Hayward out tonight with ankle soreness

[BitterJim]

Looks like they might be saving Hayward and Rozier for AD and the Pels.

This team plays better with adversity.

This team also seems to play better when there's players out because they tend to thrive on more minutes and more responsibility.

Though if they blow out Dallas I wonder how long before someone says "look how good they're playing without Hayward it's just like last year, clearly Hayward's the problem!" 

I think Danny Ainge is more cold blooded than that.  I think he would trade those guys in the middle of a game if it got him AD.

Does report specify which ankle?

However... If I'm New Orleans I hang up the phone in any deal for AD where Tatum isn't involved.

I’d gladly offer Tatum and Brown and all our picks for Davis. Would think Danny would too.

I’m on board with that. But would need to send salary too.

And (if yoi plan to do this before next summer) Kyrie