlined by Hoops Wire, one week before both clubs open training camp.
The proposal sends forward Dean Wade from Cleveland to Boston, with forward Sam Hauser moving in the opposite direction.
Contract considerations
• Wade, 28, is entering the final season of a deal worth $6.6 million.
• Hauser, 27, is under contract for four additional seasons, beginning at $10 million in 2024-25.
Statistical comparison
Last season, the 6-foot-9 Wade averaged 5.4 points and 4.2 rebounds, contributing primarily on the defensive end.
Hauser, listed at 6-foot-8, produced 8.5 points and 3.2 boards across 71 games, providing reliable three-point shooting for Boston’s rotation.
Why Boston might consider the deal
The Celtics, looking to trim salary after recent moves involving Kristaps Porziņģis and Jrue Holiday, would gain an expiring contract and perimeter defense in Wade. His addition could help offset the loss of Jayson Tatum, who is reportedly out for the season with an Achilles injury.
Why Cleveland might consider the deal
The Cavaliers would obtain long-term shooting depth alongside guards Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland. Hauser, already part of a championship push in Boston, would become the second player named Sam on Cleveland’s roster, joining Sam Merrill.
The trade remains speculative, but it highlights potential roster tweaks for two teams that exited the playoffs in the second round last spring.
Source: Hoops Wire
