This is a big year for Gordon Hayward, as his contract is close to its expiration date with the Boston Celtics. The forward is looking to showcase his best season since injuring his ankle, as he enters a player option in 2020/21. The player option in 2020/21 will be for roughly $34 million.
There has been some reluctance displayed by Hayward since his injury, forcing uncertainty upon the Boston Celtics (and the rest of the league). With Grant Williams being a potential candidate to have an ample amount of minutes this season, I think Brad Stevens alters his lineup; moving Hayward back to the bench.