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Days after they drafted LaMelo Ball with the 3rd overall pick, the Charlotte Hornets signed free agent forward Gordon Hayward to a massive four-year, $120-million deal. Hayward took to Twitter to express his excitement on joining the Hornets. In reaction, Ball gave his stamp of approval to their big free agent signing with a simple […]

Gordon Hayward has agreed to a four-year, $120 million deal with the Charlotte Hornets, inciting a lighthearted apology from the Phoenix Suns’ Mikal Bridges. I just wanna apologize for talking 💩 about Hayward declining that 30 M’s 😂😂😂😂😂 he knew wtf he was doing i am sorry — Mikal Bridges (@mikal_bridges) November 21, 2020 Similar […]

Gordon Hayward penned a parting message to the Boston Celtics on Saturday after his agreement with the Charlotte Hornets became public. In the message, Hayward thanked his Celtics teammates and all Boston fans for the support they showed him in his three-year run with the Cs. The swingman also said he’s excited to get to […]

Former Boston Celtics small forward Gordon Hayward’s wife sent out a message on social media right after her husband signed a massive free-agent deal with the Charlotte Hornets. Robyn Hayward said, “Contrary to the media in Boston, I have really enjoyed my time there and the relationships I made.” Robyn Hayward: “Contrary to the media […]

Charlotte Hornets owner Michael Jordan called Gordon Hayward late Friday night in an effort to close the deal for Charlotte to land the small forward, according to Zach Lowe of ESPN. Whatever Jordan said worked, as Hayward has agreed to a four-year, $120 million deal with the Hornets. Michael Jordan called Gordon Hayward late last […]

The Charlotte Hornets have agreed to a four-year contract worth $120 million with former Boston Celtics small forward Gordon Hayward, per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Free agent Gordon Hayward is signing a 4-year, $120M deal with Charlotte, per source. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) November 21, 2020 Hayward, 30, signed a four-year, $128 million contract with the […]

The Charlotte Hornets are planning to pursue Gordon Hayward in free agency even though it appears the small forward wants to play for the Indiana Pacers, per Michael Scotto of Hoops Hype. Hayward is an unrestricted free agent after declining his 2020-21 player-option with the Celtics. The swingman signed a four-year, $63 million offer sheet […]

Gordon Hayward has some decisions to make after opting-out of his player option with the Boston Celtics, making him an unrestricted free agent. While Hayward has been linked to multiple teams this offseason, he has reportedly expressed interest in joining the Indiana Pacers. "Gordon Hayward is fully focused and wants to sign a deal with […]

In a tweet that was sent out on Friday morning, Marc Stein of The New York Times noted that the Pacers are still working on ways to complete a sign-and-trade deal with the Boston Celtics that would bring Gordan Hayward to his home state of Indiana. The Pacers are believed to be one of several […]

It’s looking more and more like Gordon Hayward has already packed his things and is on his way out of the Boston Celtics. After officially opting out of his $34 million player option for the C’s, it’s now being reported that Hayward has indeed played his last season in Boston. Chris Mannix of Sports Illustrated […]

Boston Celtics center Enes Kanter decided Thursday to exercise his $5 million player option for the 2020-21 season, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. Ahead of the 2019-2020 season, Kanter chose to ink a two-year, $9.7 million deal with the Celtics. The former third overall pick of the Utah Jazz joined Boston […]

After working with the Boston Celtics to extend his player option deadline until Thursday, Gordon Hayward has opted out of his $34 million player option, allowing him to become an unrestricted free agent, according to The Athletic’s Sham Charania. Celtics’ Gordon Hayward has opted out of his $34M deal for the 2020-21 season and will […]

Gordon Hayward did the unthinkable on Thursday, opting out of his contract with the Boston Celtics to test the open free agency market this offseason. Hayward, who signed a four-year, $127.8 million contract with the Celtics in 2017, was set to make $34,187,085 in 2020-21 if he picked up his player option. The former Utah Jazz […]

The New York Knicks were thought to be chasing a star point guard this offseason. But with Chris Paul going to the Phoenix Suns and the Houston Rockets seemingly content to retain Russell Westbrook (for now), the Knicks might miss out on their chance to acquire a star point guard. That does not, however, mean […]

If Gordon Hayward picks up his 2020-21 player option with the Boston Celtics, he could get traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers for Andre Drummond, per Chris Mannix of Sports Illustrated. Hayward’s player option is worth $34.2 million. Drummond has already exercised his player option for the 2020-21 season. “Something I’ve been hearing across the league […]

Gordon Hayward has until 5 p.m. ET on Thursday to decide on whether or not he wants to opt-in with the Boston Celtics in 2020. While Hayward mulls over his options, Brad Stevens made it clear that he’s just a phone call away for the veteran forward. “I mean, he knows us, he knows me, […]

Boston Celtics veteran swingman Gordon Hayward had his $32.4 million player option deadline on Tuesday extended, sparking a debate over a potential deal. Now the upstart Atlanta Hawks have emerged as a possible destination. Per Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports, the Hawks are “in play” for the 30-year-old Hayward. Yahoo Sources: The Atlanta Hawks are […]

The Boston Celtics came that close to acquiring Jrue Holiday from the New Orleans Pelicans. Holiday is headed to the Bucks after Milwaukee agreed to send Eric Bledsoe, George Hill and five draft picks to the Pelicans. It was a massive deal in terms of draft capital, especially because the picks include swaps that favor […]

Gordon Hayward and the Boston Celtics are working to extend the deadline on the small forward to decide on his $34.2 million player option for the 2020-21 season from Tuesday at 5 p.m. to Thursday afternoon, per Zach Lowe of ESPN. If Hayward declines his lucrative player option, he’ll become an unrestricted free agent and […]

