<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/celtics-news-jayson-tatum-drops-trade-admission-in-wake-of-boston-signing-gordon-hayward');   ga('set', 'title', 'Jayson Tatum drops eye-opening trade admission in wake of Celtics signing Gordon Hayward');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Jayson-Tatum-drops-eye-opening-trade-admission-in-wake-of-Boston-signing-Gordon-Hayward.jpg"><figcaption>ClutchPoints</figcaption></figure><h1>Jayson Tatum drops eye-opening trade admission in wake of Celtics signing Gordon Hayward</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-11-04T14:08:12-08:00">November 4th, 2:08pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-11-04T14:08:12-08:00">November 4th, 2:08pm</time><address><a>Julian Ojeda</a>Julian Ojeda is an Orlando-based sports journalist with 3 years of professional writing under his belt, specializing in both NBA and NFL coverage. A devoted Orlando Magic fan, he deftly balances fervent fandom with insightful reporting, possessing a keen eye for compelling narratives.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Boston Celtics</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum recently revealed a surprising reaction to the Celtics’ 2017 signing of All-Star forward Gordon Hayward, sparking new conversations about his early career with the team. Speaking on the “Club520podcast,” hosted by former NBA player Jeff Teague, Brandon Hendricks, and SBWells, Tatum shared that he initially questioned his future in Boston following the team’s acquisition of Hayward, even considering the possibility of a trade before playing his first NBA game.</p><p>Reflecting on the moment, Tatum disclosed that Hayward’s arrival had left him <a href="https://x.com/ClutchPoints/status/1853512044143837483" rel="noopener">feeling uncertain about his role</a> with the team.</p><p>“I get drafted, Gordon Hayward signed with the Celtics. I called my agent like, ‘yo I got to get traded,’” Tatum said. The young forward explained that his competitive mindset had him eager to secure a starting position, especially given the expectations surrounding his talent after being drafted third overall in 2017.</p><h2><b>Jayson Tatum’s agent urged patience amid Celtics’ blockbuster moves landing Gordon Hayward</b></h2><p>Tatum’s agent, however, encouraged patience, reassuring the rookie that the Boston Celtics organization was committed to his development. “I’m in Summer League before I ever play a game… he’s like, ‘you gotta chill. I’m like, yo I’m trying to play. I didn’t get drafted to come off the bench and not start. He was like, ‘you’re in a great organization, they’re gonna teach you how to play the right way,’” Tatum recalled.</p><p>The context of Tatum’s concerns becomes clearer when considering the Celtics’ offseason moves in 2017. Boston had recently orchestrated a major trade, sending Isaiah Thomas, Jae Crowder, Ante Žižić, and a 2018 first-round draft pick — which Cleveland used to select Collin Sexton — to the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/a-detailed-look-at-what-cleveland-cavaliers-ultimately-got-for-trading-kyrie-irving">Cavaliers in exchange for Kyrie Irving</a>. Shortly afterward, the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/gordon-hayward-nba-contracts">Celtics signed Hayward to a four-year, $128 million contract</a>, cementing their aspirations for immediate contention.</p><p>Unfortunately for the Celtics, Hayward sustained a severe ankle injury in the season opener against Cleveland, sidelining him for the remainder of the 2017-18 season. This unexpected setback created opportunities for Tatum and teammate Jaylen Brown to step into prominent roles. The young duo flourished, ultimately leading Boston to the Eastern Conference Finals, where they faced LeBron James and the Cavaliers.</p><h2><b>Tatum and Brown’s journey to champions highlights Celtics’ growth</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Jayson-Tatum-0-and-guard-Jaylen-Brown-7-celebrates-with-the-Larry-OBrian-Trophy.jpg"><figcaption>© Peter Casey-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Since that pivotal rookie season, Tatum and Brown have continued to elevate the Celtics, making multiple appearances in the Eastern Conference Finals and securing two trips to the NBA Finals. In 2024, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/celtics-news-jayson-tatum-reveals-moment-boston-win-nba-title">Tatum and Brown finally brought a championship to Boston</a>, defeating the Dallas Mavericks and establishing themselves among the league’s elite duos.</p><p>Teague, who played with the Celtics for a short stint in the 2020-21 season, empathized with Tatum’s initial anxiety over playing time. “I’m not gonna lie, I would’ve been worried too. I mean, JB [Jaylen Brown],” Teague commented, acknowledging the competitive pressure on young players vying for minutes on a team loaded with talent.</p><p>Overall, the podcast discussion offers a glimpse into the internal dynamics and aspirations that have shaped Tatum’s journey from a hopeful rookie to a seasoned star and NBA champion. As Boston’s core continues to mature, Tatum’s revelations underscore the team’s growth and the critical role of patience and development in his career trajectory.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Jayson Tatum drops eye-opening trade admission in wake of Celtics signing Gordon Hayward

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/timberwolves-news-gordon-hayward-truth-bomb-ex-teammate-rudy-goberts-defensive-weakness');   ga('set', 'title', 'Gordon Hayward drops truth bomb on Timberwolves star Rudy Gobert’s defensive weakness');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Gordon-Hayward-drops-truth-bomb-on-ex-teammate-Rudy-Goberts-defensive-weakness.jpg"></figure><h1>Gordon Hayward drops truth bomb on Timberwolves star Rudy Gobert’s defensive weakness</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-10-30T14:50:13-07:00">October 30th, 2:50pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-10-30T14:50:13-07:00">October 30th, 2:50pm</time><address><a>Jackson Stone</a>Jackson Stone is a Mercer University senior from Atlanta on track to graduate with a BA in communications. A lifelong sports lover, Jackson is a die-hard fan of all Atlanta teams. He joined ClutchPoints in 2023.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Minnesota Timberwolves</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Minnesota Timberwolves dropped to 2-2 on the young season on Tuesday night with a <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/timberwolves-news-chris-finch-calls-out-culprit-behind-loss-to-mavericks">loss to the Dallas Mavericks</a> despite a <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/minnesota-timberwolves">red hot start for star shooting guard Anthony Edwards</a>, who cooled off considerably down the stretch. The Timberwolves obviously have plenty of time to figure things out but haven’t been able to integrate newly acquired pieces Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo very seamlessly thus far.</p><p>The Timberwolves’ defense is anchored by reigning Defensive Player of the Year Rudy Gobert. Recently, retired NBA guard Gordon Hayward, who played alongside Gobert for several seasons with the Utah Jazz, broke down the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=4068&amp;v=L7VimUK6GHY&amp;feature=youtu.be" rel="noopener">one key weakness</a> that Gobert has on that side of the floor during a visit to the Pat Bev Podcast with Rone.</p><p>“He always had problems guarding around the perimeter and that was something anytime we played like a quick guard that can also shoot it was going to be tough for us,” said Hayward. “We had really tough times against Boston when they had IT (Isiah Thomas). We had really tough times against Kemba, we had really tough times against Dame. Guards that if he came out too far they go right around him, and if he’s back at all they’re just shooting.”</p><p>Hayward made sure to reiterate that Gobert was still excellent overall on that end of the floor.</p><p>“So I think that would probably be his only critique as a defensive player is being able to guard the perimeter,” said Hayward. “Now I don’t think he’s bad at it, I think its just those are world class elite level players, that’s just what they did was coming off pick and rolls, shooting.”</p><p>Timberwolves fans saw firsthand Gobert’s apparent inability to keep up with quicker players on the perimeter during the team’s loss to the Dallas Mavericks in last year’s Western Conference Finals, as Luka Doncic hit a game winning three over Gobert during Game 2 of that sereis.</p><p>Perimeter defense has been one area where fans of Anthony Davis and Bam Adebayo believe that those players have Gobert beat on that end of the floor. However, Gobert’s generationally great rim protection and ability to play help defense may still make him the game’s best defender, even if he isn’t the quickest out on the perimeter.</p><p>In any case, the Timberwolves will look to get back in the win column on Friday evening at home against the Denver Nuggets in a rematch of last year’s semifinals series.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Gordon Hayward drops truth bomb on Timberwolves star Rudy Gobert’s defensive weakness

