2016-2017 Gordon Hayward Thread (We Did It Guys! Fireworks!!!)

[jpotter33]

http://purpleandblues.com/2017/06/13/utah-jazz-rumors-boston-celtics-now-favorite-land-gordon-hayward/

Some NBA sources supposedly reporting that Boston is now the favorite to land Hayward after the Warriors' dismantling of the Cavs in the Finals.

I'm not sure how credible/reliable this guy's sources are, but the logic of this is something that many of us on here have been pushing for awhile. And with all of the other smoke around Hayward to Boston, it might be time to seriously consider us as the favorites at this point.

[Phantom255x]

So apparently, the interest between Hayward and the Heat is mutual, and "very real". LOTS of reports indicating this now. 

Meanwhile, if GSW closes this out in 5, it may help us in the pursuit of Hayward.

I dont really buy into the idea that the finals will really affect Hayward's decision.

Maybe but at the same time, I wonder, the more it seems likely Lebron leaves Cleveland in a few years, it may sway him our way.

I mean, without Lebron in the East, it's WIDE OPEN for the C's to take.

And Lowry and Millsap may leave too which means it could be between WAS-BOS in the East (again, assuming Lebron could legitimately bolt in a few years).

[Phantom255x]

http://purpleandblues.com/2017/06/13/utah-jazz-rumors-boston-celtics-now-favorite-land-gordon-hayward/

Some NBA sources supposedly reporting that Boston is now the favorite to land Hayward after the Warriors' dismantling of the Cavs in the Finals.

I'm not sure how credible/reliable this guy's sources are, but the logic of this is something that many of us on here have been pushing for awhile. And with all of the other smoke around Hayward to Boston, it might be time to seriously consider us as the favorites at this point.

This guy is actually pretty reliable 

He was also the one who said, I believe, that "if draft started today, Lakers would NOT take Ball" LOL.

I do think it will be mostly speculation from here on out, but I mean Finals just ended yesterday. Now there's about a few weeks to organize everything and plan out the course of action (players and management alike).

I think it's between Utah/Boston for good. I really don't think Miami is a big threat, and Spurs are intriguing BUT they will need to let go of guys to make it work (they don't have much cap to work with for now).

Spurs have BIGGER needs IMO, which is why somehow getting someone like CP3 or Lowry should be their main focus.

[Sketch5]

So apparently, the interest between Hayward and the Heat is mutual, and "very real". LOTS of reports indicating this now. 

Meanwhile, if GSW closes this out in 5, it may help us in the pursuit of Hayward.

I dont really buy into the idea that the finals will really affect Hayward's decision.

Maybe but at the same time, I wonder, the more it seems likely Lebron leaves Cleveland in a few years, it may sway him our way.

I mean, without Lebron in the East, it's WIDE OPEN for the C's to take.

And Lowry and Millsap may leave too which means it could be between WAS-BOS in the East (again, assuming Lebron could legitimately bolt in a few years).

It was rumored today that Lebron is giving Cleveland one more year. Then he's off to one of the LA clubs. Which makes sense that he'd wait till PG13 was there, and I'm now thinking IT is going to bounce.

[Phantom255x]

So apparently, the interest between Hayward and the Heat is mutual, and "very real". LOTS of reports indicating this now. 

Meanwhile, if GSW closes this out in 5, it may help us in the pursuit of Hayward.

I dont really buy into the idea that the finals will really affect Hayward's decision.

Maybe but at the same time, I wonder, the more it seems likely Lebron leaves Cleveland in a few years, it may sway him our way.

I mean, without Lebron in the East, it's WIDE OPEN for the C's to take.

And Lowry and Millsap may leave too which means it could be between WAS-BOS in the East (again, assuming Lebron could legitimately bolt in a few years).

It was rumored today that Lebron is giving Cleveland one more year. Then he's off to one of the LA clubs. Which makes sense that he'd wait till PG13 was there, and I'm now thinking IT is going to bounce.

Man I hope it's with the Clippers and CP3 and NOT the Lakers... 

[Roy H.]

