Gordon Hayward suffered a fractured left ankle in the Celtics season opener against the Cavaliers Tuesday in Cleveland, the team announced. 

Hayward jumped in an effort to catch a pass but came down badly. Medical officials rushed to the floor and put his leg in an air cast and he was taken off the court on a stretcher.

LeBron gives Gordon Hayward some words of encouragement following his injury. pic.twitter.com/VW4HDDoP2k

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Hayward was picked up in free agency this offseason by the Celtics. He signed a four-year, $127 million contract. Hayward had two points and a rebound at the time of his injury.

The Celtics have not announced how long they expect the 27-year-old to be out.