Kevin Pelton, ESPN Senior Writer 3y

NBA free agency: Gordon Hayward's big move and what it means for the Boston Celtics and Charlotte Hornets

NBA, Boston Celtics, Charlotte Hornets

What does Gordon Hayward's decision to leave the Boston Celtics for a four-year, $120 million deal with the Charlotte Hornets in free agency mean for both teams?

Hayward traded a little bit of immediate salary for a lot more long-term guaranteed money with the new contract, reported Saturday by my ESPN colleague Adrian Wojnarowski, when he decided Thursday to decline a $32.4 million player option for 2020-21.

Will adding Hayward and No. 3 overall pick LaMelo Ball help the Hornets get back to the playoffs for the first time since 2016?

And how can the Celtics regroup after losing a third high-profile free agent in the past two years? Let's take a look.

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