Hayward is currently balling with 29 points and 9 rebounds against the Lakers.
So far this season Hayward is averaging 22/6/4.
I'm starting to come around the idea of at least going hard after Hayward in FA. Besides rebounding of course, the only main weakness I see is finding a solid #2 scorer. IT is obviously our #1 scorer, but once he is contained by the opposition, it makes it difficult to generate scoring during crunch time in the 4th quarter, even with Bradley and Crowder. This is especially true when facing good teams.
I view Hayward as that potential #2 scorer on this team who also has size (he's 6'8"), and can rebound a bit as well (averaging 6-7 rebounds a game).
Griffin likely isn't walking through that door (he's staying with LA), and there aren't many other options left in FA after that (unless you prefer Ibaka or Noel instead). I acknowledge Hayward is likely staying with Utah as well, but he's probably one of the more "realistic dream targets" here, especially if Utah underwhelm in the second half of the season, and with the Brad Stevens connection of course.
It could also make guys like Brown or Crowder expendable in a trade for a big man maybe. Would obviously hate to see either go but if you make a trade for a big man, add Hayward, draft a Top-3 pick, you have to like our chances of being a contender starting next season.