Hayward: Rehab 'monotonous,' a mental grind

Asked about Hawyard's progress before Saturday's game against the Golden State Warriors, Stevens reaffirmed the team does not expect him back this season.

"He makes a lot of shots standing still. I mean, a lot. Like, he's a heck of a standstill shooter now," said Stevens, gently poking fun at the stir that video of Hayward's pregame shooting created. "And he's really good in a chair, too. But nothing new. We don't anticipate him being back this season."

Hayward, who fractured his left ankle on opening night in Cleveland, has had notable milestones in recent months. He got out of his walking boot in mid-December, then shed a smaller brace a couple weeks ago. In his blog, Hawyard noted, "The…