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/thunder-news-gordon-hayward-calls-out-trading-for-him');   ga('set', 'title', 'Gordon Hayward calls out Thunder for trading for him');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Thunder-news-Gordon-Hayward-calls-out-OKC-for-trading-for-him.jpg"></figure><h1>Gordon Hayward calls out Thunder for trading for him</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-10-02T07:26:23-07:00">October 2nd, 7:26am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-10-02T07:26:23-07:00">October 2nd, 7:26am</time><address><a href="https://haydencilley.wixsite.com/hayden-cilley-s-port">Hayden Cilley</a>Hayden Cilley joined ClutchPoints in August 2024 as a Phoenix Suns and Mercury reporter, as well as an Associate Editor. Hayden graduated from the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism at Arizona State University while covering events like the 2023 NCAA Men's Final Four, the 2024 Vrbo Fiesta Bowl and the Arizona State men's swim and dive team. He recently covered the Phoenix Mercury for The Next Hoops and PHNX Sports.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Oklahoma City Thunder made a big splash with the Charlotte Hornets during the 2023-24 NBA season, as the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/thunder-news-okc-trade-hornets-gordon-hayward">Thunder traded for Gordon Hayward</a>. However, the move didn’t pan out the way that Oklahoma City general manager Sam Presti or fans envisioned it. Following Hayward’s retirement, he told Jared Weiss of The Athletic about <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5800432/2024/09/30/gordon-hayward-retirement-celtics-championship/" rel="noopener">his opinion of Oklahoma City trading for him</a>, all for them not to utilize him.</p><p>“Now, on their end, (I) totally get it,” Hayward said. “They’re the top team in the West; they’re rolling. You don’t want to jeopardize that chemistry and teamwork that they have, and you’re adding a guy who would potentially change that. I’m a guy that doesn’t necessarily need to have the ball, but I would be a bigger piece. You’re not just adding somebody who’s a spot shooter.”</p><p>Hayward had a solid career, making the all-star team once and <a href="https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/h/haywago01.html" rel="noopener">averaging 15.2 points over his 14-year career</a>. The NBA journeyman made his impact on a below-average Hornets team for four seasons. After being traded to the Thunder, they already had their young core intact. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, and Chet Holmgren made up their Big 3, in addition to head coach Mark Daigneault.</p><h2><b>Why was Gordon Hayward unhappy with the Thunder?</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Gordon-Hayward-calls-out-Thunder-for-trading-him.jpg"><figcaption>© Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Although the Thunder had the No. 1 seed, they stuck with the same rotations before Hayward arrived. The former all-star only averaged 17.2 minutes per game, his lowest since his rookie season. Also, Hayward is someone who can truly be a playmaker at that guard/forward position. </p><p>His ability to attack the basket, shoot off the dribble, and run an offense is something that could’ve taken pressure off of the young guys. Players like Gilgeous-Alexander and Williams wouldn’t have to worry about being facilitators and playmakers all the time. Even though <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/thunder-news-gordon-haywards-frustrating-admission-failed-thunder-stint">Hayward was frustrated with his role on the Thunder</a>, he kept things in perspective and showed no hard feelings toward his former team. </p><p>“That’s not what I was told I was going to be either,” Hayward said. “I was never told that I was going to just come in and sit in the corner. So I get it from their end. I could have helped, I truly believed I could have helped, but no ill will toward them at all. I think they’re going to be good. You see a lot of young Boston in them with the talent that they have. I wish them the best.”</p><p>As Hayward heads into retirement, the Thunder are looking to leap from regular season success to playoff success in the 2024-25 NBA season.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Gordon Hayward calls out Thunder for trading for him

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/gordon-hayward-reveals-movie-production-origins-support-for-charlotte-hornets');   ga('set', 'title', 'Gordon Hayward reveals movie production origins, support for Charlotte Hornets');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Gordon-Hayward-reveals-movie-production-origins-support-for-Charlotte-Hornets.jpg"></figure><h1>Gordon Hayward reveals movie production origins, support for Charlotte Hornets</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-09-27T14:14:16-07:00">September 27th, 2:14pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-09-27T14:14:16-07:00">September 27th, 2:14pm</time><address><a href="http://designsux.com">Burtland Dixon</a>As an avid enthusiast of entertainment, Burtland Dixon is a passionate individual who revels in the magic of movies, sports, music, and pop culture. Whether it's catching the latest blockbuster, watching the marquee matchup of the week, attending live concerts, or getting immersed in the world of gaming, Burtland finds joy in all forms of entertainment.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Entertainment</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Gordon Hayward, a former NBA All-Star, recently announced his retirement at 34, ending a career marked by his stints with the Utah Jazz, Boston Celtics, and most recently, the Oklahoma City Thunder. While his journey as a professional athlete has come to a close, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/heat-news-gordon-hayward-reveals-how-close-he-was-to-signing-with-miami-over-celtics">Hayward</a> is not slowing down. Instead, he’s shifting gears and <a href="https://uproxx.com/dimemag/gordon-hayward-movie-producer-interview-notice-to-quit/" rel="noopener">diving headfirst into new passions</a> — from fatherhood to film production, Uproxx reports. In an interview, Hayward expressed excitement about the next phase of his life, revealing his plans to focus on personal interests that took a back seat during his NBA tenure.</p><p>Having more time for family, Hayward can now be present for milestones he often missed while playing. Although his children initially weren’t thrilled about his retirement, they’ve begun to appreciate their dad’s increased presence in their lives. Aside from family, Hayward is pursuing other hobbies like golf and tennis, sports he has always enjoyed. But perhaps the most surprising venture in his post-playing career is his leap into the world of filmmaking, a move fueled by a deep love for storytelling.</p><h2>From the Hardwood to Hollywood</h2><p>Hayward’s production company, Whiskey Creek Productions, is set to release its first film, Notice to Quit. The story, centered on a struggling New York real estate broker navigating personal and professional turmoil, marks Hayward’s first foray into filmmaking. Partnering with Simon Hacker, a director Hayward first worked with on his documentary The Return, the duo bonded over their mutual passion for movies and decided to start a production company. Hayward didn’t foresee himself entering the film industry, but long plane rides as an NBA player offered him the chance to immerse himself in countless films, sparking his passion for cinematic storytelling.</p><p>The journey into filmmaking was partly inspired by the dramatic turn of events early in his Celtics career. A severe leg injury in his very first game sidelined him for the entire season, and during his recovery, Hayward collaborated with Hacker on a documentary chronicling his rehabilitation. That partnership blossomed into a creative collaboration that eventually gave birth to Whiskey Creek.</p><p>While Hayward’s future in film looks bright, his heart remains tied to basketball and his former teams, particularly the Charlotte Hornets. Gordon Hayward spoke about his fondness for the Hornets and expressed hope that the team can find renewed success. “I loved my time in Charlotte,” he shared in a recent interview, underscoring his continued connection to the city where he and his family have chosen to stay.</p><p>Hayward’s admiration for the Hornets reflects his commitment to the franchise that signed him in 2020, even as he embarks on this exciting new chapter. Although his NBA career is over, the respect between him and the Hornets continues, and fans can expect to see Hayward re-enter The Hive in his retired life — only this time, from a different vantage point.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Gordon Hayward reveals movie production origins, support for Charlotte Hornets

