The Oklahoma City Thunder employed Gordon Hayward for a forgettable half-season that ended in fireworks.
The Oklahoma City Thunder capped off a brilliant 2023-24 campaign with a 57-25 record that saw the Bricktown boys win their first playoff series since 2016. Despite falling in six games to the eventual Western Conference Champion Dallas Mavericks in the second round, the Thunder season could be described as nothing short of a success.
After all, the offensive end was never a problem for the former All-Star, but with each passing day, frustration mounted as the Thunder continued to trot out a player that seemed to have the yips. Looking at the rim nearly caused the 34-year-old to hideaway as if he saw the boogeyman. Not being able to get the ball out of his hands fast enough.
That disconnect was squashed at Sam Presti's interview a week later, which leaves the two-sides ready to part it appears from the outside looking in as Hayward's free agency looms.
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