Celtics coach Ime Udoka was straight to the point when asked how the Celtics will fill out their roster after Thursday’s trade deadline.
“Obviously, shooting is what we’re looking for,” Udoka told reporters prior to Sunday’s game against the Hawks.
Boston took a step to address that need not long after Thursday’s trade deadline. It converted forward Sam Hauser’s contract from a two-way deal to a standard NBA contract for the remainder of the season. Hauser, an undrafted rookie out of Virginia, is mostly known for his 3-point shooting ability. Over four seasons in college, Hauser made 43.