Hawks reportedly interested in Gordon Hayward

Celtics forward has a player option for next season.

The Atlanta Hawks have interest in acquiring Gordon Hayward, who has a player option for 20-21 worth $34.2 million, reports Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports.

The Hawks could acquire Hayward via a sign-and-trade, but they could also sign him outright at they have $44 million in cap space. The Celtics agreed to extend Hayward’s deadline for his player option to Thursday.