Hornets' Gordon Hayward: Modest production in loss
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Hayward ended Sunday's 130-117 loss to the Magic with 10 points (4-11 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 0-2 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one block in 33 minutes.
LaMelo Ball left this game early with an ankle issue, and Hayward's final fantasy line left a lot to be desired. The workload was encouraging, however, and the Hornets will need Hayward on the ball more often if Ball ends up missing additional time.
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Hornets' Gordon Hayward: Cleared to play Friday
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Hayward (hamstring) is available for Friday's game against the Bucks, Marc J. Spears of ESPN.com reports.
Hayward and Brandon Miller (ankle) have both been upgraded from questionable to available and will play Friday after missing Tuesday's loss to Miami. Miles Bridges (suspension) is also available for the first time this season, so Charlotte's frontcourt rotation may be a bit crowded versus Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks. However, Hayward and Miller will start the contest, per Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer.
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Hornets' Gordon Hayward: Questionable for Friday
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Hayward (hamstring) is questionable for Friday's game against the Bucks.
Hayward missed Tuesday's game against Miami due to a right hamstring strain, and his status is up in the air for Friday's matchup. If he's sidelined once again, Brandon Miller (ankle), JT Thor and Bryce McGowens are candidates to see increased run.
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Hornets' Gordon Hayward: Inactive Tuesday
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Hayward (hamstring) will not play Tuesday against Miami, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Hayward will miss his first game of the year due to a right hamstring strain. Charlotte will be extremely shorthanded without Brandon Miller (ankle) and Terry Rozier (groin) as well. JT Thor and Bryce McGowens will likely shoulder extra usage, while Amari Bailey and Ish Smith could be tasked with enlarged roles off the bench.
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Hornets' Gordon Hayward: Downgraded to questionable
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Hayward (hamstring) has been downgraded to questionable for Tuesday's game against the Heat.
Hayward was considered probable prior to shootaround, so this is a concern for fantasy managers. Brandon Miller (ankle) was also downgraded to questionable. JT Thor, Theo Maledon and Bryce McGowens could all be more involved Tuesday if Hayward or Miller are unable to suit up.
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Hornets' Gordon Hayward: Likely to play despite hamstring
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Hayward is probable for Tuesday's game against the Heat due to a right hamstring strain.
Hayward struggled during Sunday's loss to New York, posting a season-low six points, but that may have been attributed to a hamstring injury. Either way, the issue doesn't appear to be too serious and likely won't prevent him from playing Tuesday, which is a good sign for the shorthanded Hornets.
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Hornets' Gordon Hayward: Struggles Sunday
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Hayward posted six points (3-9 FG, 0-1 3Pt), one rebound and two assists across 29 minutes during Sunday's 129-107 loss to New York.
This was a rare dud for Hayward, but to be fair to the veteran, the Hornets were a mess Sunday and ended up getting blown out. Hayward is off to a terrific start to the campaign, averaging 17.2 points, 5.2 rebounds and 5.2 assists.
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Hornets' Gordon Hayward: Available Sunday
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Hayward (hamstring) is active for Sunday's game against the Knicks.
Hayward has started all eight games for Charlotte thus far and will likely handle his typical role Sunday. He's averaging 21.7 points in 34.0 minutes across his last three games.
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Hornets' Gordon Hayward: Appears on injury report
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Hayward (hamstring) is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Knicks.
Hayward logged a full workload in Friday's win over the Wizards, posting 27 points in 36 minutes. Hayward's injury designation is likely precautionary, but he hasn't missed a game this year, which could lead to a night of rest.
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Hornets' Gordon Hayward: Scores game-high 27
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Hayward finished with 27 points (10-20 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 6-8 FT), five rebounds, nine assists, one block and four steals across 36 minutes during Friday's 124-117 victory over the Wizards.
Hayward was aggressive early in this contest en route to season-high marks in both points and assists. The 20 shots were also the most he has taken across eight games. The veteran forward is contributing across the board so far this season with averages of 18.6 points, 5.8 rebounds, 5.6 assists, 1.9 steals, 0.8 blocks and 1.1 triples across 33.1 minutes per game. Health has always been his main concern, and he has not yet had any issues this year.
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Hornets' Gordon Hayward: Good to go Friday
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Hayward (hamstring) is available for Friday's game versus the Wizards.
