Gordon Hayward is retiring from the NBA after a 14-year career. Hayward announced his retirement via posts on social media.
Hayward played for the Utah Jazz, Boston Celtics, Charlotte Hornets and Oklahoma City during his 14-year NBA career. He retires with career averages of 15.2 points, 4.4 rebounds and 3.5 assists.
Hayward played the first seven years of his career with the Jazz, before moving to the Celtics in 2017. Hayward fractured his leg just five minutes into his Boston debut and was never again fully healthy in his career.
Hayward signed with the Hornets in 2020, following three years with the Celtics. He was traded to the Thunder at the 2024 trade deadline.