The New York Knicks reportedly have plans to grow into a title-contending team, and they may have their sights on Gordon Hayward as a major piece of the puzzle.
As Ian Begley of SNY reported, the team is keeping a close eye on what happens with Hayward’s player option, and could pounce if it appears he is available. As the report noted, the team — and the $ 40 million they will have to spend in free agency — would likely be aggressive if Hayward were within their reach.
“He could agree to a sign-and-trade and end up on another team with a new contract. That team, presumably, would have to give up significant assets to obtain Hayward,” the report noted, adding that other reports claimed the team’s front office has interest in landing the Boston Celtics guard through a trade.
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