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6 HOURS AGO • YOUTUBE

DeMar DeRozan scores season-high 41 points as Kings beat Jazz 116-111

DeMar DeRozan scored a season-high 41 points and had 11 assists to help the Sacramento Kings hold off the Utah Jazz 116-111

7 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Starting Sunday Hayes will start Sunday's game against the Jazz.

Impact Hayes will get his second start over the last three games due to Russell Westbrook (foot) being out of the lineup. Hayes played 31 minutes in his previous start, logging 11 points, four assists and two rebounds.

10 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Inks two-year deal with Sacramento Hayes signed a two-year deal with the Kings on Sunday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Impact Hayes played well for Sacramento through two 10-day deals, posting averages of 3.8 points and 3.3 assists per game. He'll help serve as Russell Westbrook's backup to close out the 2025-26 season.

19 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Saturday Hayes won't start Saturday's game against the Clippers, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.

Impact With Russell Westbrook (quadriceps) back in the lineup, Hayes will slide to the second unit. As a reserve this season (eight games), the 24-year-old guard has averaged 3.1 points and 3.4 assists in 14.4 minutes per contest.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Gets starting nod Wednesday Hayes finished Wednesday's 117-109 loss to the Hornets with 11 points (5-9 FG, 1-3 3Pt), two rebounds and four assists across 31 minutes.

Impact Hayes was inserted into the starting lineup after both Russell Westbrook (quad) and Devin Carter (calf) were ruled out. While Hayes was able to drop a season-high 11 points, his overall production left a little to be desired. Should he remain starting, Hayes could be worth a look in deeper formats. However, both Westbrook and Carter could return as soon as Saturday, which would eliminate any chance Hayes has of putting up viable fantasy production.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Killian Hayes is playing for more than a 10-day contract from the Kings The Sacramento Kings have put Killian Hayes on second 10-day contract to assess how he might fit into the rebuild.

4 DAYS AGO • AROYALPAIN.COM

Starting Wednesday Hayes will start Wednesday versus the Hornets, Brenden Nunes of KHTK Sactown Sports 1140 reports.

Impact 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.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Back with Kings via 10-day deal The Kings signed Hayes to a second 10-day contract Thursday, per Michael Scotto of USA Today.

Impact Hayes' first deal expired Wednesday, but Sacramento wants another look at the 2020 first-rounder for at least their next handful of games. Hayes is set to battle with 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.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Ticketed for free agency Hayes became a free agent Wednesday after his 10-day contract expired.

Impact 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.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Kings are making a sad Killian Hayes realization that Pistons fans never forgot Killian Hayes continues to have the same problems that plagued him on the Pistons.

FEBRUARY 27 • PISTONPOWERED.COM

Another King is done for the season while two more join the team The Sacramento Kings lost De'Andre Hunter for the season but gained Killian Hayes and Patrick Baldwin Jr.

FEBRUARY 25 • AROYALPAIN.COM

Gets 10-day deal with Sacramento The Kings signed Hayes to a 10-day contract Sunday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.

Impact 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.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Should the Cavs call up Killian Hayes on a 10-day contract? Wine and Gold Talk podcast In this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk podcast, Ethan Sands and Chris Fedor examine the Cavaliers’ options as the trade deadline nears, i...

JANUARY 23 • CLEVELAND.COM

Former Pistons lottery pick is falling apart with no hope of recovery The Detroit Pistons whiffed when drafting Killian Hayes, and after being waived in Cleveland the point guard's career is falling apart with...

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • PISTONPOWERED.COM

Waived by Cleveland Hayes was waived by the Cavaliers on Tuesday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Pistons bust gets another unexpected shot with a division rival Killian Hayes is back in the NBA, and he'll be close by in Cleveland.

OCTOBER 2, 2025 • PISTONPOWERED.COM

Set to join Cleveland Hayes and the Cavaliers agreed to a deal Tuesday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.

Impact The specifics of the deal have yet to be reported, but this could simply be a training camp invite. 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.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Report: Former Nets G Killian Hayes looking to return to NBA Former Brooklyn Nets guard Killian Hayes is reportedly looking to return to the NBA, according to a report from BeBasket.

AUGUST 16, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Former Pistons Bust Sounds Delusional About Return to NBA Killian Hayes is still insisting on sticking around in the NBA.

AUGUST 14, 2025 • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM

Brooklyn Nets Won't Keep Former Detroit Pistons First-Rounder Killian Hayes was getting a second chance in the NBA this season with the Brooklyn Nets. The former Detroit Pistons first-rounder landed a c...

MARCH 3, 2025 • SI.COM

Nets will not sign Killian Hayes to second 10-day contract Brian Lewis: Brooklyn did not keep Killian Hayes on a second 10-day contract, sources told the Post. After Hayes started the past five strai...

MARCH 2, 2025 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Reaches free agency Hayes became a free agent Sunday after his 10-day contract with the Nets expired, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.

Impact 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.

MARCH 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Fills box score Friday 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.

Impact 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.

MARCH 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sharpe scores 25 and Trail Blazers win 4th straight, 121-102 over Nets

Shaedon Sharpe scored 25 points, Dalano Banton had 14 of his 23 points in the fourth quarter, and the Portland Trail Blazers cruised to a 121-102 victory over the Brooklyn Nets

MARCH 1, 2025 • Associated Press

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DeMar DeRozan scores season-high 41 points as Kings beat Jazz 116-111

Sharpe scores 25 and Trail Blazers win 4th straight, 121-102 over Nets