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Gordon Hayward encourages donations to cancer research fund in response to 'Stayward' campaign

Kristin Murphy,

Utah Jazz forward Gordon Hayward (20) dribbles the ball during a basketball game against the LA Clippers at the Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City on Monday, March 13, 2017.

On Tuesday, a GoFundMe drive was started to try to keep Gordon Hayward a member of the Utah Jazz beyond this summer.

On Wednesday, Hayward tried to redirect the effort to help raise money for cancer research in honor of a former college teammate.

A free agent on July 1, Hayward is a critical piece of the Jazz's future, but he will have the option to sign elsewhere.