vct33 wrote:Hayward opting out and signing outright with another team would be the worst possible outcome for this offseason.
Remember, this year is a down year for salary cap space, and any team that has it and uses it on long term on Hayward is OUT on Giannis before it even started.
Miami- will they lose crowder, dragic and the ability to offer giannis max next summer for Hayward at 4 years 110m? Nope.
Detroit- A losing team rebuilding from scratch with an overpaid injury prone all star to show. Will they sign Hayward to not be the missing piece and continue to have late lotto picks? Nope.
Toronto- Give up FVV and chance at giannis for Hayward? nope.
That leaves Hornets (doubtful), Suns (maybe), Pelicans (they are selling older players to rebuild, not buying), Hawks (maybe?) and knicks (would be a knick thing to do)
If he leaves, it's probably a sign and trade. None of the teams with space he would want, and if he would, they don't want him.