NBA 2020-21 Gordon Hayward injury: All about Gordon Hayward injury. The Charlotte Hornets announced today that forward Gordon Hayward sustained an avulsion fracture of his fifth metacarpal on his right hand during the team’s preseason game against the Toronto Raptors on Dec. 14.
Hayward will miss Thursday’s preseason game at Orlando and will be listed as day-to-day moving forward. Hayward was acquired this offseason by the Charlotte Hornets in a sign-and-trade transaction with the Boston Celtics on November 29.
A 10-year NBA veteran, Hayward has appeared in 641 regular-season games (479 starts) with the Utah Jazz and Boston Celtics and has averaged 15.3 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 3.5 assists in 30.8 minutes per game.
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He holds career shooting averages of .451 from the field, .366 from the three-point range, and .823 from the free-throw line. The 6’7″ forward has appeared in 29 postseason games (16 starts) with Utah and Boston, averaging 15.0 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 2.9 assists in 33.0 minutes per game.
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In his time at the Boston Celtics, Gordon Hayward averaged 17.5 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 4.1 assists per game. He shot 50 percent from the field and 38.3 percent from three-point range.
By signing Gordon Hayward, the Boston Celtics have created the largest trade player exception of $28.5.
Charlotte was taking steps toward being competitive in the Eastern Conference with Hayward joining No. 3 overall pick LaMelo Ball on the team. The front office likely has more work to do before making the Hornets a playoff team, but this is a step in the right direction.
But with Hayward now out, the future looks tough for the Hornets.
NBA 2020-21 Schedule: The tentative NBA schedule calendar for the 2020-21 season:
• Dec. 11-19, 2020: Preseason games
• Dec. 22, 2020 – March 4, 2021: First Half of regular season
• March 5-10, 2021: All-Star break
• March 11 – May 16, 2021: Second Half of regular season
• May 18-21, 2021: Play-In Tournament
• May 22 – July 22, 2021: 2021 NBA Playoffs
