Report: Gordon Hayward’s agent says client has yet to make decision

During the Tim and Sid Show they discussed the news that free agent Gordon Hayward had decided to sign with the Boston Celtics and then later those reports being later refuted.

Sportsnet Staff July 4, 2017, 2:18 PM

Gordon Hayward’s agent says his client has yet to make a decision regarding his future, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, despite reports the 27–year-old plans to sign with the Boston Celtics.

Gordon Hayward's agent, Mark Bartelstein, tells ESPN: "Gordon hasn't made a decision yet. We are still working through it."

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 4, 2017

Hayward's agent Mark Bartelstein on whether final word is coming today: "That was the goal, but now we've got to kind of regroup here a bit"

— Adam Himmelsbach (@AdamHimmelsbach) July 4, 2017

ESPN’s Chris Haynes was the first to report Hayward’s apparent decision.

Free-agent Gordon Hayward plans to sign with the Boston Celtics, league sources tell ESPN.

— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) July 4, 2017

The small forward has spent his entire seven-year NBA career with the Utah Jazz, becoming an all-star in 2016-17.

We trust Gordon and his agent that no decision has been made. Good communication all day and a great relationship.

— Steve Starks (@StevenStarks) July 4, 2017

He averaged 21.9 points and 5.4 rebounds per game in 73 games this past season while shooting 39.8 per cent from deep, leading the Jazz to the second round of the NBA Playoffs while scoring 24.1 points per game in the post-season.

The Miami Heat, along with Utah, were reportedly interested in acquiring the Indianapolis native.

Hayward would join a Celtics team that features Jayson Tatum, the No. 3 overall pick from this June’s draft, and two-time all-star Isaiah Thomas, who seemed pretty stoked about the news after word came down.