When the Charlotte Hornets reconvened on Monday to begin closing out the final week of preseason preparation, there was a welcoming sight for coach Steve Clifford.
After missing the past two preseason games with right foot discomfort, fully participated in practice, marking the first time he’d been in on the Hornets’ contact action in nearly a week. The forward’s last full practice was Wednesday in Miami, prior to Charlotte flying onto Washington for their date with the Wizards.
Hayward played in the Hornets’ preseason opener in Miami, got sidelined for the Hornets’ loss to Washington, was limited in practice on Saturday and sat on the bench in street clothes during Sunday’s win over Oklahoma City.