Indiana Pacers
Another option for Gordon Hayward should he hit the open market this offseason could be the Indiana Pacers. Coming off a season in which the Pacers lost in the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs against the Miami Heat, the Pacers will be looking for an upgrade that could help them get over the hump.
Even though this team has somewhat of an uncertain future, one that is mostly tied to Victor Oladipo, the Pacers are an interesting second-tier team in the East. Adding a player with the ability of Hayward could be just enough to get them into the conversation for potential contention. At the very least, the hope would be for this team to make a bit more noise than they did last season.
Hayward could play off both Oladipo and Malcolm Brogdon on the offensive end and could be a secondary playmaker if needed. He could help this team on both ends of the floor, help with their depth, and provide some veteran leadership that could be valuable both on and off the floor.