Winslow Townson, AP
Contrary to popular belief, injured Boston Celtics forward Gordon Hayward isn’t ruling out a return this season.
The former Jazzman still can’t run or jump as the regular season nears its end, but he’s keeping his faith as he recovers from a gruesome left ankle injury.
Hayward addressed the media for eight minutes today at Timilty Middle School, where the Celtics and Optum unveiled a newly renovated gymnasium that they donated, per Jay King of MassLive.com.
"The hope is still there," Hayward told King. "It's something where I'm really honestly not even thinking about it.