Gordon Hayward still prefers Pacers with Knicks offering less money

The Indiana Pacers remain Gordon Hayward’s preferred destination as a free agent, although it will require the Boston Celtics to participate in a signing and trade.

Hayward’s proposed deal with the Pacers would be in the order of $ 100 million over four years.

The New York Knicks remain interested in Hayward, but have held firm on lower pay. The Knicks have shown some willingness to go beyond their initial two-year offer.