Hayes will start Wednesday versus the Hornets, Brenden Nunes of KHTK Sactown Sports 1140 reports.
Hayes is getting the start with Russell Westbrook (quad) unavailable and he'll be joined in the first unit by DeMar DeRozan, Nique Clifford, Precious Achiuwa and Maxime Raynaud. Hayes is capable of racking up the dimes and defensive stats when given the minutes, so he's worth a look as a streamer if you need some help in those categories.
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Kings' Killian Hayes: Back with Kings via 10-day deal
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The Kings signed Hayes to a second 10-day contract Thursday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.
His first deal expired Thursday, but Sacramento wants to get another look at the 2020 first-round pick for at least their next handful of games. Hayes will be vying with second-year player Devin Carter for backup minutes at point guard, with the former averaging 2.2 points, 3.4 assists and 1.4 rebounds in 13.0 minutes per tilt through five games with the Kings.
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Killian Hayes: Ticketed for free agency
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Hayes became a free agent Wednesday after his 10-day contract expired.
The Kings will need to re-sign Hayes to a second 10-day deal or a rest-of-season pact in order for him to be eligible to play in their next game Thursday versus the Pelicans. The 24-year-old point guard appeared in all five of Sacramento's games upon signing his contract, averaging 2.2 points, 3.4 assists and 1.4 rebounds in 13.0 minutes.
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Kings' Killian Hayes: Gets 10-day deal with Sacramento
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The Kings signed Hayes to a 10-day contract Sunday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.
Hayes has spent the entire 2025-26 season in the G League with the Cleveland Charge after failing to make the Cavaliers' 15-man squad at the end of training camp in mid-October. In the G League, he is averaging 23.1 points, 8.1 assists, 3.9 rebounds, 2.3 threes and 1.7 steals over 31.8 minutes per game. Hayes -- who was selected by the Pistons with the No. 7 pick in the 2020 NBA Draft -- appeared in six regular-season games (five starts) for the Nets during the 2024-25 campaign and averaged 9.0 points, 5.2 assists, 3.0 rebounds and 1.3 threes over 27.0 minutes per game. He'll have the chance to establish a role for himself in the Kings' rotation now that Zach LaVine (finger) and De'Andre Hunter (eye) are both out for the rest of the season.
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Killian Hayes: Waived by Cleveland
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Hayes was waived by the Cavaliers on Wednesday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.
Hayes will be let go after signing with the Cavaliers on Sept. 23, but is expected to join their G League affiliate, the Cleveland Charge, as he works toward another opportunity. The No. 7 overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft spent part of last season with the Nets, averaging 9.0 points, 5.2 assists and 3.0 rebounds across six regular-season appearances.
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Cavaliers' Killian Hayes: Set to join Cleveland
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Hayes and the Cavaliers agreed to a deal Tuesday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.
The specifics of the deal have yet to be reported, but this could be an invitation to a training camp. Hayes last spent time with the Nets during the 2024-25 regular season, posting averages of 9.0 points, 5.2 assists and 3.0 rebounds in six appearances. Hayes could be an option to provide depth in the backcourt behind Lonzo Ball with Darius Garland (toe) sidelined to begin the season.
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Killian Hayes: Reaches free agency
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Hayes became a free agent Sunday after his 10-day contract with the Nets expired, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.
Look for the Nets to either re-sign Hayes to a second 10-day deal or bring aboard another player to fill the vacant roster spot before their next game Tuesday in San Antonio. After signing with Brooklyn on Feb. 20, Hayes appeared in each of the Nets' ensuing six games, making five starts while averaging 9.0 points (on 41.9 percent shooting from the field), 5.2 assists, 3.0 rebounds, 1.3 three-pointers, 0.7 steals and 0.7 blocks in 27.2 minutes per contest.
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Nets' Killian Hayes: Fills box score Friday
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Hayes logged 16 points (5-8 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal over 30 minutes during Friday's 121-102 loss to Portland.
Hayes filled the box score Friday, matching the team high in scoring as well. The 23-year-old floor general has now started four games in a row, during which he's averaged 11.3 points, 6.3 assists, 3.3 rebounds, 0.8 steals, 0.8 blocks and 2.0 three-pointers in 28.9 minutes while shooting 50.0 percent from deep. Hayes should continue carrying a short-term boost in fantasy value while D'Angelo Russell (ankle) remains on the shelf, but his streaming appeal could wear off once the latter is able to return.
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Nets' Killian Hayes: Scores season-high 19 points
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Hayes logged 19 points (7-13 FG, 5-10 3Pt), two rebounds and seven assists in 34 minutes during Wednesday's 129-121 loss to the Thunder.
