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Gordon Hayward’s free agency saga was filled with so much fanfare. From his decision not to return to the Utah Jazz to his process of finding his new team to that of him finally inking a contract with the Boston Celtics, it was always considered a spectacle for the news-hungry media that some tend to get […]

Gordon Hayward may have already agreed to play for the Boston Celtics earlier this month, but he still doesn’t have a lot of experience being in the city, until recently. The 27-year-old Butler product recently appeared on The Woj Pod with ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, where he shared the first time he had a night in […]

The re-recruitment of Gordon Hayward to the Boston Celtics had more layers than an onion can offer this summer, with years of history engrained between the prized free agent forward and his former Butler University head coach Brad Stevens, now four years at the helm of the Eastern Conference top seed. Stevens recounts the time […]

The NBA’s most active point of the free agent period seems to be wrapping up with most of the most prominent names already committed to a team. The Boston Celtics signed Gordon Hayward, who was one of the biggest free agents this offseason, but GM Danny Ainge relayed the message that they aren’t done. That […]

Earlier this summer, it was reported that Utah Jazz forward Joe Ingles shouldered the $10,000 bill needed by a legally-blind Jazz fan to see clearly again. This time around, it seems that Ingles is eyeing to impact another human being’s life through a different sensory organ. That person is Ingles’ former teammate Gordon Hayward, who should be […]

There was major movement across the league with many of the stars in the Eastern Conference heading to the Western Conference. However, All-Star forward Gordon Hayward was one of the few players to head East as he joined the Boston Celtics in free agency on a four-year, $128 million deal. During an interview with the […]

Following the departure of All-Star forward Gordon Hayward in free agency to the Boston Celtics, the Utah Jazz are looking to take a new direction with the franchise. According to Tony Jones of the Salt Lake Tribune, Jazz general manager Dennis Lindsey stated that the front office will now build the team around rising star big man […]

Much was made about Gordon Hayward‘s decision (or indecision?) to join the Boston Celtics, after an early-afternoon report by ESPN’s Chris Haynes that he had chosen to join the Eastern Conference regular season champions. The new addition to the team was adamant the hold up on his official announcement was not due to him finishing […]

On the same day his former Iowa State Cyclones teammate, Georges Niang, was cut by the Indiana Pacers, Abdel Nader has seemingly locked down an NBA contract as reported by The Vertical’s Shams Charania. Boston and 2016 second-round pick Abdel Nader have agreed in principle on a four-year, $6M rookie deal, league sources tell The Vertical. — Shams […]

The dawn of a new, promising era in Boston basketball is at hand following the Celtics‘ stellar offseason moves; at the top of which is the acquisition of coveted free agent, Gordon Hayward. Hayward, who made headlines by agreeing to a four-year, $128 million deal with the Celtics on Independence Day, is expected to be the face of the franchise […]

The Boston Celtics, on Friday, afternoon officially introduced their big splash in free agency in All-Star forward Gordon Hayward. It turned out to be quite a difficult decision-making process for Hayward, who held meetings with the Celtics, Utah Jazz, and Miami Heat. However, it has become increasingly clear that his decision to sign with Boston […]

Prior to Gordon Hayward formally announcing on the Fourth of July his decision to sign with the Boston Celtics, there was a report that leaked that the All-Star forward was going to make the move. It initially put the entire decision-making process on hold with Hayward rethinking his choice. According to Jared Weiss of Celtics Blog, it […]

The Boston Celtics made a huge splash this offseason by landing All-Star forward Gordon Hayward in free agency. It was a difficult decision-making process for Hayward that was narrowed down to choosing between the Celtics and Utah Jazz. According to Adam Himmelsbach of the Boston Globe, Gordon Hayward Sr. revealed that Boston’s loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers […]

Utah Jazz forward Joe Ingles got his big contract this summer. The Australian forward was signed to a four-year, $52 million deal. However, in the whole process, the Jazz lost their biggest superstar, forward Gordon Hayward. Ingles and Hayward are actually best friends off the court, and Ingles spoke to NBA Australia about the future relationship […]

The NBA Summer League 2017 enters the final stretch in Las Vegas with the playoff tournament beginning today at the Thomas & Mack and Cox Pavilion arenas. Playoffs are great for witnessing top prospects compete, but the NBA Summer League is more about young players getting experience and developing. Top 2017 NBA Draft picks Markelle […]

Following Gordon Hayward’s announcement that he will be moving to the Boston Celtics next season, the Salt Lake Cty faithful were understandably disappointed in him for leaving the Utah Jazz. He has received a lot of negative reactions from the team’s fans and even a subtle shot on social media from his former teammate, Rudy Gobert. […]

Despite his tumultuous free agency exit from the Utah Jazz, the coaching duo that brought the Boston Celtics their last title, Doc Rivers and Tom Thibodeau, shared why Gordon Hayward will be a relatively easy fit into the Beantown team’s system coming into the season. “I think he’s really humble,” Rivers said, according to CSNNE’s A. Sherrod Blakely. “His […]

Last week, All-Star forward Gordon Hayward made the decision to leave the Utah Jazz for the Boston Celtics via free agency on a four-year, $128 million deal. Hayward has voiced his appreciation for his seven seasons with the Jazz and even tried to help orchestrate a sign-and-trade to lessen the impact of his departure from the […]

The prized possession of this off-season, or so it seems, is now Boston Celtics forward Gordon Hayward. After meetings with Boston, his original team the Utah Jazz and Miami Heat, Hayward chose the Celtics and signed a four-year, $128 million deal. However, there was an interesting thing that happened in January of this year. During a Jazz-Celtics game […]

