Jazz's Hayward hasn't thought about whether he will opt out of his contract to become free agent

Gordon Hayward doesn’t know yet if he’ll opt out of his $16.7 million contract for next season to become unrestricted free agent from July 1.

Per ESPN, Utah Jazz forward Gordon Hayward said Tuesday he hasn’t thought about whether he will opt out of his contract to become an unrestricted free agent and will take some time off to enjoy time with his family before dealing with the “next chapter.” “It’s hard to think about right now, just because of the season we’ve had and everything we’ve gone through,” he said at his end-of-season availability. “Today it still feels like you’re looking toward the next game, looking toward the next opponent. That’s obviously over. But it’s hard to shut that off right away.” 

Hill, who said Hayward is “like my little brother now,” said he believes his teammate’s “heart is here in Utah.”