Gordon Hayward's three seasons with the Boston Celtics have been marred by injuries and a reduced role amid the emergence of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown.

Hayward signed a three-plus-one contract with the Celtics worth $127.8 million during the 2017 offseason. Hayward has a player option worth $34.19 million for the 20-21 season that he could decline if he is confident he will get a lucrative multi-year deal albeit with a lower annual average. 

"I've heard Gordon Hayward does want out, but I don't know if he's going to get the money," said Ryen Russillo. "He's not opting out of that large number unless he knows he getting the deal."