Gordon Hayward, SF, Charlotte Hornets – News, Stats, Bio

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.

Hayward (foot) is not expected to be available for the play-in tournament, Rod Boone of SI.com reports.

The 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.

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 Hornets‘ final six regular-season games. Expect Charlotte to pass along another update on his status early next week.

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.

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 Hornets will be lucky to get Hayward back before the end of the regular season.