Gordon Hayward Plans to Play for Hornets vs. Cavaliers After Finger Injury

Charlotte Hornets small forward Gordon Hayward suffered a XX injury against the TEAM on DAY, according to SOURCE X.

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This is the second notable injury for Hayward in Charlotte after the team's marquee free agent signing fractured his finger in December.

The injury to his shooting hand occured in a preseason loss to the Toronto Raptors, with the Hornets saying  at the time his return would be based on "pain tolerance and comfort level." 

Hayward's 2019-20 season was disrupted by multiple injuries, so the hope is that the start to his tenure in North Carolina isn't derailed by the same issues that marred his time with the Boston Celtics. 

The 30-year-old signed a four-year, $120 million deal with the Hornets after opting out in Boston during the offseason. That was considered quite a gamble after Hayward suffered a fractured hand in November, dealt with a Grade 3 ankle sprain during the playoffs in August and saw his level of play decline overall.

Hayward averaged 10.8 points and 4.0 assists per postseason game but was only available for five contests in the playoffs. 

Charlotte is hoping the latest issue won't have too much of an effect on his play.