So apparently, the interest between Hayward and the Heat is mutual, and "very real". LOTS of reports indicating this now. 

Meanwhile, if GSW closes this out in 5, it may help us in the pursuit of Hayward.

I dont really buy into the idea that the finals will really affect Hayward's decision.

Maybe but at the same time, I wonder, the more it seems likely Lebron leaves Cleveland in a few years, it may sway him our way.

I mean, without Lebron in the East, it's WIDE OPEN for the C's to take.

And Lowry and Millsap may leave too which means it could be between WAS-BOS in the East (again, assuming Lebron could legitimately bolt in a few years).

It was rumored today that Lebron is giving Cleveland one more year. Then he's off to one of the LA clubs. Which makes sense that he'd wait till PG13 was there, and I'm now thinking IT is going to bounce.

Why would IT leave? We'd have a clear path to the Finals.

[Phantom255x]

So apparently, the interest between Hayward and the Heat is mutual, and "very real". LOTS of reports indicating this now. 

Meanwhile, if GSW closes this out in 5, it may help us in the pursuit of Hayward.

I dont really buy into the idea that the finals will really affect Hayward's decision.

Maybe but at the same time, I wonder, the more it seems likely Lebron leaves Cleveland in a few years, it may sway him our way.

I mean, without Lebron in the East, it's WIDE OPEN for the C's to take.

And Lowry and Millsap may leave too which means it could be between WAS-BOS in the East (again, assuming Lebron could legitimately bolt in a few years).

It was rumored today that Lebron is giving Cleveland one more year. Then he's off to one of the LA clubs. Which makes sense that he'd wait till PG13 was there, and I'm now thinking IT is going to bounce.

Why would IT leave? We'd have a clear path to the Finals.

Oh he won't leave, he'll get traded for some mid-first rounder and a "young Bill Russell" 

Then he'll bounce from that said team and head to LA (hopefully not Lakers).

[RJ87]

So apparently, the interest between Hayward and the Heat is mutual, and "very real". LOTS of reports indicating this now. 

Meanwhile, if GSW closes this out in 5, it may help us in the pursuit of Hayward.

I dont really buy into the idea that the finals will really affect Hayward's decision.

Maybe but at the same time, I wonder, the more it seems likely Lebron leaves Cleveland in a few years, it may sway him our way.

I mean, without Lebron in the East, it's WIDE OPEN for the C's to take.

And Lowry and Millsap may leave too which means it could be between WAS-BOS in the East (again, assuming Lebron could legitimately bolt in a few years).

It was rumored today that Lebron is giving Cleveland one more year. Then he's off to one of the LA clubs. Which makes sense that he'd wait till PG13 was there, and I'm now thinking IT is going to bounce.

I don't buy that. I don't think he could gut Cleveland like that and leave again.

In other news, I will not get my hopes up for Gordon Hayward.
I will not get my hopes up for Gordon Hayward.
I will not get my hopes up for Gordon Hayward.
I will not get my hopes up for Gordon Hayward.
I will not get my hopes up for Gordon Hayward.
I will not get my hopes up for Gordon Hayward.
I will not get my hopes up for Gordon Hayward.

Darn it, I'm getting my hopes up.

[Phantom255x]

So apparently, the interest between Hayward and the Heat is mutual, and "very real". LOTS of reports indicating this now. 

Meanwhile, if GSW closes this out in 5, it may help us in the pursuit of Hayward.

I dont really buy into the idea that the finals will really affect Hayward's decision.

Maybe but at the same time, I wonder, the more it seems likely Lebron leaves Cleveland in a few years, it may sway him our way.

I mean, without Lebron in the East, it's WIDE OPEN for the C's to take.

And Lowry and Millsap may leave too which means it could be between WAS-BOS in the East (again, assuming Lebron could legitimately bolt in a few years).

It was rumored today that Lebron is giving Cleveland one more year. Then he's off to one of the LA clubs. Which makes sense that he'd wait till PG13 was there, and I'm now thinking IT is going to bounce.

I don't buy that. I don't think he could gut Cleveland like that and leave again.

