The Charlotte Hornets are actively searching the trade market for potential deals involving Gordon Hayward. However, two significant challenges in this pursuit are Hayward’s hefty $31.5 million contracts and his recurrent health issues. His recent absence from the court, spanning 22 games, is attributed to a strained calf.
If the Hornets are unsuccessful in securing a trade for Hayward, it appears improbable that the 33-year-old forward will opt for a buyout. Instead, the more likely scenario involves Hayward letting his current contract run its course with Charlotte.
Following its expiration, he may then explore the possibility of negotiating a new deal, either with the Hornets or through a sign-and-trade arrangement, leveraging his Bird Rights.
Gordon Hayward Will Not Look For Buyout If He Stays In Charlotte https://t.co/4HftBRYwVI
— RealGM (@RealGM) February 8, 2024
