Now that Hayward has left, the Jazz will have to get creative to replace him

David Zalubowski, AP

Utah Jazz center Boris Diaw (33) in the second half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017, in Denver. The Nuggets won 103-93. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Jazz were prepared to make Gordon Hayward the highest paid player in the organization’s history, but the All-Star forward decided to start fresh by agreeing to a contract with the Boston Celtics, leaving a massive void in Salt Lake City.

Now with Hayward officially off the books, the Jazz will have to get creative to replace him, especially since their finances will change from this past season.

This salary cap for the 2017-2018 season is $99 million — about $3 million less than it was…