No contract offer for Gordon Hayward yet from CavaliersSam Amick, USA TODAY Sports 10:54 p.m. EDT July 2, 2014
The Cleveland Cavaliers will not be giving restricted free agent small forward Gordon Hayward an offer sheet Wednesday after his visit with the team, a person with knowledge of the situation told USA TODAY Sports.
Despite indications that Hayward would refer an offer sheet as a restricted free agent, the person said the visit was an opportunity to get acquainted. The possibility of a later offer remains. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because of the sensitive nature of the situation.
Hayward, 23, is one of the top young free agents on the market, but the widespread belief is that the Utah Jazz would match any offer that comes his way. As USA TODAY Sports reported Monday,Hayward was expected to draw interest from the Boston Celtics, Phoenix Suns, the Lakers, Chicago Bulls, Miami Heat, Houston Rockets, Memphis Grizzlies and others.