Gordon Hayward Injury: Celtics Star Intends To Play Monday Night Vs. Cavs

Talk about a quick healer.

Boston Celtics forward Gordon Hayward intends to play Monday night against the Cleveland Cavaliers at TD Garden, according to head coach Brad Stevens. Hayward has been out since fracturing his hand Nov. 9 against the San Antonio Spurs.

The 29-year-old originally was expected to be sidelined until around Christmas.

Hayward’s status ultimately won’t be determined until shortly before tip-off. Additionally, it remains to be seen whether Stevens intends to re-insert Hayward into a starting lineup that has excelled both with and without him.

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In other injury news, Marcus Smart is questionable for Monday’s game with an eye infection, while Robert Williams III is out with left hip soreness.

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Plymouth State/Boston University product from Wolfeboro, NH, who now is based in Rhode Island. Have worked at NESN since 2016, covering the Patriots since 2021. Might chat your ear off about Disney World, Halo 2, and Lord of the Rings.