Gordon Hayward (finger) expected to be on Jazz sidelines for six weeks
Utah Jazz guard/forward Gordon Hayward suffered a dislocated and broken finger on his left hand.
The break to his finger will likely cost Hayward six weeks (13 games), but he will be re-evaluated in three. Joe Johnson is Hayward's probable replacement in Utah's starting lineup. Derrick Favors and George Hill should both see an uptick in usage, while Dante Exum gets more run, as well.
The 26-year-old Hayward averaged 19.7 points, 5.0 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.8 treys last season. His 5.9 nERD ranked 28th.
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