Since Gordon Hayward announced his decision that he will play for the Boston Celtics, the team has been finding ways to clear cap room for his signing. The Utah Jazz were reportedly open to making a sign-and-trade for his services in order to help the move push through, and also get some players or assets […]

Gordon Hayward broke a lot of hearts in Salt Lake City this summer when he decided to sign with the Boston Celtics. Some Jazz fans were so upset with his move that they even decided to burn his jerseys in anger. However, while fans were upset, the franchise itself decided to go in another direction. They actually thanked […]

It seems like this scenario happens every time a major player leaves his original franchise. Just like with Kevin Durant or LeBron James in the past, Utah Jazz fans are burning jerseys of their former star Gordon Hayward after he joined Boston on a four-year, $128 million deal. After a video of a Hayward jersey being burned […]

When Gordon Hayward’s piece was published on The Players’ Tribune, Utah Jazz fans were understandably upset, especially after finding out that their franchise player has decided to leave their team to play for the Boston Celtics instead. Many took to their social media accounts to voice out their opinion about his choice to bolt out of Salt […]

It’s only been a little over two days since Gordon Hayward made his decision to join the Boston Celtics, but a local dinner with longtime coach Brad Stevens has been seven years in the making. The two were seen grabbing some of Boston’s finest seafood at L’Osteria in North End. The sightings keep coming in. Gordon […]

The Utah Jazz are reportedly disappointed not only with talisman Gordon Hayward‘s departure, but also with the way he and his camp handled his exit from Salt Lake City. From July 4 at 11:17 p.m. PT, when news of his preferred destination was announced by ESPN’s Chris Haynes to 4:45 p.m. later that afternoon when his decision […]

In wake of Gordon Hayward‘s decision to join the Boston Celtics, it has left the Utah Jazz to consider other options to help fill the huge offensive void. According to Tony Jones of the Salt Lake Tribune, the Jazz are looking to hammer out a sign-and-trade with the Celtics to acquire veteran forward Jae Crowder. […]

Although he bares the look of a man that would likely use an axe to settle a disagreement, Utah Jazz coach Quin Snyder has a soft side, and he showed it by way of penning a heartfelt letter for former player, Gordon Hayward. A part of Snyder’s statement published on NBA.com: “Speaking on behalf of my […]

As the Boston Celtics continue to find ways to create cap space for the signing of Gordon Hayward, an unlikely team has emerged as a partner to help them resolve that issue. The Utah Jazz are apparently still open to do a sign-and-trade that will allow the C’s to add the 27-year-old’s $128 million salary […]

Gordon Hayward doesn’t come cheap. With Hayward’s arrival in Beantown, the Boston Celtics are necessitated to explore options on how to free up salary cap space to absorb the ex-Utah Jazz swingman’s max contract that’s calculated to be worth $128 million and spread out across four years. And according to the report of ESPN’s Ramona […]

Despite successfully adding an All-star small forward in Gordon Hayward to their fold, the Boston Celtics still have to address their significant need for a big man who can serve as a rim protector for them, and also help in their rebounding deficiency. According to HoopsHype’s Alex Kennedy, the Boston is already in the process of […]

Following a grueling decision-making process over the last several days, Gordon Hayward on Tuesday afternoon announced his decision to join the Boston Celtics. It was one that Hayward prepared for carefully in each scenario formulating letters for The Players’ Tribune for each possible choice that his agent told Jody Genessy of the Deseret News. Hayward, […]

Back and forth reporting on whether or not Gordon Hayward was slated to be joining the Boston Celtics next season was the sporting news that dominated Independence Day headlines. In a case almost reminiscent of the DeAndre Jordan/L.A. Clippers/Dallas Mavericks love triangle from a season ago, it was far from clear conjecture whether or not Hayward […]

The Boston Celtics on the 4th of July produced some major fireworks of their own by landing free agent All-Star forward Gordon Hayward. This offseason addition has already greatly impacted the Celtics’ championship odds in the eyes of the betting world putting them with the third-best odds tied alongside the San Antonio Spurs to win […]

The Boston Celtics just hit a grand slam on the Fourth of July by landing prized free agent Gordon Hayward with a four-year, $128 million contract. Celtics players rejoiced the news on social media; chief among them was point guard Isaiah Thomas. Apart from sending out a personal tweet, Thomas also sent word to ESPN (c/o Adrian Wojnarowski) on […]

Tuesday afternoon was not without it’s own entertainment. Utah Jazz star Gordon Hayward expected to make his choice of free agency, announced his decision to leave the Jazz and join the Boston Celtics after a confusing series of reports. The end result was an upset Jazz fan base and a message from at least one former teammate, […]

When NBA teams’ fans who saw their franchise player leave in free agency, it has been somewhat of a rite to go to their social media accounts and rant about the unfortunate development for them. Burning jerseys has also been a norm for those who seem to have take the development the hardest. That was exactly the […]

The Boston faithful were ecstatic following the announcement Gordon Hayward made that he has agreed to join the Celtics on a four year, $128 million deal. They are not the only ones excited in seeing him in the Green and White jersey, but also their players, who will be playing alongside the 6-foot-8 small forward […]

The 4th of July festivities for most people also included the anticipation on where Gordon Hayward will decide to play for starting next season. It took a lot of turns throughout the day as conflicting reports emerged, until he finally took to the Players’ Tribune to make his official announcement to join the Boston Celtics. […]

After a loaded Independence Day filled with decisions for many free agents and one major indecision for others, members of the media were not shy to give Gordon Hayward and his camp the merited backlash after an original report by ESPN’s Chris Haynes was refuted by saying he indeed had not made a decision. Free-agent […]