Not so long ago, it seemed merely a formality Boston Celtics swingman Gordon Hayward would pick up his $34.2 million option for the 2020-21 season. However, there is a growing possibly Hayward could decline the option in pursuit of a new, long-term deal. Mark Murphy of the Boston Herald  reported Hayward’s apparent indecisiveness could lead him […]

The New York Knicks reportedly have trade interest in Gordon Hayward if the Boston Celtics decide to move him, per Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer. Hayward has a player option for the 2020-21 season worth $34,187,085. There have been rumors going around that the former Utah Jazz All-Star could decline it and enter unrestricted free […]

According to ESPN’s Zach Lowe, the Boston Celtics are contemplating using their three first-round draft selections (14, 26, and 30) to trade up in the 2020 NBA Draft. Memo to Danny Ainge, Brad Stevens, and the Boston Celtics: keep the picks. There are four players who are justifiable number-one picks in this draft class: Anthony […]

There have been rumors flying around that Gordon Hayward wants to leave the Boston Celtics to find another team. Hayward has been linked to the Indiana Pacers, and he even has a home in Indiana. On the daily Locked On Celtics Podcast, host John Karalis and Locked On Pacers host Tony East discussed ways the […]

In recent seasons, veteran swingman Gordon Hayward has at times looked like the odd one out amidst the youth movement on the Boston Celtics. As the Celtics look to feature their young wing studs more in Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, could it lead to Hayward’s potential exodus from the team? Via Adam Wells of […]

Gordon Hayward has a really big decision in front of him. He has a player option on his contract for $34.2 million next season. That may seem like an easy decision, but Hayward has a lot of injury issues and may want to sign a long-term deal. According to Zach Lowe and Bobby Marks on […]

Boston Celtics forward Gordon Hayward has seen his name thrown around in the rumor mill of late, and the Portland Trail Blazers have now emerged as one of the 30-year-old’s potential destinations this offeason. According to reports, Portland big man Zach Collins might play a key role in any trade deal between these two sides. […]

Boston Celtics swingman Gordon Hayward has a $34.2 million player option for the 2020-21 NBA season, one he would seemingly accept given the financial state of the league and the uncertainty of free agency. However, ESPN’s Zach Lowe reports there is a possibility Hayward will opt out in search of another long-term deal in the […]

According to SNY’s Ian Begley, the Indiana Pacers have interest in acquiring Gordon Hayward from the Boston Celtics. In June, The IndyStar’s J. Michael told NBC Sports Boston’s A. Sherrod Blakely that the Pacers would “no doubt” have interest in acquiring Hayward from Boston. This would be a forced transaction on the Pacers’ end. Hayward is […]

The often-mentioned rumor of the Indiana Pacers having significant interest in Boston Celtics forward Gordon Hayward has once more resurfaced. Per SNY’s Ian Begley, the Pacers have shown interest in trading for the All-Star forward. Something to keep an eye on once we find out when NBA teams can start making trades: some within the […]

Boston Celtics small forward Gordon Hayward has a player option worth $34,187,085 for the 2020-21 season and he’s expected to pick it up since he won’t get that type of money on the open market. Some pundits around the NBA believe the Celtics should trade Hayward this offseason for a player under a long-term contract […]

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott has received an outpouring of messages of support since suffering a gruesome ankle injury in the Cowboys’ 37-34 win over the New York Giants, from fellow athletes to fans to Cowboys owner Jerry Jones. One athlete who took to social media to show support for the 27-year old quarterback is […]

Boston Celtics forward Gordon Hayward made a surprise return to the team’s lineup during Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Miami Heat after a month’s absence. He only appeared in a total of five playoff games for the team due to an ankle injury sustained back in their first-round series against the […]

The Boston Celtics still have a bright future after losing to the Miami Heat in six games in the Eastern Conference Finals. While the Celtics were the more talented team on paper and missed a prime opportunity to reach the NBA Finals thanks to some late-game collapses, this core led by Kemba Walker and youngsters Jayson […]

Is Victor Oladipo out of the Indiana Pacers? If rumors are to be believed, the answer is yes. Reports are swirling that the athletic guard is looking to move elsewhere. If that happens, it will be an unfortunate parting of ways as Oladipo had his best year in the NBA just two years ago with […]

Boston Celtics small forward Gordon Hayward appeared in just five playoff games for the team at Walt Disney World due to an ankle injury he suffered during the first round against the Philadelphia 76ers. Once he came back against the Miami Heat, Hayward wasn’t even close to being 100 percent and we are starting to […]

The Indiana Pacers are facing a very interesting offseason ahead of them, with a few key personnel changes expected to be on the horizon. According to a new report, two-time All-Star guard Victor Oladipo might just be one of a number of players who will be on their way out of Indiana in the offseason. […]

In the third quarter of Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the Boston Celtics and the Miami Heat, Gordon Hayward had a wide-open layup after a perfect set-up by his teammates. Instead of acquiring two points, Hayward became a Shaqtin’ a Fool candidate. Peep the pristine ball movement by the Celtics which left […]

Boston Celtics general manager Danny Ainge had an awesome reaction to the news of Gordon Hayward and his wife, Robyn, welcoming their fourth child on Wednesday. Ainge retweeted the news of the baby’s birth, and he joked that he’s already envisioning the junior Hayward in Celtics green. https://twitter.com/danielrainge/status/1308915218458738690 Robyn announced the arrival of Gordon Theodore […]

Boston Celtics forward Gordon Hayward and his wife, Robyn, welcomed their fourth child and first son into the world on Wednesday. Shortly before Gordon and the Celtics were set to tip-off Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Miami Heat in the bubble, Robyn announced the birth of Gordon Theodore Hayward (Theo) on […]