Jazz's Hayward returns to starting lineup vs. Knicks

Gordon Hayward is ready to make his season debut.

The Utah Jazz announced Hayward will play and start at the three-spot Sunday against the New York Knicks.

He won't be on a minutes restriction, reports Tony Jones of the Salt Lake Tribune.

Hayward has yet to play in 2016-17, as he's been recovering from a finger fracture that was originally slated to sideline him for another two weeks.

As the club's best offensive weapon, he should make the 3-3 Jazz even better and help in their bid to return to the playoffs for the first time in five years.