Coveted free agent Gordon Hayward has officially notified the Jazz that he’s declining his player option, Marc Stein of ESPN tweets. The announcement is a mere formality considering that the basketball world has already moved on to debating which possible suitor he’ll visit first.
Per Stein in another tweet, Hayward will meet with the Heat first, then the Celtics and finally the Jazz. For more details about the upcoming recruiting appointments, consider clicking over to our previous Hoops Rumors report from earlier in the day.
Hayward, now an official free agent, averaged 21.9 points and 5.4 rebounds per game for the Jazz and is among the most prized, reasonably attainable, players on the market.
Come to Boston and I’ll kiss you right on the lips, Gordon.
Me too. #3way_with_gordie
He’s not tied to Utah.
Two years ago as an RFA he signed an offer sheet with Charlotte.
I think he resigns with Utah. I know the order of the visits are irrelevant but in this case, I think it matters. Just a hunch!
If the Celts sign Hayward and George are Celts are the new super team.
PG:ISAIAH THOMAS:SG:GORDON HAYWARD:SF:PAUL GEORGE:PF:JAYSON TAYTUM:C:AL HORFORD