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Boston Celtics point guard Kyrie Irving is hoping to take his partnership with Gordon Hayward beyond just this season, telling reporters Sunday that he hopes to continue developing chemistry with Hayward “not just this year, but a few years down the line,” according to Tom Westerholm of MassLive. The two star players were brought on […]

Boston Celtics small forward Gordon Hayward would probably be the MVP of the league if he played against the Minnesota Timberwolves every night. Gordon Hayward entered Wednesday averaging just 10.3 points per game, but he’s had two of his best games of the year versus the Timberwolves. On Dec. 1, Hayward scored 30 points in […]

31 games into the 2018-19 season, Boston Celtics small forward Gordon Hayward admits he is still finding his rhythm on the basketball floor, and frankly, that was to be expected. The gruesome left ankle injury Gordon Hayward suffered on opening night last season in Cleveland robbed the swingman of his first year in Boston. After […]

Boston Celtics small forward Gordon Hayward is only averaging 10.5 points per game on the season and has looked very rusty after missing effectively the entire campaign last year. However, Phoenix Suns veteran shooting guard Jamal Crawford believes Hayward is still finding his rhythm on the court and will ultimately come up big in the playoffs […]

After missing the entire season last year recovering from a fractured left ankle, it’s taking Boston Celtics small forward Gordon Hayward some time to get back to his old form and that was to be expected. Entering Friday, Gordon Hayward is averaging 10.9 points, 5.2 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game while shooting 41.4 percent […]

Boston Celtics small forward Gordon Hayward can’t catch a break. After missing the two previous games due to an illness, Hayward returned to the Celtics’ lineup on Friday against the Atlanta Hawks, only to get hit in the chin and head back to the locker room with a trainer. Gordon Hayward is headed to the […]

The Boston Celtics take on the Atlanta Hawks on Friday in Boston and all signs point toward Gordon Hayward returning to the lineup. Gordon Hayward has missed the previous two games due to an illness. The swingman, however, is not on the latest Celtics injury report. #NEBHInjuryReport for tomorrow night vs Atlanta: Jaylen Brown (illness) […]

The Boston Celtics take on the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday at home and will be without star point guard Kyrie Irving, small forward Gordon Hayward, and center Al Horford. Kyrie Irving has shoulder stiffness, Al Horford has been dealing with patellar tendinitis and it just hasn’t healed, and Gordon Hayward is sick. Per #Celtics, Al […]

The Boston Celtics spent a large part of their poor start to the season lamenting Gordon Hayward’s slow return to action. Defensive ace Marcus Smart, also looking for answers to steer his team to a winning route, took matters into his own hands. As Tom Westerholm of MassLive describes it, the pesky defender got into […]

The Boston Celtics started off the year slow, losing to teams that they easily should have beaten. This season marked the first time that the Celtics full lineup was able to play together after injury struck Gordon Hayward and Kyrie Irving last season. The Celtics were supposed to be the powerhouse team in the Eastern Conference, […]

Gordon Hayward finally got the monkey off his back on Saturday night. He had his first standout performance for the Boston Celtics and he put up 30 points, nine rebounds, and eight assists. It was exactly the kind of performance Boston expected from Hayward when they inked him to a four-year, $128 million deal. But […]

Gordon Hayward’s return from his gruesome injury suffered in game one of last season was a major setback for the Boston Celtics. He missed his entire first season with the Celtics and his second season was off to a slow start. Brad Stevens admits the road back hasn’t been easy. “This has not been easy […]

Gordon Hayward got his mojo back. In the process, he accomplished a feat that no other Boston Celtic has ever done. According to Celtics Stats on Twitter, the one-time All-Star became the first Boston reserve to notch 30-plus points, 9-plus rebounds, and 8-plus assists in a game. Gordon Hayward is the first Celtics player in […]

The Boston Celtics have to be fired up after Gordon Hayward’s breakout game. In fact, they couldn’t hide their excitement after dousing their teammate with some Gatorade as he was having his post-game interview, per NBC Sports Boston. 📹 @KyleDraperTV talked to @gordonhayward after the C's win and of course the team had to douse […]

Boston Celtics star Kyrie Irving believes teammate Gordon Hayward must assert himself in the game like he did when he was a star with the Utah Jazz. The Celtics were expected to be the new kings of the East after LeBron James crossed over to the West with the Los Angeles Lakers. However, that is not […]

It is a fun fact that two of the Boston Celtics’ current players share the same birthday. Those two players are none other than All-Stars Kyrie Irving at Gordon Hayward. Both were born on March 23rd, but Hayward is two years older as he was born in 1990 while Irving in 1992. There is no […]

Boston Celtics forward Gordon Hayward refers to himself in the third person as “Old G.” According to Chris Forsberg of NBC Boston, the one-time All-Star is eager to get back his old form. I enjoy third-person references from Gordon Hayward #OldG "There was a play today where I went around and tried to shoot a […]

Alec Burks made his Cleveland Cavaliers debut Friday against an old friend, Boston Celtics small forward Gordon Hayward. Burks and Hayward were teammates together with the Utah Jazz. Burks, who finished with 15 points in his first game with Cleveland, believes Hayward is going to return to All-Star form. Alec Burks on Hayward: "When I […]

When you miss a year of basketball like Boston Celtics small forward Gordon Hayward did last season, you’re not just going to come back and immediately start playing well against the best players in the world. Hayward suffered a fractured left ankle in the Celtics’ season-opening loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Oct. 17, 2017 […]