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/heat-news-gordon-hayward-reveals-how-close-he-was-to-signing-with-miami-over-celtics');   ga('set', 'title', 'Gordon Hayward reveals how close he was to signing with Heat over Celtics');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Gordon-Hayward-reveals-how-close-he-was-to-signing-with-Miami-over-Celtics.jpg"></figure><h1>Gordon Hayward reveals how close he was to signing with Heat over Celtics</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-08-08T10:53:10-07:00">August 8th, 10:53am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-08-08T11:24:43-07:00">August 8th, 11:24am</time><address><a>Zachary Weinberger</a>Zachary Weinberger joined ClutchPoints in October 2023 as a Miami Heat reporter as well as an Associate Editor. He graduated from Florida Atlantic University in 2022 after covering the school's athletic programs since his freshman year at the FAU University Press, where he was a Sports Editor and Editor-in-Chief. He then covered FAU Sports for The Palm Beach Post.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>It was the summer of 2017 and Miami Heat fans were awaiting the hopeful news of <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/gordon-hayward-interest-joining-heat">Gordon Hayward taking his talents to South Beach</a>. However, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/celtics-8-best-free-agent-signings-in-franchise-history-ranked">he would join the Boston Celtics</a> and the rest is history, but Hayward would appear on “The Dan LeBatard Show” where he <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOFF_ELjTPA" rel="noopener">spoke about the crucial decision</a> and how close he was to picking the Heat.</p><p>There was a feeling of certainty that Hayward would pick Miami as even the city was trying to sway the player by even putting up <a href="https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/nba-free-agency-rumors-gordon-hayward-miami-heat-utah-jazz-boston-celtics/v3mjxlqhpucc1cj0xlprtngce" rel="noopener">banners around the arena of himself</a> in a team jersey. Hayward would say to LeBatard that he “was very close” and that originally the Heat was his clear choice.</p><p>“That was a super tough decision,” Hayward said. “I basically visited three teams, I started with Miami, then did Boston, then finished with Utah, meeting with all those teams. I remember vividly telling my agent after each meeting, like I started with Miami, and I’m like, ‘I want to go to Miami. We don’t even need to do the other meetings.’ Miami is the place I want to be, and he kind of was like, ‘Well, we got to hear everyone out.’”</p><p>“The Heat have always been a first-class organization, so I was really, really close to signing there,” Hayward continued. “I feel like Spoelstra is one of the best coaches in the league, and obviously, Pat Riley is legendary in his own right. I was very close. Also, my brother-in-law lives in Miami. My wife would have loved living there and the beach and everything, but ultimately decided to go to Boston.”</p><h2><b>Gordon Hayward on why he didn’t choose the Heat</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Gordon-Hayward-in-Miami-on-Dec.-13-2023.jpg"><figcaption>Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports</figcaption></figure><p>According to LeBatard, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/heat-2024-nba-free-agency-grades-for-every-signing">the Heat were in full throttle</a> as for the interview with Hayward, they had people besides Pat Riley like Udonis Haslem, Juwan Howard, Alonzo Mourning, and others attend. However, the former Jazz, Celtics, and Charlotte Hornets star would say it was “reuniting” with Brad Stevens, whom they both played together at Butler, was the deciding factor.</p><p>“Well, you know, it was reuniting with with Brad [Stevens],” Hayward said. “Brad was one that sold it, you know, it’s hard to compete with, you know, somebody that I played under at Butler and had a huge, huge impact on my life, you know, not just as a player but also a person so, you know, it was that was kind of the key thing was being able to go play for him again.”</p><p>It will be one of those <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/heat-news-devin-booker-reveals-klay-thompson-reason-he-thought-heat-was-going-to-draft-him">“what if” scenarios for Heat fans</a>, especially since Hayward’s stint with the Boston was overshadowed by his first contest of the 2017-18 season against the Cleveland Cavaliers where very early on in the game, he would suffer from a fractured tibia and dislocated ankle in the left leg. Still, it’s not like it wasn’t a valiant effort by Riley as Hayward said he “did all the moves.”</p><p>“Yeah, he did all the moves. It was is nothing the Heat did,” Hayward said. “Like I said I was ready to join after that meeting. It was three [teams]. It would have been three great choices. Honestly, with either of those teams.”</p><p>Fast forward to the present and <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/gordon-hayward-makes-emotional-retirement-announcement-after-14-seasons">Hayward has officially announced he would retire</a> from basketball after playing 14 seasons in the NBA.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Gordon Hayward reveals how close he was to signing with Heat over Celtics

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He has been a fan of the Lakers since the three-peat but believes LeBron James is the greatest player of all time.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Young NBA players can get it rough sometimes, especially when you have guys like Metta World Peace across your team. Just hear it from recently retired Gordon Hayward who talks about a memorable moment with the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mavs-news-ron-artest-on-how-to-lock-down-luka-doncic-in-hypothetical-showdown">artist formerly known as Ron Artest</a>.</p><p>During a podcast appearance at The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz, Hayward recalls a hilarious moment he had with Artest during his early years in the league. His story comes after describing a common <a href="https://x.com/ClutchPoints/status/1821344803969253696" rel="noopener">scouting report on white players</a>, which is to go at them all game through isolation plays, drawing a laugh from the hosts.</p><p>“Maybe it was my face and hair and everything, but we played the Lakers, I think it was preseason, one of the years,” Hayward said.</p><p>“They have Ron Artest, and I checked in the game, and he, like, looks at me, and then looks back at Kobe, and looks at me, and he’s like, ‘Hey Kob,’ and he’s pointing at me like, ‘Just throw me the ball in the post, man. Look who’s guarding me. I got Bieber guarding me.'”</p><p>“Sure enough, you know, he just posted me up,” he added amid laughs from Le Batard. “Ron Artest was really good, and I was like, I had no chance guarding him.”</p><h2><b>Gordon Hayward’s NBA career</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Gordon-Hayward-warms-up-during-a-playoff-game.jpg"><figcaption>© Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports</figcaption></figure><p>Amid the teasing from Dan Le Batard and Stugotz about being compared to Justin Bieber, Hayward said, smiling, “I mean, what can you do? At that point, what am I gonna do? What am I gonna say to Ron Artest, you know what I mean? Like I was definitely trying not to fight that guy.”</p><p>This preseason game should have happened a few years since <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba-news-metta-world-peace-drops-eye-opening-take-on-malice-at-the-palace">the infamous Malice at the Palace</a>, a nationally televised <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2021/aug/10/untold-malice-at-the-palace-pistons-pacers-documentary" rel="noopener">melee that derailed</a> the Indiana Pacers’ best chance to win an NBA title. The league suspended Artest for the remainder of the season, costing the Pacers a valuable piece in the playoffs, as they lost a tenacious defensive presence who can put the ball in the hoop when he wants to.</p><p>While he changed his ways, Artest also changed his name to Metta World Peace. After winning the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/lakers-news-metta-world-peace-admits-he-still-watches-biggest-shot-of-his-career-from-2010-nba-finals">2010 Finals with the Lakers, Artest </a>still kept his reputation as one of the toughest guys in the NBA. It’s understandable for Hayward to react the way he did, but still, it was a hilarious “Welcome to the NBA” moment for the young star.</p><p>After 14 seasons, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/gordon-hayward-makes-emotional-retirement-announcement-after-14-seasons">Gordon Hayward retired from the NBA</a> during this offseason. The Utah Jazz selected Hayward ninth overall in the 2010 NBA Draft, and he spent seven seasons there before signing with the Boston Celtics in 2017. He had hoped to contribute to the Celtics’ championship hopes but an injury ended his first season there before it could get started, though he spent three years with the team. Afterward, he played three more seasons with the Charlotte Hornets before playing his final 26 games with the Oklahoma City Thunder after they acquired him in a trade.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Gordon Hayward recalls getting savagely humbled by Ron Artest

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/jazz-news-gordon-hayward-recalls-metta-world-peace-justin-bieber-moment');   ga('set', 'title', 'Former Jazz star Gordon Hayward recalls hilarious Metta World Peace, Justin Bieber moment');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Gordon-Hayward-recalls-hilarious-Metta-World-Peace-Justin-Bieber-moment.jpg"></figure><h1>Former Jazz star Gordon Hayward recalls hilarious Metta World Peace, Justin Bieber moment</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-08-07T13:03:18-07:00">August 7th, 1:03pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-08-07T13:03:18-07:00">August 7th, 1:03pm</time><address><a>Jackson Stone</a>Jackson Stone is a Mercer University senior from Atlanta on track to graduate with a BA in communications. A lifelong sports lover, Jackson is a die-hard fan of all Atlanta teams. He joined ClutchPoints in 2023.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Recently, former Utah Jazz star Gordon Hayward announced his retirement from the NBA after a long and successful career. While he was able to somewhat resurrect his career after a devastating leg injury to begin his tenure with the Boston Celtics, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/celtics-news-celtics-gordon-hayward-tribute-has-jayson-tatum-jaylen-brown-spin">Hayward’s prime days</a> were <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/gordon-hayward-net-worth">with the Jazz</a>, where he led them on several forays into the NBA playoffs.</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOFF_ELjTPA" rel="noopener">Throughout his career</a>, Hayward matched up with many legends and iconic franchises, including Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers. Recently, Hayward recalled a hilarious story from one of those matchups, including Metta World Peace, then known as Ron Artest, comparing him to a prevalent pop star.</p><p>“I remember, and this probably didn’t have to do with I was white, but maybe my face and hair and everything, but we played the Lakers, I think it was preseason,” said Hayward, via The Dan LeBatard Show. “They had Ron Artest and I checked in the game, and he like looks at me, then looks back at Kobe, then looks back at me, and he’s like, ‘Hey Kobe,’ and he’s pointing at me and says ‘just throw me the ball in the post, look who’s guarding me, I got Bieber guarding me.’ And sure enough he just posted me up, and this was when Ron Artest was really good, I had no chance of guarding him. I think coach took me out, sat right back down.”</p><h2><b>A successful career</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Hayward-warms-up.jpg"><figcaption>Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports</figcaption></figure><p>In addition to the story above, Hayward was also on the floor for the late Kobe Bryant’s final game in the NBA, in which he scored 60 points on 50 shot attempts.</p><p>Of course, Hayward’s career extended beyond just being an observer of historic moments and funny stories.</p><p>In his own right, Hayward was one of the better wings in the NBA, using his speed, size, and shooting touch to consistently keep defenders off balance and help establish at least some relevancy for the Jazz, including helping them upset the Los Angeles Clippers in the first round of the 2017 playoffs before running into Kevin Durant and the Golden State Warriors in round two.</p><p>As previously referenced, Hayward’s career took a frightening turn in October 2017 when he broke his leg in gruesome fashion vs the Cleveland Cavaliers just a few minutes into his Celtics tenure. While he was able to ultimately get back on the floor the following season and then enjoy some quality production with the Charlotte Hornets, he will always be a legend in the hearts of Jazz fans.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Former Jazz star Gordon Hayward recalls hilarious Metta World Peace, Justin Bieber moment