Hayes made his third straight start for the Nets and posted another solid line, including a season-high mark in points, as he ended just three assists shy of a double-double. It's only been three starts, but Hayes has left some good sensations with averages of 9.7 points, 3.0 rebounds, 7.0 assists and 0.7 steals per game in those three starts.
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Nets' Killian Hayes: Hands out eight assists
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Hayes ended Monday's 107-99 loss to the Wizards with seven points (2-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, eight assists, one block and two steals in 25 minutes.
D'Angelo Russell (ankle) has missed the past two games for Brooklyn and is expected to be re-evaluated prior to Wednesday's game against the Thunder. Hayes now has three games under his belt with Brooklyn, and he's off to a slow start, hitting 31.3 percent from the field and 16.7 percent from beyond the arc. He's been an effective playmaker, however, averaging 5.7 assists in 24.0 minutes.
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Nets' Killian Hayes: Starting Saturday vs. Philly
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Hayes is in the Nets' starting lineup against the 76ers on Saturday, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Hayes signed a 10-day contract with the Nets on Wednesday and made his team debut against the Cavaliers on Thursday, during which he logged five points, three assists, one rebound and one block over 21 minutes. He'll slide into the starting lineup Saturday due to D'Angelo Russell being out with an ankle injury while Jalen Wilson and Tyrese Martin remain on the bench.
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Nets' Killian Hayes: Signs 10-day deal with Brooklyn
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Hayes and the Nets agreed to a 10-day contract Wednesday, ESPN's Shams Charania reports.
The Nets will be waiving Bojan Bogdanovic (knee) to clear a roster spot. Hayes attended training camp with the Nets and has been a standout player for the Long Island Nets in the G League, averaging 21.0 points and 8.3 assists. With the Nets undergoing a rebuild, Hayes will likely get a chance to prove himself with the franchise.
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Nets' Killian Hayes: Let go by Brooklyn
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The Nets waived Hayes (hip) on Saturday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Hayes was unable to suit up this preseason while rehabbing a hip injury before getting waived. He is now set to join the Long Island Nets of the G League for the 2024-25 campaign.
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Nets' Killian Hayes: Not expected to play Friday
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Hayes (hip) isn't expected to play in Friday's preseason finale against the Raptors, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.
Hayes will ultimately miss the entire preseason schedule due to a hip issue. He's signed to an Exhibit 10 deal, so the prolonged absence isn't helping his case for landing an Opening Night roster spot.
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Nets' Killian Hayes: Out again Wednesday
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Hayes (hip) will not play in Wednesday's preseason game against the 76ers, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.
Hayes has yet to play this preseason due to his hip issue. He's on an Exhibit 10 deal with the Nets and isn't guaranteed a final roster spot.
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Nets' Killian Hayes: Won't play Monday
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Hayes (hip) won't play in Monday's preseason game against the Wizards, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Hayes was considered questionable heading into the contest, and his next chance to suit up will come Wednesday against the 76ers. The 2020 lottery pick is competing for a roster spot after signing an Exhibit 10 deal with Brooklyn.
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Nets' Killian Hayes: Iffy for Monday
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Hayes (hip) is questionable for Monday's matchup against the Wizards, C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News reports.
Hayes was a late addition to the injury report before missing Tuesday's preseason opener against the Clippers. The 23-year-old may return Monday, but the club is taking it slow with the guard before Opening Night.
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Nets' Killian Hayes: Out with hip injury Tuesday
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Hayes (hip) has been ruled out of Tuesday's preseason opener against the Clippers, C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News reports.
Hayes was a late addition to the injury report, and the severity of his hip injury is unknown. The 23-year-old's next opportunity to feature will come Monday versus the Wizards.
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Nets' Killian Hayes: Headed to Brooklyn
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The Nets signed Hayes to a one-year contract Thursday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Hayes averaged 6.9 points, 4.9 assists and 2.8 rebounds in 24.0 minutes across 42 regular-season appearances, including 31 starts, for the Pistons in 2023-24. However, the No. 7 pick in the 2020 NBA Draft struggled with his efficiency, posting 41.3/29.7/66.0 shooting splits. Hayes will now have the opportunity to compete for a depth role in Brooklyn's backcourt.
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Killian Hayes: Let go by Detroit
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The Pistons are waiving Hayes on Thursday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
With several trade deadline additions made by Detroit, Hayes is being waived to create space on the roster. While the 2021 No. 7 overall pick has started in 31 of his 42 appearances this season, he has struggled mightily. Hayes averaged 6.9 points, 4.9 assists and 2.8 rebounds in 24.0 minutes per game while shooting 41.3 percent from the field and 29.7 percent from three-point range. Still just 22 years old, Hayes should still have some appeal in free agency as a developmental point guard.
