Hornets F Gordon Hayward suffers broken finger on shooting hand

© Provided by Yahoo! SportsCharlotte Hornets forward Gordon Hayward plays against the Toronto Raptors during the second half of an NBA preseason basketball game in Charlotte, Monday, Dec. 14, 2020. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Charlotte Hornets forward Gordon Hayward has a broken finger on his right hand.

The team announced on Wednesday that he suffered an avulsion fracture of his right fifth metacarpal - his pinky finger - during Monday's preseason game against the Toronto Raptors.

He will miss Thursday's preseason game against the the Orlando Magic and will be listed as day-to-day. The Hornets open regular-season play on Dec. 23 against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

The Hornets acquired Hayward this offseason via a sign-and-trade deal with the Boston Celtics worth $120 million over four seasons.