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/celtics-news-celtics-gordon-hayward-tribute-has-jayson-tatum-jaylen-brown-spin');   ga('set', 'title', 'Celtics’ Gordon Hayward tribute has Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown spin');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Celtics-news-Bostons-Gordon-Hayward-tribute-has-Jayson-Tatum-Jaylen-Brown-spin.jpg"><figcaption>8/1/24</figcaption></figure><h1>Celtics’ Gordon Hayward tribute has Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown spin</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-08-01T20:07:46-07:00">August 1st, 8:07pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-08-01T20:07:46-07:00">August 1st, 8:07pm</time><address><a>Steve Silverman</a>Steve Silverman has been covering the NFL for more than 35 years, and his writing has appeared in ESPN Magazine, Bleacher Report, CBS Sports, Pro Football Weekly, and Forbes.com. He has written 10 books, including "Who's Better, Who's Best in the NFL." He has won multiple awards from the Pro Football Writers of America.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Gordon Hayward <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/gordon-hayward-net-worth">announced his retirement</a> from the NBA after a 14-year career, and while he spent the first seven years of his career with the Utah Jazz, the Boston Celtics sent out a congratulatory tweet to Hayward and wished him well in his retirement.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Congrats Gordon Hayward on a great career and best of luck in your retirement ☘️ <a href="https://t.co/TQlZcxFqPU">pic.twitter.com/TQlZcxFqPU</a></p><p>— Boston Celtics (@celtics) <a href="https://twitter.com/celtics/status/1819120642639515770?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 1, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>The Celtics message on X to Hayward included two photographs with current Celtics stars Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum. In one of the photos, he is on the court with Brown and both players are smiling. In the other photo with Tatum, the pair are sharing a conversation</p><p>Hayward <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/gordon-hayward-makes-emotional-retirement-announcement-after-14-seasons">spent three years</a> with the Celtics after signing with Boston as a free agent prior to the 2017-18 season, and hopes were high that Hayward would play a key role in multiple deep playoff runs for Boston. However, he suffered a horrific broken leg in his first regular-season game with the Celtics, and that injury cost him a full season.</p><p>He was able to make a comeback an play in the 2018-19 season, but he was not back to full health until the following season.</p><p>During the 2019-20 season, Hayward averaged <a href="https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/h/haywago01.html">17.5 points per game</a> while playing and average 33.5 minutes per game. He played in 52 games that season.</p><p>During his time with the Celtics, he was able to compete in the playoffs in 2019 and 2020. The Celtics swept the Indiana Pacers in their first-round matchup in ’19, but they were defeated by the Bucks in five game in the Eastern Conference semifinals.</p><p>The following year, the Celtics swept the 76ers in their first playoff matchup but Hayward was only able to play in one game in that series. He did not play in the next round as the Celtics beat the Toronto Raptors in seven games. He returned in the Eastern Conference Finals when the Celtics lost to the Miami Heat in five games.</p><h2><b>Hayward started his career with the Utah Jazz</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Gordon-Hayward-spent-three-seasons-with-the-Celtics.jpg"><figcaption>Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports</figcaption></figure><p>He played with the Jazz for seven years after that team drafted him from Butler in 2010. He was the 9th pick in the first round of that draft.</p><p>Hayward was a double-figure scorer in all but his first season with the Jazz, and his best season came in 2016-17 when he was an All-Star. Hayward averaged 21.9 points and 5.4 rebounds per game that year. He connected on 47.1 percent of his shots from the field and 39.8 percent of his three-point shots.</p><p>Hayward delivered an <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/40698578/gordon-hayward-ends-nba-career-14-seasons">optimistic take</a> on his NBA career as he announced his departure from the sport. “Today, I am officially retiring from the game of basketball,” Hayward wrote. “It’s been an incredible ride and I’m so grateful to everyone who helped me achieve more than I ever imagined.”</p><p>Hayward spent the final season of his career with the Charlotte Hornets and the Oklahoma City Thunder after he was traded to the Thunder in the middle of the season. He averaged 9.8 points, 3.5 rebounds and 3.1 assists in 51 games.</p><p>The 34-year-old Gordon Hayward average 15.2 points, 4.4 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game throughout his career.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Celtics’ Gordon Hayward tribute has Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown spin

