Is Gordon Hayward a backup plan? How does he fit into this rebuild?

[kozlodoev]

He would definitely sign here in free agency. There is zero point in giving anything up for him. See how next year shakes out first. If we get the number one pick in the draft for instance and there is a true superstar at the top, getting Hayward would be a better move. If not then maybe you try and trade for someone better.

Why, so that he can split playing time with Crowder, Bradley, Brown, and Smart? Nah.

Why? Because he is better than all four players you mentioned and was coached by Brad Stevens at Butler? He would be the immediate starter.

And I'd be surprised if all those players remained on the roster by the end of next year. I like Crowder and Bradley as players *but they are all expendable and would easily be flipped for better ones given the right opportunity.

*See Demarcus Cousins

Nope, he's not. He's not a better SG than Bradley, and he sure as heck is not a better SF than Crowder.

[walker834]

By the time we get Hayward jaylen might be as good. Hayward is awesome though.    I think butler is a bit better but pretty close. Hayward is one of my favorite players  not on this team.