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Gordon Hayward is swimming in Charlotte's $120 million, but it's Danny Ainge who needs a life preserver

So much for the Celtics recouping assets for Gordon Hayward. Michael Jordan and the Charlotte Hornets interrupted Hayward’s homecoming in Indiana by dumping an absurd 4-year, $120 million contract in the man’s lap. It was an offer Gordo couldn’t refuse and one Jordan will eventually regret.

As for the Celtics, they got nothing, Nada. Zero. Zilch. There won’t be any sign-and-trade because the Hornets are waiving Nic Batum to clear the required cap space. Dreams of Cody Zeller dashed in an instant.

Remember the alleged Indiana offer? Myles Turner and Doug McDermott for Hayward?