In other news, I will not get my hopes up for Gordon Hayward.
I will not get my hopes up for Gordon Hayward.
I will not get my hopes up for Gordon Hayward.
I will not get my hopes up for Gordon Hayward.
I will not get my hopes up for Gordon Hayward.
I will not get my hopes up for Gordon Hayward.
I will not get my hopes up for Gordon Hayward.

Darn it, I'm getting my hopes up.

Too late. He's staying with Utah 

[green_bballers13]

If Hayward isn't the starting SF on a championship team (beating Lebron and KD), why should we get all crazy about signing him? He's a good, not great player. Don't we have enough players outside the top 20?

[knuckleballer]

If Hayward isn't the starting SF on a championship team (beating Lebron and KD), why should we get all crazy about signing him? He's a good, not great player. Don't we have enough players outside the top 20?

For me, it's not all or nothing, Championship or bust.  Hayward will cement us as a top 5 team in the NBA.  I don't believe there is anything we can do to top Cleveland and GS in the next few years and that's ok.  I enjoy the journey, I enjoy watching high quality basketball.  Of course there's a small chance we could get past Cleveland especially if Lebron or Irving have an injury. The same is true for the finals. 

The great thing is that we can be a competitive team in the next few years with a realistic hope of being a great team beyond that as our young guys develop.  That's a nice place to be.

[Phantom255x]

If Hayward isn't the starting SF on a championship team (beating Lebron and KD), why should we get all crazy about signing him? He's a good, not great player. Don't we have enough players outside the top 20?

For me, it's not all or nothing, Championship or bust.  Hayward will cement us as a top 5 team in the NBA.  I don't believe there is anything we can to top Cleveland and GS in the next few years and that's ok.  I enjoy the journey, I enjoy watching high quality basketball.  Of course there's a small chance we could get past Cleveland especially if Lebron or Irving have an injury. The same is true for the finals. 

The great thing is that we can be a competitive team in the next few years with a realistic hope of being a great team beyond that as our young guys develop.  That's a nice place to be.

Plus Hayward could be a part of that young core as well going forward. He fits the age timeline very well.

[knuckleballer]

If Hayward isn't the starting SF on a championship team (beating Lebron and KD), why should we get all crazy about signing him? He's a good, not great player. Don't we have enough players outside the top 20?

For me, it's not all or nothing, Championship or bust.  Hayward will cement us as a top 5 team in the NBA.  I don't believe there is anything we can to top Cleveland and GS in the next few years and that's ok.  I enjoy the journey, I enjoy watching high quality basketball.  Of course there's a small chance we could get past Cleveland especially if Lebron or Irving have an injury. The same is true for the finals. 

The great thing is that we can be a competitive team in the next few years with a realistic hope of being a great team beyond that as our young guys develop.  That's a nice place to be.

Plus Hayward could be a part of that young core as well going forward. He fits the age timeline very well.

Absolutely.  His size and game should age well.  He could be a good leader for the next generation. 

Here's another thing.  The contracts of the stars of the team now won't entirely overlap with the next generation.  We can only give Hayward 4 years, Horford and Crowder have 3 more years, and I bet we can get IT for a 4 year contract in 2018.  Brown won't command a 2nd contract for 3 more years, Fultz for 4 more years, Zizic and Yab for 4 years, and the 2018 Brooklyn pick for 5 years.  Plus, we have future firsts from The Grizzlies and the Clippers.  We can have our cake and eat it too as long as you think 55+ wins and 2nd place in the conference is cake.  Like I said, I do.  The NBA regular season is six months long playing 2-3 games per week.  I generally catch most or all of one game and part of another and I like watching good basketball.

[Quetzalcoatl]

No one player is going to win us a title, adding two elite players in Fultz and Hayward without giving up anything other than cap space is our best course

[SparzWizard]

Not sure if anybody seen this but for what it's worth...

http://nesn.com/2017/06/isaiah-thomas-followed-gordon-hayward-on-instagram-and-people-freaked-out/

IT4 followed Gordon Hayward on Instagram!!!