Killian Hayes News, Rumors, Updates - Cleveland Cavaliers

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

Scores season-high 19 points 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.

Impact 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.

FEBRUARY 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Thunder bounce back from stunning collapse with fourth-quarter blitz to beat the Nets 129-121

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 27 points, Chet Holmgren had 22 points and 17 rebounds, and the Oklahoma City Thunder rebounded from a stunning collapse with a game-changing blitz i...

FEBRUARY 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Nets' Head Coach Wants Killian Hayes To Let It Fly The last few weeks have been crazy for the Brooklyn Nets, with the biggest twist being that they’re in a race for a spot in the Play-In Tour...

FEBRUARY 26, 2025 • SI.COM

Hands out eight assists 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.

Impact 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.

FEBRUARY 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Saturday vs. Philly Hayes is in the Nets' starting lineup against the 76ers on Saturday, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact 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.

FEBRUARY 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Donovan Mitchell scores 26 points as the Eastern Conference-leading Cavaliers beat the Nets 110-97

Donovan Mitchell scored 26 points and three Cleveland teammates scored in double figures as the Cavaliers beat the Brooklyn Nets 110-97

FEBRUARY 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Signs 10-day deal with Brooklyn Hayes and the Nets agreed to a 10-day contract Wednesday, ESPN's Shams Charania reports.

Impact 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 is likely to get a chance to prove himself with the franchise.

FEBRUARY 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Let go by Brooklyn The Nets waived Hayes (hip) on Saturday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not expected to play Friday Hayes (hip) isn't expected to play in Friday's preseason finale against the Raptors, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Wednesday Hayes (hip) will not play in Wednesday's preseason game against the 76ers, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Monday Hayes (hip) won't play in Monday's preseason game against the Wizards, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact 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 rotation spot during his first season in Brooklyn.

OCTOBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Monday Hayes (hip) is questionable for Monday's matchup against the Wizards, C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News reports.

Impact Hayes was a late addition to the injury report prior to missing Tuesday's preseason opener against the Clippers. The 23-year-old may return Monday, but it seems the club is taking it slow with the guard before Opening Night.

OCTOBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out with hip injury Tuesday Hayes (hip) has been ruled out of Tuesday's preseason opener against the Clippers, C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News reports.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nets Give Killian Hayes Second Chance 2020 NBA Draft pick Killian Hayes signed an Exhibit 10 deal with the Brooklyn Nets.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024 • SACBEE.COM

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

Thunder bounce back from stunning collapse with fourth-quarter blitz to beat the Nets 129-121

Donovan Mitchell scores 26 points as the Eastern Conference-leading Cavaliers beat the Nets 110-97