JANUARY 2 • MASSLIVE.COM
GORDON HAYWARD
9.8 PPG •
3.5 RPG •
3.1 APG
9.8 PPG
3.5 RPG
3.1 APG
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DECEMBER 29, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Gordon Hayward to Miss Two Weeks with Latest Injury Another loss to the Hornets’ lineup.
DECEMBER 29, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Out at least two weeks Charlotte announced Thursday that Hayward will have his left calf strain re-evaluated in two weeks.
Impact With this news, Hayward will miss at least the next seven games for Charlotte. That means the earliest possible return date will be Jan. 12 against the Spurs. With the veteran forward out of the lineup for a couple of weeks, the Hornets will need guys like Cody Martin and Bryce McGowens to step up.
DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Inactive Thursday Hayward (calf) won't play in Thursday's game against the Lakers.
Impact Hayward exited Tuesday's contest with a strained left calf and he'll end up missing Thursday's tilt due to the matter. With Thursday's contest being the first of a back-to-back, Hayward won't have much time to rest before Charlotte's game against the Suns on Friday. In the meantime, expect Cody Martin and Bryce McGowens to pick up some extra minutes.
DECEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Early exit Tuesday Hayward has been ruled out for the remainder of Tuesday's game against the Clippers due to a left calf strain.
Impact Hayward has missed just three of Charlotte's first 28 games this season, two due to illness and one due to hamstring soreness. However, the 33-year-old was moving gingerly exiting the court Tuesday, so his status will need to be monitored leading up to games on Thursday and Friday.
DECEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Officially cleared Hayward (illness) is available for Wednesday's game against the Pacers.
Impact Hayward missed back-to-back games due to a stomach virus but will return to action Wednesday. Over his last seven appearances, Hayward has averaged 19.4 points, 5.0 assists, 4.1 rebounds and 1.1 steals in 33.4 minutes per game, but he may be subject to a minute restriction versus Indiana.
DECEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
On track for Wednesday Hayward (illness) is probable to play Wednesday versus Indiana.
Impact Hayward is amid a two-game absence due to a stomach virus, but he appears to be on the mend in advance of Wednesday's contest. Charlotte lost to Toronto on Monday while only having 10 active players, so Hayward being available would be a boost to the wing rotation.
DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Won't play Monday Hayward (illness) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Raptors.
Impact Hayward was questionable for Monday's matchup due to his stomach virus and will officially be unavailable for a second consecutive game. P.J. Washington will be available Monday and should see increased run, especially with Miles Bridges (not injury related) unavailable, while JT Thor, Brandon Miller and Bryce McGowens are also candidates to see an uptick in usage.
DECEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable for Monday Hayward (illness) is questionable for Monday's game against Toronto.
Impact Hayward is battling a stomach virus, which also sidelined him for Saturday's loss to Philadelphia. His status could come down to pregame warm-ups Monday. P.J. Washington (shoulder) is also questionable, so Brandon Miller and JT Thor could be due for enlarged workloads, in addition to a heavy dose of Miles Bridges, if Charlotte is shorthanded.
DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Will not play Saturday Hayward (illness) will not play in Saturday's game versus the 76ers.
Impact Hayward was downgraded to questionable from probable just recently, and it seems like the illness got the better of him. With the veteran out, we could see guys like Bryce McGowens and JT Thor step up for a Charlotte team that is very shorthanded Saturday.
DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Downgraded to questionable Hayward has been downgraded to questionable for Saturday's game against the 76ers.
Impact Hayward was originally listed as expected to play, but the downgrade suggets he might have suffered some kind of setback as he's dealing with an stomach bug. The veteran forward is averaging 19.4 points, 5.2 assists, 4.4 rebounds and 1.2 steals across his last five games.
DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Expected to play Saturday Hayward is listed as probable for Saturday's game versus the 76ers due to a stomach virus.
Impact Hayward has missed just one game this season and is expected to play Saturday despite dealing with a stomach issue. The veteran forward is averaging 19.4 points, 5.2 assists, 4.4 rebounds and 1.2 steals in 34.2 minutes across his previous five appearances.
DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Reaches 20 points in balanced game Hayward chipped in 20 points (7-12 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 5-5 FT), five rebounds and seven assists over 35 minutes during Wednesday's 115-104 loss to the Heat.
