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Hornets’ Gordon Hayward: Fully healthy entering camp
Gordon Hayward (foot) is fully healthy entering training camp, David Aldridge of The Athletic reports.As anticipated, Hayward is fully recovered from the sprained foot that kept him out of the Charlotte Hornets’ final 24 regular-season games as well as the play-in round. The 31-year-old has been snakebitten by injuries since leaving Utah, as he’s appeared in 52 games or fewer in three of the last four seasons. At this point, fantasy managers shouldn’t bank on Hayward for 70-plus games, but he’s still a very appealing target in the upper-middle rounds of most drafts.
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Hornets’ Gordon Hayward: Expected to be healthy for camp
Gordon Hayward (foot) is expected to be 100 percent healthy for the start of training camp, Rick Bonnell of The Charlotte Observer reports.Hayward missed the final 25 games of the season due to a sprained right foot, and the Charlotte Hornets were eliminated from playoff contention after losing a play-in game against the Pacers. Hayward’s health continues to be a concern. He’s appeared in just 96 games across the past two seasons and will be entering his age 31 season in 2021-22. Hayward was great when he did play this season, as he averaged 19.6 points, 5.9 rebounds, 4.1 assists, and 1.2 steals in 34.0 minutes. The Hornets went 24-20 in games he appeared in.
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Hornets’ Gordon Hayward: Officially out for play-in
Gordon Hayward (foot) is ruled out for Tuesday’s match against the Pacers, Rick Bonnell of The Charlotte Observer reports.Hayward was cleared for weight-bearing work last week, but he still has yet to resume on-court work in practice, a hint that returning to game-action is still several steps away. Cody Martin (ankle) is also out Tuesday.
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Hornets’ Gordon Hayward: Likely out for play-in
Gordon Hayward (foot) is not expected to be available for the play-in tournament, Rod Boone of SI.com reports.The Charlotte Hornets are essentially locked into the play-in tournament, but Hayward is not expected to be available. He was cleared for weight-bearing work last week. Until he’s able to practice with contact, we shouldn’t expect Hayward to return this season.
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Hornets’ Gordon Hayward: Cleared for weight-bearing work
Gordon Hayward (foot) was cleared to resume weight-bearing exercises Tuesday.After ditching the walking boot on his sprained right foot last week, Hayward will take the next step forward in his recovery process by taking part in strengthening exercises. Hayward still looks to be several days away from resuming on-court work in practice, so he could face an uphill battle to make it back for any of the Charlotte Hornets’ final six regular-season games. Expect Charlotte to pass along another update on his status early next week.
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Hornets’ Gordon Hayward: Out of walking boot
Gordon Hayward (foot) is out of a walking boot, Rick Bonnell of The Charlotte Observer reports.Hayward has been out since early April due to a sprained right foot, and he’s finally shed the walking boot he was using. There’s obviously still some time before Hayward potentially sees the court again, and we shouldn’t be surprised if he misses the remainder of the regular season.
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Hornets’ Gordon Hayward: Not close to return
Gordon Hayward (foot) is not close to returning to game action, Rick Bonnell of the Charlotte Observer reports.When asked about Hayward’s recovery from a sprained foot, coach James Borrego said Tuesday that Hayward “is not there yet,” in terms of doing any on-court work. The star forward is set to be re-evaluated within the next few days, but at this stage, the Charlotte Hornets will be lucky to get Hayward back before the end of the regular season.
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Hornets’ Gordon Hayward: Out at least four weeks
Gordon Hayward (foot) will miss at least four weeks, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.Hayward suffered a sprained right foot during Friday’s game against the Pacers. Hayward is in the midst of a great season, as he’s averaged 19.6 points, 5.9 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 1.2 steals for the Charlotte Hornets, who have been surprisingly competitive. Miles Bridges replaced Hayward during Friday’s game, and the young forward figures to be one of the primary beneficiaries of Hayward’s extended absence. Cody and Caleb Martin, P.J. Washington and Jalen McDaniels could all see extra minutes as well. Terry Rozier and Devonte’ Graham will be under even more pressure than usual to make plays and drive the offense. If Hayward is on your fantasy team, check to make sure when your fantasy playoffs are. There’s a chance he won’t return by the end of your season. In that case, he should be dropped.
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Hornets’ Gordon Hayward: Will not return Friday
Gordon Hayward will not return to Friday’s game against the Pacers due to a sprained right foot, Mark Stein of The New York Times reports.The severity of Hayward’s injury is unknown at this time, but he will be unable to return Friday. He was replaced by Miles Bridges to start the third quarter. Hayward’s status for Sunday’s matchup with his former team in Boston is now certainly up in the air. Expect an update once the Charlotte Hornets provide more clarity on the situation.
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Hornets’ Gordon Hayward: Scores team-high 13 points
Gordon Hayward posted 13 points (5-11 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds and an assist across 29 minutes in Thursday’s loss against the Nets.Hayward was perhaps the lone bright spot for the Charlotte Hornets in this thumping loss against the Nets, and the veteran forward has now scored in double digits in four games in a row. He had a few rough games following the All-Star break but might be trending in the right direction even if this wasn’t his best performance. The veteran is averaging 15.4 points per game while shooting 46.3 percent from three-point range in 11 games following the All-Star break.
