The Indiana Pacers remain the preferred destination for Gordon Hayward as a free agent, though it will require the participation of the Boston Celtics in a sign-and-trade.

Hayward's proposed deal with the Pacers would be in the four-year, $100 million range.

The New York Knicks remain interested in Hayward, but have held firm on a lower salary figure. The Knicks have shown some willingness to go beyond their initial two-year offer.