Hayward has been upgraded from probable to available Friday due to a right hamstring strain. Hayward should continue to be one of Charlotte's top options offensively.
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Hornets' Gordon Hayward: Likely to play against Washington
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Hayward is listed as probable for Friday's game versus the Wizards due to a right hamstring strain.
Hayward has yet to miss a game this season and isn't expected to do so Friday despite dealing with a hamstring injury. The veteran forward is off to a strong start, averaging 17.4 points, 5.9 rebounds, 5.1 assists and 1.6 steals in 32.7 minutes across his first seven appearances.
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Hornets' Gordon Hayward: Strong all-around effort in loss
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Hayward had 18 points (6-14 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 4-6 FT), seven rebounds, four assists and three steals in 32 minutes during Wednesday's 132-116 loss to Washington.
The 33-year-old forward has had trouble staying healthy in recent years -- Hayward hasn't played more than 52 games in a season since 2018-19 -- but he looks to be 100 percent to begin the current campaign. He's scored in double digits in all seven games so far, shooting a career-high 44.4 percent from three-point range, and his 1.6 steals a night would also be a career high while his 5.1 assists a game would be his best mark in that category in a decade.
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Hornets' Gordon Hayward: Shoulders offense in loss
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Hayward closed Sunday's 124-118 loss to the Mavericks with 20 points (9-23 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-4 FT), four rebounds, eight assists and one steal over 34 minutes.
Hayward co-led Charlotte in shot attempts and accounted for 24.3 percent of the team's possessions plus assists. He's been a consistent presence in the Hornets' offense. Hayward's 17.3 points per game marks his highest figure since the 2020-21 campaign.
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Hornets' Gordon Hayward: Reliable scoring continues
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Hayward supplied 17 points (6-11 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 5-7 FT), seven rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal over 31 minutes during Wednesday's 128-119 loss to the Rockets.
Hayward has connected on exactly six shots in each of his last three games, but he's converted his volume into 17.0 points per game over that span. He continues to supply complementary box score production as well. His scoring isn't flashy, but a booming homecoming opportunity is on deck Saturday against a Pacers team that allowed 155 points to Boston on Wednesday.
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Hornets' Gordon Hayward: Solid performance
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Hayward totaled 19 points (6-15 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 5-6 FT), nine rebounds, four assists and three steals across 34 minutes during Friday's 111-99 loss to Detroit.
Hayward had quality shot volume Friday, and he's compiled 17 rebounds and 11 assists through Charlotte's first two games. Hayward has averaged 15.3 points on 12.1 shots per game across the past two seasons, which is a realistic expectation as long as he remains healthy.
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Hornets' Gordon Hayward: Reaches double figures in return
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Hayward finished with 11 points (4-9 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, two steals, one assist and one block over 25 minutes in Thursday's 127-99 preseason loss to Boston.
Hayward returned Thursday after missing the last two exhibition matchups due to right foot discomfort, finishing as one of five Hornets players to score in double figures while leading all Charlotte starters in steals. Hayward appeared in just two preseason contests, averaging 13.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.5 steals over 24.0 minutes per game.
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Hornets' Gordon Hayward: Set to return Thursday
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Hayward (foot) will be available for Thursday's preseason finale against the Celtics.
Hayward has missed the last two exhibition matchups due to right foot discomfort, but he'll have an opportunity for a final tune-up ahead of the regular season. Barring any setbacks, Hayward will likely be available for Wednesday's regular-season opener against Atlanta.
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Hornets' Gordon Hayward: Returns to practice
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Hayward (foot) returned to practice Monday and could play in Thursday's preseason finale against Boston, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.
Hayward has been dealing with right foot discomfort, and while it's not considered a serious issue, the Hornets have taken a cautious approach with the oft-injured veteran during preseason action. If healthy, Hayward is slated to start for Charlotte this season, but he could cede some playing time if Brandon Miller, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, dominates out of the gate.
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Hornets' Gordon Hayward: Out again Sunday
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Hayward (foot) will not play in Sunday's exhibition matchup with the Thunder, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.
Hayward has been dealing with some right foot discomfort, and the Hornets are not going to risk anything by playing him during this preseason matchup. However, coach Sean Clifford said that the Hornets are not worried about the issue and that they hope to have the veteran forward back at practice Monday.