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/best-nba-free-agents-remaining-tyus-jones-luke-kennard-gordon-hayward-off-board');   ga('set', 'title', 'Best NBA free agents remaining with Tyus Jones, Luke Kennard, Gordon Hayward off board');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Best-NBA-free-agents-remaining-with-Tyus-Jones-Luke-Kennard-Gordon-Hayward-off-board.jpg"></figure><h1>Best NBA free agents remaining with Tyus Jones, Luke Kennard, Gordon Hayward off board</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-08-01T13:44:31-07:00">August 1st, 1:44pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-08-01T13:51:33-07:00">August 1st, 1:51pm</time><address><a>Brett Siegel</a>Brett Siegel joined ClutchPoints as a credentialed NBA insider and reporter in May 2023 after previously covering the NBA for Fastbreak on FanNation and NBA Analysis Network, as well as working with Louisville Basketball. From playing to coaching to covering the game as a media member, Brett has been involved with the game of basketball from many different perspectives. Breaking the news of various free agent signings, yearly NBA Draft news and other key stories around the league, Brett is always on the phone, getting the latest news and rumors around the NBA. Be sure to follow him on Twitter @BrettSiegelNBA.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Editorials</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>How is it already August? It seems like the 2023-24 NBA season just ended, yet here we are just over a month away from players reporting back to their teams for preseason practices and training camp in preparation for the 2024-25 season. Still, several key free agents remain available for NBA teams to negotiate with, even after Tyus Jones, Luke Kennard, and others recently came off the board.</p><p>Jones was one of the best free agents remaining after NBA Summer League in Las Vegas concluded. With the market quiet and virtually no teams having the ability to offer him a long-term deal, Jones opted to take a <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/suns-news-tyus-jones-agrees-to-3-3-million-contract">one-year, minimum deal</a> to prove his worth with a contending team. The 28-year-old point guard is among the best in the league when it comes to assist-to-turnover ratio, and he will now aid Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and Bradley Beal in their pursuit of a title with the Phoenix Suns.</p><p>Kennard was another big name to recently come off the board as a free agent late in the NBA offseason, as he ultimately returned to the Memphis Grizzlies. In June, the Grizzlies declined Kennard’s $14.8 million team option in hopes of finding common ground on a deal that would save them some money in luxury taxes. On Wednesday, the two sides came to an <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/grizzlies-news-luke-kennard-returns-11-million-contract">agreement on a $11 million contract</a> for the 2024-25 season. He will become an unrestricted free agent once again next summer.</p><p>While Jones and Kennard decided to sign new contracts, Gordon Hayward didn’t receive much interest this offseason. As a result, the 34-year-old veteran forward has decided to call it quits. On Thursday, Hayward announced on social media that he was <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/gordon-hayward-makes-emotional-retirement-announcement-after-14-seasons">going to be retiring</a>, ending his 14-year NBA career. Hayward, a 2017 All-Star, never fully recovered after a devastating leg injury he suffered at the start of the 2017-18 season with the Boston Celtics, as his time with the Charlotte Hornets shortly after was also cut short due to injuries.</p><p>Entering the month of August, very few impactful talents remain available for teams to negotiate with ahead of training camp. However, players like Isaac Okoro and Markelle Fultz still remain on the open market, searching for new contracts before the 2024-25 season.</p><h2><b>Isaac Okoro – Restricted free agent</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Okoro-Celebrates-Three.jpg"><figcaption>Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports</figcaption></figure><p>The Cleveland Cavaliers have spent a ton of money on their core group this offseason. Donovan Mitchell received a $150 million extension, Evan Mobley received a $224 million maximum rookie contract extension, and Jarrett Allen recently got a $91 million extension. With Darius Garland also under contract after signing a max deal last summer, the Cavs now have their focal points through the 2027-28 season. The only question mark remaining is Isaac Okoro, who remains a restricted free agent this summer.</p><p>Okoro has made a name for himself in Cleveland due to his 3-and-D capabilities while shooting a career-high 39.1 percent from the perimeter during the 2023-24 season. The Cavs have been <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/isaac-okoro-cavs-tenure-writing-on-the-wall">exploring all of their options</a> pertaining to bringing Okoro back, as well as possibly including him in a sign-and-trade to upgrade their talent on the wing. It is not hard to imagine that the Cavs will bring him back on a team-friendly contract at this stage, a deal that could set the Cavs up for a roster move ahead of the trade deadline.</p><h2><b>Markelle Fultz – Unrestricted free agent</b></h2><p>After signing both Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Cory Joseph this offseason, it appears as if Markelle Fultz’s time with the Orlando Magic has come to an end. Despite the label of being a “bust” as the No. 1 overall pick in 2017, Fultz has averaged 11.6 points and 4.8 assists per game while shooting 48.0 percent from the floor over the last five seasons in Orlando.</p><p>The 26-year-old point guard hasn’t commanded much attention in free agency around the NBA to this point, yet it would be surprising if he isn’t on a roster at the start of training camp. Fultz can still bring a lot to the table as a backup guard for a team that already has an established presence in their backcourt. Keep an eye on playoff-contending teams having interest in Fultz pertaining to one of their final roster spots and a minimum deal.</p><h2><b>Lonnie Walker IV – </b><b>Unrestricted free agent</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Lonnie-Walker-IV-shooting.jpg"><figcaption>Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports</figcaption></figure><p>There may not be a better scoring weapon available in free agency right now than Lonnie Walker IV. With a variety of teams interested in his services last offseason, Walker opted to sign a one-year deal with the Brooklyn Nets. He averaged 9.7 points per game while shooting 38.4 percent from beyond the arc in 58 games with Brooklyn. Any team looking to bolster their bench scoring should want to gamble on Walker with a minimum contract, especially since he is still only 25 years old. Walker is yet another example of how the new financial rules in the CBA have impacted middle-class NBA free agents.</p><h2><b>Talen Horton-Tucker – </b><b>Unrestricted free agent</b></h2><p>Talen Horton-Tucker hasn’t received any real offers from NBA teams in free agency this offseason. The Dallas Mavericks were rumored to have interest in him, but they recently signed Spencer Dinwiddie to round out their roster.</p><p>Last season with the Utah Jazz, Horton-Tucker averaged 10.1 points and 3.5 assists per game while shooting 39.6 percent from the floor in 51 total games. Do not be surprised if there are quite a few European teams that show interest in the former Los Angeles Lakers second-round pick.</p><h2>Marcus Morris Sr. – <b>Unrestricted free agent</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Marcus-Morris-shoots-over-Jrue-Holiday.jpg"><figcaption>David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports</figcaption></figure><p>Marcus Morris Sr. will be 35 by the time the 2024-25 season begins. Still, he has proven year-after-year to be a dependable scorer. Throughout the entirety of his career, Morris has always been known for being a shooter, and he shot over 40 percent from three-point range with the Philadelphia 76ers and Cleveland Cavaliers last season.</p><p>The Cavs still have open roster spots, one of which could go to Morris, and it is possible that the 76ers could explore the possibility of bringing back the veteran. In fact, Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer recently <a href="https://www.inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-marcus-morris-dvis-bertns-nba-free-agency-cleveland-cavaliers-20240801.html?utm_source=t.co&amp;utm_campaign=edit_social_share_twitter_traffic&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_term=&amp;int_promo=" rel="noopener">flirted</a> with this idea. No matter where Morris ends up, he will be a reliable scorer on the bench.</p><h2><b>Danilo Gallinari – </b><b>Unrestricted free agent</b></h2><p>If there is one area in which Danilo Gallinari can still help a team as he gets set to turn 36 years old, it is three-point shooting. For his career, the Italian big man has shot 38.1 percent from three-point range. Do not let his 32.3 percent shooting from deep last season with the Washington Wizards, Detroit Pistons, and Milwaukee Bucks fool you. Even though knee injuries have limited Gallinari’s usage through the years, he is still an experienced offensive weapon who is an excellent option for a contending team to have on their bench. Should Gallinari’s time in the NBA be over, it wouldn’t be surprising to see him return to Italy and play in the EuroLeague.</p><h2><b>Evan Fournier – </b><b>Unrestricted free agent</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Pistons-Evan-Fournier-drives-against-the-Celtics.jpg"><figcaption>Lon Horwedel-USA TODAY Sports</figcaption></figure><p>Much like Gallinari, Evan Fournier is a seasoned veteran who understands his role as a perimeter shooter in this league. Despite the 2023-24 season not being his best, Fournier has still managed to shoot 37.4 percent from three-point range for his career. Any team needing an extra spot-up shooter should look no further than the Frenchman on the wing. It doesn’t appear as if the veteran is having thoughts of leaving the NBA right now.</p><h2><b>Jae Crowder – </b><b>Unrestricted free agent</b></h2><p>It wasn’t too long ago that Jae Crowder was playing a pivotal role for the 2019-20 Miami Heat and the 2020-21 Phoenix Suns. Interestingly enough, both teams ended up making it to the NBA Finals. Known for his abilities as a 3-and-D wing who can guard virtually any position, Crowder brings toughness and experience to his organization. That is why the Milwaukee Bucks have valued his leadership over the last two seasons. However, the Bucks brought in others like Gary Trent Jr. and Taurean Prince this offseason, signaling that Crowder will need to look for a new team. The 34-year-old may wind up being a mid-season addition for any team that runs into injury problems.</p><h2><b>Robert Covington – </b><b>Unrestricted free agent</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Robert-Covington-shooting.jpg"><figcaption>Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports</figcaption></figure><p>There are so many experienced forwards still remaining on the pen market that are viable three-point shooting options. Robert Covington is another one of those players, but he stands out because of his defensive versatility as a small-ball center. He has the size to still be a rotational defender in this league, and Covington has always been a pretty reliable three-point shooter. Everyone who talks about Covington always discusses what a great locker room leader he is as well. Between playing on the wing and in the frontcourt, Covington is likely to receive a minimum contract from a team.</p><h2><b>Cedi Osman – </b><b>Unrestricted free agent</b></h2><p>When LeBron James departed from the Cavs in 2018, Cedi Osman saw his role on the wing increase. Osman averaged double-digit scoring numbers for four straight seasons in Cleveland, and then he was traded to the San Antonio Spurs in 2023. Last season, Osman saw his lowest minutes since his rookie year, resulting in lower than expected scoring and shooting averages. Although Osman is not an electric or athletic finisher, he is a steady presence on the wing that can get going from deep. Out of all the players on this list, he is probably one of the most deserving to remain in the NBA. At the same time, concerns over his defensive effort loom large as to why he remains a free agent late this NBA offseason.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Best NBA free agents remaining with Tyus Jones, Luke Kennard, Gordon Hayward off board

