The Charlotte Hornets, led by Lamelo Ball, are making their annual trip to Salt Lake City to take on the Utah Jazz. While Ball is questionable for the game due to a wrist injury, his former-star teammate Gordon Hayward is expected to play. Hayward has a long and inconsistent history with the Utah Jazz, as a former All-Star for the team who opted to leave in free agency. Despite his departure happening almost six years ago, this will only be Hayward’s fourth time back in Salt Lake City as an opposing player. He has dealt with very public injuries ever since leaving Utah, including this season, in which he’s played only 22 games.
Gordon Hayward returns to Utah for a Monday night showdown
