As if there wasn't already enough tension in the air surrounding Utah Jazz All-Star forward Gordon Hayward's free agency decision, much more was added Monday.
ESPN's Chris Haynes first reported Monday afternoon that Hayward had decided to sign with the Boston Celtics, news that multiple other national reporters confirmed. However, a number of reporters, including some of the same who confirmed the decision, later shared conflicting information.
Free-agent Gordon Hayward plans to sign with the Boston Celtics, league sources tell ESPN.
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) July 4, 2017
Can confirm that Gordon Hayward intends to sign with the Boston Celtics.