Kyrie Irving gave his unfiltered thoughts on what the Boston Celtics need to start making a push for the Eastern Conference crown, recently calling out teammate Gordon Hayward and his passive approach coming back from injury. Hayward has been a shadow of himself since returning to the lineup, recently taking a role off the bench […]

The Boston Celtics will be without Gordon Hayward on Saturday when they take on the Dallas Mavericks on the road, according to Jay King of The Athletic. King writes: “Gordon Hayward is out tonight with ankle soreness. Terry Rozier is questionable with knee soreness.” It’s no secret that Hayward is working his way back slowly […]

Clarity is one of the most important conversations to have for a team. In basketball, it’s important for the coach to establish roles throughout the team: transparency helps with short and long-term goals. For instance, the team must provide a blueprint for the team, with everyone understanding what they bring to the table. Who is […]

It’s perfectly normal for players to suddenly minimize physicality after enduring a major injury. But even with a horrible-looking injury last year, Boston Celtics All-Star forward Gordon Hayward still embraces physicality as he looks to regain his mental confidence on the court. Mass Live’s Tom Westerholm sat down with Hayward as he talked about how […]

Gordon Hayward came into the 2018-19 NBA season with high expectations after being forced to miss the entire 2017-18 NBA season due to a gruesome ankle injury that he suffered in the first game of the year. He worked hard all season and throughout the offseason to get back to full strength and many thought […]

After being out of commission for a whole year nursing a gruesome leg injury, Boston Celtics swingman Gordon Hayward is understandably still showing a lot of rust. Fortunately for the 28-year-old, he appears to have the full backing of his head coach, Brad Stevens. Following the Celtics’ Friday night overtime victory against the Toronto Raptors, […]

The Boston Celtics are slowly turning their season around, and Gordon Hayward thinks Friday’s win over the Toronto Raptors can be a “building block” as they establish their dominance in the Eastern Conference. Gordon Hayward was instrumental to Boston’s huge overtime win over the Raptors, tallying 15 points, five rebounds, five assists and four steals […]

Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens says small forward Gordon Hayward no longer has a firm minutes restriction. Hayward suffered a fractured left ankle on opening night last season. He has been playing around 25 minutes a game so far this year. The Celtics take on the Chicago Bulls Wednesday night. #Celtics Brad Stevens said […]

In light of the Boston Celtics’ 7-6 start to the young season, forward Gordon Hayward expressed his willingness to come off the bench if it helps his team turn the corner. “For me, I’m happy to be on the court, No. 1 more than anything and, No. 2, whatever I can do to help us […]

Boston Celtics small forward Gordon Hayward received a harsh welcome upon his return to Utah. His teammates, particularly Jayson Tatum, was ready for the Hayward boos thanks to playing college ball with former Duke teammate Grayson Allen. Mass Live’s Tom Westerholm wrote a column on Tatum’s comments on the Jazz fans’ unwelcoming treatment of Hayward. […]

During Gordon Hayward’s return game to Utah on Friday, the Jazz wanted to send the Celtics star a message. Whether it was intentional or not, the Jazz made a statement to start this game: their first three possessions involved Rudy Gobert setting screens for Joe Ingles — who was being guarded by Gordon Hayward. Jazz […]

Gordon Hayward returned to Utah to face the Jazz for the first time since signing with the Boston Celtics. He signed with the Celtics in the summer of 2017. Hayward was met with boo’s as soon as he hit the floor Friday night. Gordon Hayward says with a smile of the boos he heard tonight, […]

The Boston Celtics faced off against the Utah Jazz on Friday. It was the first game back in Utah for Gordon Hayward since leaving to sign with the Celtics. It was expected to be an emotional return for all parties involved Friday night. It also seems like one fan still has not got over Hayward […]

The Utah Jazz and the Boston Celtics squared off Friday night in what was the first game for Gordon Hayward back in Salt Lake City. As expected, Hayward was met with boos during the introductions and when he touched the ball each time. So, when current Jazz star Donovan Mitchell scored on Hayward, the crowd […]

Boston Celtics small forward Gordon Hayward was booed when he walked onto the floor in Utah 70 minutes before tipoff. The swingman was also booed by Jazz fans when he came onto the floor with his Celtics teammates. Hayward spent the first seven years of his NBA career with the Jazz. Gordon Hayward was greeted with […]

Boston Celtics star Gordon Hayward has officially marked his return to Utah. Hayward, who hasn’t played against the Utah Jazz since leaving them for the Celtics last season, made his first points back at the Vivint Smart Home Arena with a running layup off an assist from Jaylen Brown. Gordon Hayward gets on the board […]

It’s going to be an emotional Friday night for Boston Celtics small forward Gordon Hayward, as the swingman is making his return to Utah to face off against the Jazz. Hayward spent the first seven years of his NBA career in Utah, and Celtics head coach Brad Stevens is going to give his starting small forward […]

Before they lost Gordon Hayward to the Boston Celtics in free agency during the summer of 2017, the Utah Jazz spoke extensively to Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry and his representatives about bringing the All-Star guard to the team, according to Andy Larsen and Eric Walden of the Salt Lake Tribune. Kyle Lowry was an […]

Boston Celtics small forward Gordon Hayward makes his return to Utah Friday night to face off against the Jazz. Hayward spent the first seven years of his NBA career in Utah. Before the game even started, the Jazz were already showing Hayward some love on Twitter with a video tribute … though it isn’t exactly […]

As per an article from MassLive, Boston Celtics star Kyrie Irving wont be able to play in their game against the Utah Jazz on Friday to attend his grandfather’s memorial. Boston Celtics star Kyrie Irving won’t be in Utah on Friday. The Celtics’ star guard will be at his grandfather’s memorial, so he will miss […]