BREAKING NEWS - Gordon Hayward Injured Minutes Into NBA Season Tipoff

Moments after Gordon Hayward landed awkwardly (via the inquisitr.com)

Michael Pham - Editor

Minutes into the kickoff of the NBA Season Opener: Celtics @ Cavs, Celtics' small forward , Gordon Hayward, was stretchered off the floor in Cleveland after suffering a horrific-looking ankle injury.

Celtics' Gordon Hayward helped off by medical staff after appearing to break his ankle pic.twitter.com/ha7CjnVi8z

— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) October 18, 2017

Hayward's left leg bent awkwardly as he landed under the basket. Teammates and Cavaliers players, including LeBron James, rushed to check on him. NBA fans are still in shock watching what should have been a thrilling season-opening game.


Update (5:55PM PST): The Celtics have confirmed an ankle injury via Twitter. Gordon Hayward could be out for 6-8 weeks.

#NEBHInjuryReport: After a medical evaluation by Celtics/Cavs medical personnel Gordon Hayward has been diagnosed w/ a fractured left ankle.

— Boston Celtics (@celtics) October 18, 2017

Sources: BleacherReport.com , Twitter.com, WebMD.com