Impact Hayward handed out a team-high-tying assist total while hauling in a handful of rebounds and finishing as one of two Hornets players with 20 or more points in a losing effort. Hayward, who also finished perfect from the free throw line, has tallied at least 20 points, five rebounds and five assists in five games this season, including in two straight outings.
DECEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Gordon Hayward scores 24 points as hot-shooting Hornets hold off Scottie Barnes, Raptors 119-116
Gordon Hayward scored 24 points, Miles Bridges added 22 and the hot-shooting Charlotte Hornets survived Scottie Barnes’ triple-double to beat the Toronto Raptors 119-116DECEMBER 9, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Leading scorer in defeat Hayward produced 27 points (10-18 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 5-5 FT), four rebounds, four assists, one block and two steals over 35 minutes during Wednesday's 111-100 loss to the Bulls.
Impact Hayward led all Hornets in scoring while putting together a two-way performance that included strong play both offensively and defensively. Hayward tied a season-high in scoring in the loss, now having posted at least 20 points in six games this year.
DECEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Modest production in loss Hayward ended Sunday's 130-117 loss to the Magic with 10 points (4-11 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 0-2 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one block in 33 minutes.
Impact LaMelo Ball left this game early with an ankle issue, so Hayward's final fantasy line left a lot to be desired. The workload was encouraging, however, and the Hornets will need Hayward on the ball more often if Ball ends up missing additional time.
NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Cleared to play Friday Hayward (hamstring) is available for Friday's game against the Bucks, Marc J. Spears of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Hayward and Brandon Miller (ankle) have both been upgraded from questionable to available and will play Friday after missing Tuesday's loss to Miami. Miles Bridges (suspension) is also available for the first time this season, so Charlotte's frontcourt rotation may be a bit crowded versus Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks.
NOVEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Brandon Miller & Gordon Hayward's Status vs. Bucks Charlotte could use their top two wings back Friday night.
NOVEMBER 16, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Questionable Friday Hayward (hamstring) is questionable for Friday's game against the Bucks.
Impact Hayward missed Tuesday's game against Miami due to a right hamstring strain, and his status is up in the air for Friday's matchup. If he's sidelined once again, Brandon Miller (ankle), JT Thor and Bryce McGowens are candidates to see increased run.
NOVEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Inactive Tuesday Hayward (hamstring) will not play Tuesday against Miami, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Impact Hayward will miss his first game of the year due to right hamstring strain. Charlotte will be extremely shorthanded without Brandon Miller (ankle) and Terry Rozier (groin) as well. JT Thor and Bryce McGowens will shoulder extra usage, while Amari Bailey and Ish Smith could be tasked with enlarged roles.
NOVEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Downgraded to questionable Hayward (hamstring) has been downgraded to questionable for Tuesday's game against the Heat.
Impact Hayward was considered probable prior to shootaround, so this is a concern for fantasy managers. Brandon Miller (ankle) was also downgraded to questionable. JT Thor, Theo Maledon and Bryce McGowens could all be more involved Tuesday if Hayward or Miller are unable to suit up.
NOVEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Likely to play despite hamstring Hayward is probable for Tuesday's game against the Heat due to a right hamstring strain.
Impact Hayward struggled during Sunday's loss to New York, posting a season-low six points, but that may have been attributed to a hamstring injury. Either way, the issue doesn't appear to be too serious and likely won't prevent him from playing Tuesday, which is a good sign for the shorthanded Hornets.
NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Struggles Sunday Hayward posted six points (3-9 FG, 0-1 3Pt), one rebound and two assists across 29 minutes during Sunday's 129-107 loss to New York.
Impact This was a rare dud for Hayward, but to be fair to the veteran, the Hornets were a mess Sunday and ended up getting blown out. Hayward is off to a terrific start to the campaign, averaging 17.2 points, 5.2 rebounds and 5.2 assists.
NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Available Sunday Hayward (hamstring) is active for Sunday's game against the Knicks.
Impact Hayward has started all eight games for Charlotte thus far and will likely reprise his typical role Sunday. He's averaging 21.7 points in 34.0 minutes across his last three games.
NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