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/gordon-hayward-net-worth');   ga('set', 'title', 'Gordon Hayward’s net worth in 2024 at the time of his retirement');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Gordon-Haywards-net-worth-in-2024-1.jpg"></figure><h1>Gordon Hayward’s net worth in 2024 at the time of his retirement</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-08-01T11:01:34-07:00">August 1st, 11:01am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-08-01T11:01:34-07:00">August 1st, 11:01am</time><address><a href="https://www.facebook.com/spencersee10" rel="facebook">Spencer See</a>Spencer See is a part-time writer at ClutchPoints focusing on the NBA, evergreen content and celebrity lifestyle. He is also a lifelong fan of LeBron James. In his free time, he either goes fishing or watches basketball.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Editorials</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Gordon Hayward’s net worth in 2024 is $60 million. Hayward is a former professional basketball player who recently retired from playing in the NBA. He is a one-time NBA All-Star. Let’s take a closer look at Gordon Hayward’s net worth in 2024 at the time of his retirement.</p><h2><b>What is Gordon Hayward’s net worth in 2024?: $60 million (estimate)</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Gordon-Haywards-net-worth-in-2024-2.jpg"></figure><p>Gordon Hayward’s net worth in 2024 <a href="https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-athletes/nba/gordon-hayward-net-worth/" rel="noopener">is $60 million</a>. This is according to reputable outlets such as Celebrity Net Worth.</p><p>Gordon Hayward was born on March 23, 1990, in Indianapolis. He attended Brownsburg High School, where Hayward kick-started his basketball career. During his senior year, Hayward tallied 18.0 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 3.6 assists per game. He ranks within the top five in terms of rebounds, assists and steals in Brownsburg’s basketball record books, according to <a href="https://butlersports.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/gordon-hayward/1146#:~:text=averaged%2013.6%20points%2C%205.4%20rebounds,over%20three%20varsity%20seasons..." rel="noopener">sources</a>.</p><p>Coming out of high school, Hayward was <a href="https://www.espn.com/college-sports/basketball/recruiting/player/_/id/53228/gordon-hayward" rel="noopener">an unranked prospect</a> according to ESPN. Despite that, Hayward still received offers from various college basketball programs such as Purdue, Northwestern, Michigan, IUPUI, and Butler. He eventually decided to attend Butler.</p><p>Hayward played two seasons for Butler basketball. In a Bulldogs uniform, Hayward averaged 14.4 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game on 47 percent shooting from the field overall.</p><p>In his senior year, Hayward was the focal point of the Bulldogs that went all the way to the national championship game against Duke but lost game 61-59. Nevertheless, Hayward still collected a handful of accolades at the college level. He was named Horizon Newcomer of the Year, Horizon League Player of the Year, and two-time First Team All-Horizon League.</p><h2><b>Gordon Hayward is drafted by the Jazz</b></h2><p>After two years with Butler University, Hayward decided to forego his remaining years of college eligibility by officially declaring for the 2010 NBA Draft. On draft night, the Utah Jazz selected the former Bulldogs star in the first round with the ninth overall pick.</p><p>Shortly after, Hayward <a href="https://www.spotrac.com/nba/player/transactions/_/id/6891/gordon-hayward" rel="noopener">signed a two-year rookie deal</a> worth $4.9 million with the Jazz, according to Spotrac. In his rookie season, Hayward averaged 5.4 points, 1.9 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game on 49 percent from the field and 47 percent on 3-pointers in limited minutes.</p><p>A season later, Hayward had a much better sophomore year. He improved his numbers to 11.8 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game on 46 percent shooting from the field overall. Furthermore, Hayward also led the league with most games played at 66 for the lockout-shortened season.</p><p>During the 2014 offseason, Hayward became a restricted free agent. Hayward initially agreed to a four-year deal worth $63 million with the Charlotte Hornets. However, the Jazz decided to match the offer sheet to retain his services, according to a report by ESPN.</p><p>Fresh from a lucrative deal, Hayward had one of his best seasons yet. The former first-round draft pick tallied 19.3 points, 4.9 rebounds and 4.1 assists per game while making 45 percent of his shots.</p><p>In the 2016-2017 season, Hayward had the best season of his NBA career. He put up a career-high 21.9 points, 5.4 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game while shooting 47 percent from the field and 40 percent from beyond the arc. For his efforts, Hayward made his lone All-Star Game appearance.</p><h2><b>Gordon Hayward signs with the Celtics</b></h2><p>Coming off an All-Star season, Hayward was one of the most high-profile free agents available on the market. The All-Star forward <a href="https://www.si.com/nba/cavaliers/nba/cavaliers/nba-amico/gordon-hayward-nba-rumors-boston-celtics-utah-jazz-nba-free-agency" rel="noopener">signed a lucrative four-year max deal</a> worth $128 million with the Boston Celtics.</p><p>By signing with the Celtics, Hayward formed a formidable duo with NBA champion Kyrie Irving. However, in just his first game with the Celtics, Hayward <a href="https://www.nba.com/news/celtics-gordon-hayward-suffers-lower-left-leg-injury" rel="noopener">suffered</a> a fractured ankle in trying to execute an alley-oop play in the first five minutes of the season opener. After that, the All-Star forward was sidelined for the rest of the 2017-18 season.</p><p>Hayward returned to the NBA court for the 2018-19 season after his gruesome ankle injury. In his first comeback season with the Celtics, Hayward averaged 11.5 points, 4.5 rebounds and 3.4 assists on 47 percent shooting from the field.</p><h2><b>Gordon Hayward signs with the Charlotte Hornets</b></h2><p>After Hayward’s max deal expired, the All-Star forward joined the Charlotte Hornets by agreeing to a four-year contract worth $120 million, based on an <a href="https://www.espn.ph/nba/story/_/id/30359329/gordon-hayward-reaches-four-year-120-million-deal-charlotte-hornets" rel="noopener">article</a> by ESPN. Hayward played for 168 games across four seasons with the Hornets. In a Hornets uniform, he averaged 16.3 points, 4.8 rebounds and 4.0 assists per game on 47 percent shooting from the field.</p><p>Midway through the 2023-24 season, the Hornets traded Hayward to the Oklahoma City Thunder for a slew of draft picks. In a Thunder uniform, Hayward came off the bench averaged 5.3 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game on 45 percent shooting.</p><p>In August 2024, Hayward announced his retirement with a post on X.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Thank you 🙏🏻 <a href="https://t.co/fqbw3WML0n">pic.twitter.com/fqbw3WML0n</a></p><p>— Gordon Hayward (@gordonhayward) <a href="https://twitter.com/gordonhayward/status/1819010197857198161?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 1, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><h2><b>Gordon Hayward’s endorsement deals</b></h2><p>Given that Hayward was an All-Star caliber forward, it isn’t surprising that major brands wanted to partner with him. The All-Star forward reportedly has <a href="https://www.sportskeeda.com/basketball/gordon-hayward-net-worth#:~:text=Hayward%20is%20not%20only%20dependent,Arts%20and%20Chipotle%20Mexican%20Grill." rel="noopener">deals</a> with Anta Sports, HyperX, Fanatics, Panini, Electronic Arts and Chipotle Mexican Grill.</p><p>Nevertheless, were you at all stunned by Gordon Hayward’s net worth in 2024 at the time of his retirement?</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Gordon Hayward’s net worth in 2024 at the time of his retirement

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/gordon-haywards-first-move-after-nba-retirement-involves-movies');   ga('set', 'title', 'Gordon Hayward’s first move after NBA retirement involves movies');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Gordon-Haywards-first-move-after-NBA-retirement-involves-movies.jpg"></figure><h1>Gordon Hayward’s first move after NBA retirement involves movies</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-08-01T10:55:15-07:00">August 1st, 10:55am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-08-01T10:55:15-07:00">August 1st, 10:55am</time><address><a href="http://designsux.com">Burtland Dixon</a>As an avid enthusiast of entertainment, Burtland Dixon is a passionate individual who revels in the magic of movies, sports, music, and pop culture. Whether it's catching the latest blockbuster, watching the marquee matchup of the week, attending live concerts, or getting immersed in the world of gaming, Burtland finds joy in all forms of entertainment.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Entertainment</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/gordon-hayward-makes-emotional-retirement-announcement-after-14-seasons">Gordon Hayward</a>, the NBA All-Star and Butler Bulldogs icon, has <a href="https://www.indiewire.com/news/business/gordon-hayward-retirement-nba-launch-film-distribution-company-notice-to-quit-interview-1235030965/" rel="noopener">announced his retirement from professional basketball</a> after a distinguished 14-year career. Hayward, who spent the 2023-24 season with both the Charlotte Hornets and the Oklahoma City Thunder, is now ready to pivot to a new chapter in Hollywood.</p><p>Despite a season filled with promise, Hayward’s stint with the Thunder ended without scoring a point during their playoff run. General manager Sam Presti admitted the acquisition was a miss, acknowledging the challenge of integrating Hayward into the team’s dynamic. The former All-Star, who once shone brightly with the Utah Jazz, struggled to regain his peak form following a severe injury during his debut with the Boston Celtics.</p><h2>The End of a Journey</h2><p>Hayward’s basketball journey, marked by highs like an All-Star nod in 2017 and a memorable run to the NCAA championship game in 2010, is now making way for a new endeavor. The 34-year-old has revealed to IndieWire that he will be focusing on his production company, Whiskey Creek, which he co-founded with partner Simon Hacker. This shift includes launching a distribution arm aimed at releasing independent films theatrically.</p><p>“It’s hard to leave something that I’ve been doing for so long and that I’ve obviously loved,” Hayward shared. “But for me personally, I felt like it was just time. I’ve got a family that’s all starting to grow up really fast before my eyes. I’ve got four kids. Just the ability to be able to hang out more with them, go to all their events, be more around was a huge factor for me.”</p><p>As he transitions from the court to the cinema, Gordon Hayward is set to immerse himself in the film industry, a passion he has long held. His partner, Hacker, brings seasoned expertise to the table, and together they aim to make a mark with Whiskey Creek’s new distribution branch. The company’s first release, “Notice to Quit,” a dramedy starring Michael Zegen, is slated for a wide theatrical release on September 27.</p><p>Hayward’s shift from basketball to film reflects his broad interests and readiness for a new challenge. His career may have taken him off the court, but his next role promises to keep him in the spotlight, this time from behind the camera.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Gordon Hayward’s first move after NBA retirement involves movies

