Gordon Hayward, who recently retired from the NBA, has opened up about his brief stint with the Oklahoma City Thunder. In an interview with Jared Weiss of The Athletic, Hayward questioned why the Thunder traded for him in February 2024, given the circumstances surrounding the move.
Hayward was acquired by Oklahoma City despite recovering from a calf injury that had sidelined him since December 26, 2023. Reflecting on the trade, he expressed confusion about his role on a team that was already thriving.
