A day after Gordon Hayward opted out of a $34 million deal with the Boston Celtics, he is reportedly "fully focused" and wants to sign the Pacers, said The Athletic and Stadium's Shams Charania.
Another team that has reportedly expressed interest in the Hayward is the Charlotte Hornets, but Charania said that Hayward's desire to go back home and play in Indianapolis has only grown over the last couple weeks.
He played for nearby Butler University and spends most of the offseason in Indiana.
The Knicks have also been aggressive this week in their pursuit of the forward, according to the New York Times' Marc Stein.