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/gordon-hayward-makes-emotional-retirement-announcement-after-14-seasons');   ga('set', 'title', 'Gordon Hayward makes emotional retirement announcement after 14 seasons');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Gordon-Hayward-makes-emotional-retirement-announcement-after-14-seasons.jpg"></figure><h1>Gordon Hayward makes emotional retirement announcement after 14 seasons</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-08-01T07:21:42-07:00">August 1st, 7:21am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-08-01T07:56:25-07:00">August 1st, 7:56am</time><address><a>Scotty White</a>Scotty White is a graduate of the University of Michigan and has been in the sports journalism industry since 2020. He has covered athletics at the University of Michigan and the University of Southern California and is now serving as an Associate Editor and Chicago Bulls beat writer at ClutchPoints.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Long-time NBA star Gordon Hayward announced that he will be retiring on Thursday morning. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/bucks-bargain-bin-free-agent-target-round-out-roster">Hayward has been in</a> the NBA since 2010 and spent 14 seasons in the league with four different teams. He played for the Utah Jazz for seven seasons, the Boston Celtics for three seasons, the Charlotte Hornets for three seasons and he played his final 26 games this past season for the Oklahoma City Thunder. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/thunder-news-gordon-haywards-wife-hits-back-sam-presti-gms-truth-bomb">Hayward announced his</a> retirement in a post on X (formerly Twitter).</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Thank you 🙏🏻 <a href="https://t.co/fqbw3WML0n">pic.twitter.com/fqbw3WML0n</a></p><p>— Gordon Hayward (@gordonhayward) <a href="https://twitter.com/gordonhayward/status/1819010197857198161?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 1, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>“God has blessed me with an amazing journey, one that has taken turns I couldn’t have expected or dream of as a kid in Brownsburg, Indiana,” Gordon Hayward wrote. “Today, I am officially retiring from the game of basketball. It’s been an incredible ride and I’m so grateful to everyone who helped me achieve more than I ever imagined. From a young age, my favorite bible verse has always been: ‘I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me’ – Phillipians 4:13. I want to thank God for giving me the grace and privilege to play this game and allowing me to bring my best each and every day. To all my coaches, teammates, trainers, doctors, friends, and family – there are too many people to name in this short post, but you supported me through countless years and cities, helping me exceed my own expectations. A special shout out to my mom and dad – my biggest fans – always cheering me on with unwavering support; my agent, Mark Bartelstein – the best in the business, a pillar of sanity through countless phone calls before and after games; my kids Bernie, Charlie, Nora, and GT – you have been my inspiration, encouraging me to keep playing even when I could have been at home with you; and the biggest and most important thank you to my wife, Robyn – without you I don’t know where I’d be. You embody all these roles and so much more! To all my fans: thank you for supporting me through the ups and downs. I’ll always cherish the letters of encouragement and the moments we’ve shared around the world. You inspired me to always dream big and improve everyday — and for the young players up next, I challenge you do to the same. As I move to spend more time with my family as a father and a husband, I look forward to new adventures and challenges, taking with me the lessons I’ve learned on the court that will guide me across my next chapters, both in business and in life. I can’t wait for what’s next!”</p><p>Gordon Hayward had <a href="https://x.com/gordonhayward/status/1819010197857198161?s=46&amp;t=vnLDgTn4yNZudl1UzUUjJA" rel="noopener">a terrific NBA career</a> that lasted for quite some time. He was a great scorer during the peak of his career and he specifically did damage from deep as he shot over 40% from three multiple times in his career. Hayward has left his mark on the NBA.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Gordon Hayward makes emotional retirement announcement after 14 seasons

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/thunder-news-gordon-haywards-wife-hits-back-sam-presti-gms-truth-bomb');   ga('set', 'title', 'Gordon Hayward’s wife hits back at Sam Presti amid Thunder GM’s truth bomb');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/7447402508.jpg"></figure><h1>Gordon Hayward’s wife hits back at Sam Presti amid Thunder GM’s truth bomb</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-05-29T08:36:39-07:00">May 29th, 8:36am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-05-29T08:36:39-07:00">May 29th, 8:36am</time><address><a>Owen Crisafulli</a>Owen Crisafulli is a Senior Editor and NFL Lead at ClutchPoints. He recently received his Masters in Business Administration from Nichols College. Previously, he obtained his Bachelor's degree in Sport Management and for a while ran his own sports website. Sports are his passion, and he thoroughly enjoys writing about thoughts and opinions that are related to the game. He has been a lifelong fan of the major professional teams in Boston and loves discussing all topics surrounding those teams.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Oklahoma City Thunder <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/5-trades-thunder-must-make-heartbreaking-playoff-series-loss-mavericks">bowed out of the playoffs</a> in the second round against the Dallas Mavericks, and while this was undoubtedly an encouraging campaign for the team, fans quickly looked back to the trade deadline as a missed opportunity for the Thunder to reinforce their squad. Their biggest move made was for Gordon Hayward at the deadline, and that didn’t work out the way anyone anticipated it would.</p><p>Hayward was brought in to reinforce the Thunder’s bench as a two-way wing, but he simply got lost in the Thunder’s crowded depth chart, and never truly made an impact for them. General manager Sam Presti recently admitted he <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/thunder-news-sam-presti-reveals-why-didnt-make-more-trades-deadline">swung and missed</a> on this trade for Hayward, and that quickly caught the attention of Hayward’s wife, Robyn, who blasted Presti on <a href="https://x.com/ClutchPoints/status/1795588751189811397" rel="noopener">social media</a> for not giving the former All-Star a chance to shine.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Gordon Hayward's wife, Robyn, took to Instagram to respond to Thunder GM Sam Presti's comments saying he 'missed' on the mid-season trade to bring him in.</p><p>"Why trade for someone and not play them? … missed it by not integrating him 😆🤷🏻‍♀️"</p><p>"since I have time today… before the… <a href="https://t.co/3WqUC1Y8ZE">pic.twitter.com/3WqUC1Y8ZE</a></p><p>— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) <a href="https://twitter.com/ClutchPoints/status/1795588751189811397?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 28, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><h2><b>Gordon Hayward trade simply did not work for Thunder</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Gordon-Hayward-of-the-Thunder-1.jpg"><figcaption>Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports</figcaption></figure><p>Hayward came over from the Charlotte Hornets at the trade deadline, and he was putting up decent numbers for them in a starting role when he was healthy (14.5 PPG, 4.7 RPG, 4.6 APG, 46.8 FG%). His role got pretty much chopped in half with the Thunder, though, and as a result, he was never able to find his rhythm on the court for them (5.3 PPG, 2.5 RPG, 1.6 APG, 45.3 FG%).</p><p>Presti seemed to be placing some of the blame for this failed deal on Gordon, which didn’t sit well with his wife. The fit of the trade was a bit of a head-scratcher when it was first announced, and sure enough, it didn’t pan out as expected. Robyn said Presti should have actually given Gordon a chance to find his role with the team, rather than throwing him under the bus after it didn’t work out.</p><p>Beyond that, Robyn claims that Gordon told Presti that he was a bit concerned with how he would fit into the team given how many other young wings they had at their disposal. That didn’t dissuade him from making the deal, though, and in truth, the prospect of playing decent minutes for a playoff contender probably seemed like a better proposition than just running out the season with the lackluster Hornets from Hayward’s point of view.</p><p>Instead, he found himself buried on the depth chart, and the result was a deal that was frustrating for both Hayward and the Thunder. But Robyn made sure their side of the story was heard loud and clear after Presti came out and admitted that the deal was a wash, and it’s safe to say she got her point across.</p><p>Hayward is set to hit the open market this offseason, and there’s virtually no shot he will be returning to Oklahoma City, especially after this exchange. However, he still has something to offer as a bench option for a playoff contender, and there will certainly be interest in him this offseason. Things didn’t work out with the Thunder, but that doesn’t mean the same thing will happen at wherever his next stop ends up being.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Gordon Hayward’s wife hits back at Sam Presti amid Thunder GM’s truth bomb

