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,

Hauser would have been an option to start for the Celtics on Monday in Derrick White's (shin) absence, but he'll sit out with a right hip impingement and hope to return Wednesday against the Bulls. Payton Pritchard and Al Horford are in line to handle expanded roles in Boston's rotation against Houston.

Ahead of the primetime matchup, the Celtics and Rockets revealed their official injury reports for Monday night's game. Boston star Derrick White will miss the game due to a shin injury. He was added to the injury report on Sunday and will now miss his third game of the regular season.

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) drives to the basket abasing Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine, right, during the second half of an Emirates NBA Cup basketball game, Friday Nov. 29, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Melissa Tamez) AP

Pending how all things health-wise end up playing out, the Bulls are still good enough to steal a win if the Celtics play with their food.

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.

The Boston Celtics are set to cross swords against their conference rivals Chicago Bulls in a regular season matchup on Wednesday.

During a recent appearance on 98.5 The Sports Hub, Chris Gasper of The Boston Globe shared his concerns, noting how he 'doesn't feel great' about the current direction of the team. The Celtics are shouldering heavy expectations,

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Even if Boston wins, our Bulls vs Celtics predictions don't anticipate a massive blowout as the spread suggests.

Payton Pritchard and Al Horford are in line to handle expanded roles in Boston's rotation ... injury during the Celtics' 122-107 win over the Mavericks on Saturday. Sam Hauser and Al Horford ...