The Celtics will have three new additions in their starting five this season following the offseason departures of Kristaps Porzingis , Jrue Holiday, and Al Horford along with and Jayson Tatum’s indefinite absence due to an Achilles tear. A massive revamp of the roster created by an offseason financial crunch has led to five new players on Boston’s 15-man roster and a host of possibilities for Joe Mazzulla to consider in reshaping a new starting five with Tatum sidelined.

In an interview with Zolak and Bertrand on Wednesday on 98.5 the Sports Hub, Mazzulla was asked about one player who is a clear candidate to emerge this season as a starter if Boston wants to begin games with a smaller frontcourt: sharpshooter Sam Hauser.

“He’s a great player,” Mazzulla said. “I think he’s a rea

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