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A lifelong sports lover, Jackson is a die-hard fan of all Atlanta teams. He joined ClutchPoints in 2023.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>On Saturday evening, the Oklahoma City Thunder officially saw their 2023-24 season come to an end with a 117-116 loss to the Dallas Mavericks on the road in game 6 of their Western Conference semifinals series. The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/thunder-news-okcs-loss-mavericks-sam-presti-getting-roasted-gordon-hayward-trade">Thunder actually raced</a> out to a 17-point second half lead in this one but ultimately relinquished a <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/thunder-news-why-mark-daigneault-took-risk-of-challenging-controversial-shai-gilgeous-alexander-foul">massive Dallas run</a> down the stretch, led by an ultra-aggressive Kyrie Irving and a late surge from both Derrick Jones Jr. and PJ Washington.</p><p>The Thunder are <a href="https://x.com/BrandonRahbar/status/1792230898135339399" rel="noopener">now faced with</a> a long offseason after what was overall a very successful 2023-24 campaign, and one player who is a bit frustrated with how things panned out down the stretch is none other than small forward Gordon Hayward, who was traded from the Charlotte Hornets to the Thunder at this year’s deadline and is now getting one hundred percent honest on the frustration he felt during his brief Oklahoma City stint, not so subtly blaming the coaching staff in the process.</p><p>“Disappointed with how it all worked out. Certainly frustrating. As a player, I have a lot to offer. I just wasn’t given much of an opportunity to do that,” said Hayward, per Brandon Rahbar of Daily Thunder.</p><p>Hayward went on to describe why he thought his scoring numbers were as low as they were this season for the Thunder.</p><p>“I think that’s credit to the kind of role I was placed in and the lack of touches.. I think with the minutes I was given and the role that I was in, there were some possessions where I probably could’ve been more aggressive.. Just trying to do what was best for the team.. It was what it was.. I’m still confident in the player I am,” said Hayward.</p><p>However, he did make sure to complement the organization as a whole.</p><p>“Tremendously run organization from top to bottom. Certainly top tier,” said Hayward.</p><h2><b>A successful season</b></h2><p>Coming into this year, some pundits projected that the Thunder would be a playoff team after just barely missing out on the feat by losing in last year’s Play-In tournament. However, few could have predicted just what a force this Oklahoma City team would become in such a short time, catapulting all the way up to the number one seed in the conference by the end of the season, led by point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who finished second in the MVP voting behind only Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic.</p><p>The Thunder showed no signs of their youth or immaturity in their first round sweep victory over the New Orleans Pelicans, operating without Zion Williamson, but Oklahoma City did tend to lose their poise at times in their series vs the Mavericks, particularly down the stretch of Game 6, when the young Thunder were powerless to stop a late Mavericks’ surge.</p><p>Still, that shouldn’t take away from what a successful season it was, and how bright the future is and Oklahoma City. Whether Gordon Hayward is a part of that future, however, is a much different question.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Gordon Hayward’s ‘frustrating’ admission on failed Thunder stint

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/thunder-news-okcs-loss-mavericks-sam-presti-getting-roasted-gordon-hayward-trade');   ga('set', 'title', 'Thunder’s loss to Mavericks has Sam Presti getting roasted for Gordon Hayward trade');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/OKCs-loss-to-Mavericks-has-Sam-Presti-getting-roasted-for-Gordon-Hayward-trade.jpg"></figure><h1>Thunder’s loss to Mavericks has Sam Presti getting roasted for Gordon Hayward trade</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-05-19T09:01:46-07:00">May 19th, 9:01am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-05-19T09:01:46-07:00">May 19th, 9:01am</time><address><a>Owen Crisafulli</a>Owen Crisafulli is a Senior Editor and NFL Lead at ClutchPoints. He recently received his Masters in Business Administration from Nichols College. Previously, he obtained his Bachelor's degree in Sport Management and for a while ran his own sports website. Sports are his passion, and he thoroughly enjoys writing about thoughts and opinions that are related to the game. He has been a lifelong fan of the major professional teams in Boston and loves discussing all topics surrounding those teams.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Oklahoma City Thunder were <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/thunder-news-shai-gilgeous-alexander-honest-his-heartbreaking-game-6-mistake">eliminated from the playoffs</a> on Saturday night when they suffered a <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/thunder-most-to-blame-for-season-ending-game-6-loss-to-mavericks">117-116 loss</a> to the Dallas Mavericks, but it’s clear the future is bright for them. General manager Sam Presti has made a plethora of great moves to build one of the best rosters in the league, but one move he did not hit on was his recent trade for Gordon Hayward.</p><p>At the trade deadline, the Thunder’s big move was to add a veteran wing in Hayward who was expected to come in and shore up their rotation. Instead, Hayward never really found his fit with the Thunder, and he failed to record even a single point in their series against the Mavericks. After their loss in Game 6, fans quickly <a href="https://x.com/dangercart/status/1792025128118689829" rel="noopener">took to social media</a> to roast Presti for thinking that his move for Hayward would work out.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">OKC had the opportunity to buy in on a run now with most of their roster on low salaries and were so afraid of someday having to pay people they let it pass them by and facilitated their own elimination by helping their eventual opponent add what they needed to beat them.</p><p>— Ryan Bernardoni (@dangercart) <a href="https://twitter.com/dangercart/status/1792025128118689829?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 19, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">How did the Mavs get Dereck Lively? By trading down 2 spots in the draft… with the Thunder. </p><p>Then, OKC used Davis Bertans (who came from DAL in the Lively deal) to get Gordon Hayward from Charlotte, while DAL got P.J. Washington.</p><p>And OKC facilitated the Daniel Gafford trade.</p><p>— Yaya Dubin (@JADubin5) <a href="https://twitter.com/JADubin5/status/1792025532587974878?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 19, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">What they should have done is trade for Andre Drummond instead of Gordon Hayward. Use one of their picks. However, the truth is Presti will never ultimately use those picks. It’s all a ruse. Media sure loves<br>It. Picks!!! And his owner is too cheap anyhow. Alas. Go Wolves tomorrow <a href="https://t.co/3XIWaWUJjP">https://t.co/3XIWaWUJjP</a></p><p>— TwolvesBlog (@TwolvesBlog) <a href="https://twitter.com/TwolvesBlog/status/1792050280525144198?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 19, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">A friendly reminder that the Thunder's big trade deadline move was trading for Gordon Hayward.</p><p>He scored a total of 0 points this postseason. <a href="https://t.co/aKKFSjlA8v">pic.twitter.com/aKKFSjlA8v</a></p><p>— Scott Reichel (@ReichelRadio) <a href="https://twitter.com/ReichelRadio/status/1792027326126993773?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 19, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Now that OKC's season is over let's figure out why tf Gordon Hayward was brought in. The guy looks disinterested in basketball. 90% chance he retires.</p><p>— Zachary (@osuzack) <a href="https://twitter.com/osuzack/status/1792206679268036659?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 19, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p> </p><h2><b>Sam Presti’s Gordan Hayward trade did not work out for the Thunder</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Gordon-Hayward-of-the-Thunder.jpg"><figcaption>Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports</figcaption></figure><p>In concept, the Thunder trading for Hayward did make a bit of sense. Oklahoma City is a young team, so adding another veteran wing who can play on both sides of the ball made a lot of sense. The problem was that Hayward simply never found his fit with the team, making it a move that was very tough to justify.</p><p>A quick glance at OKC’s roster, and it was clear that they needed more help at the center position, rather than another wing to join their already crowded group on the bench. Sure enough, the Thunder’s interior presence on both sides of the ball wasn’t all that great in the postseason, making it clear that Presti and company not only made a bad move for Hayward, but they also missed a glaring weakness on their roster.</p><p>Hayward is set for free agency, and he almost certainly won’t be returning to Oklahoma City after his disastrous stint with the team. Hayward still has value as a bench wing, but the Thunder simply have no need for him as we just saw in their postseason run. They need to shore up their center position and find someone who can come in and truly solidify the team’s starting lineup in a way that Hayward was unable to.</p><p>The good news is that the Thunder have a lot of assets at their disposal in order to improve their roster, but after a few years of conservatively building up his team, it’s time for Presti to start cashing in on all his hard work and make some big moves. Hayward didn’t pan out, but the Thunder’s future is still very bright, and if he makes the right deals this time around, they will have a great shot of winning a title next year.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

2023-24 SEASON STATS
PTS	REB	AST	BLK	STL
14.5	4.7	4.6	0.5	1.1

2023-24 SEASON STATS
PTS	REB	AST	BLK	STL
14.5	4.7	4.6	0.5	1.1

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