it's two-pronged
- we all know how financially-conscious & family-oriented Hayward is. No one can offer him the contract that the Jazz can; and his style of play isn't exactly one that screams for endorsements. What big deals will he get if he moves to the Lakers or Celtics?
- Hayward will leave if the team shows him nothing this year. If we get first-round swept, I'll be worried. If we hit the second round, I think he's guaranteed to stay. In terms of competitive teams with young talent where he can be the star, only Boston really jumps at me (along with the Brad Stevens connection). Jazz need to sell to him that the Jazz are the team with better long-term prospects.
Given how well-rounded our team is, I think we're a draft-steal and 1-2 solid FA pickups away from 5th seed this coming season. I say keep Hayward through the offseason and only look to trade if the team is slumping & he wants out