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#1 Gordon Hayward
Back in the summer of 2017, the Boston Celtics fended off intense competition to complete the signing of Gordon Hayward. The then 27-year-old had enjoyed the best season of his career with the Utah Jazz, averaging career highs in points (21.9) and rebounds (5.4). However, Hayward suffered a fractured tibia and dislocated ankle in his left leg just minutes into his Celtics debut and would miss the rest of the season.
He made his return in time for the 2018-19 campaign, although the former All-Star struggled to make an impact and was eventually relegated to the bench for the first time since 2012. Hayward has worked hard during the off-season as he reportedly eyes an All-Star return - although his performances last season did little to suggest that this is a possibility.
Ultimately, the 29-year-old is owed $65 million over the next two seasons, and his contract could eventually make it difficult for the Celtics to retain both Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown.
