Nigel Hayes-Davis News, Rumors, Updates - Phoenix Suns

Will play Thursday Hayes-Davis (ankle) will play Thursday in Detroit, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Hayes-Davis is set to return from a one-game absence, but he's not a significant part of the Suns' rotation. Hayes-Davis is averaging 1.4 points on 34.9 percent shooting this season.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Thursday Hayes-Davis (ankle) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Pistons.

Impact Hayes-Davis pops up on the injury report with a right ankle sprain that puts his availability for Thursday in question. The 31-year-old is averaging just 1.4 points and 1.3 rebounds in 23 appearances this season and hasn't logged double-digit minutes since Dec. 10, so his potential absence shouldn't meaningfully impact the Suns' rotation.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Fails to score again Friday Hayes-Davis totaled no counting stats across two minutes during Friday's 129-102 victory over the Kings.

Impact Hayes-Davis failed to score for the fourth time in his past five appearances, continuing to play a mere depth role for the Suns. In 22 appearances, the rookie has averaged just 1.4 points and 1.3 rebounds in 8.0 minutes per contest.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Unproductive again in loss Hayes-Davis logged zero points (0-2 FG, 0-2 3Pt) and one rebound over 12 minutes during Wednesday's 138-89 loss to the Thunder.

Impact Hayes-Davis failed to score yet again Wednesday, having now scored a total of just 26 points in 18 appearances. At this stage, he is not an every-night part of the rotation, making him a non-factor in all redraft formats.

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Non-existent in loss Saturday Hayes-Davis registered zero points (0-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and two rebounds in 13 minutes during Saturday's 130-112 loss to the Nuggets.

Impact Hayes-Davis played at least 10 minutes for the second straight game, although he failed to do anything of note. He has now gone scoreless in nine of his 15 appearances, averaging 1.3 points in 8.3 minutes per game during that span. Clearly, he should not be on anyone's fantasy radar.

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sees 14 minutes in loss Hayes-Davis ended Wednesday's 114-113 loss to the Grizzlies with four points (2-2 FG), two assists and one steal over 14 minutes.

Impact Dillon Brooks (groin) is still sidelined, and that's opened up some minutes at forward. Hayes-Davis has appeared in all five games to open the season, but his role leaves a lot to be desired with an average of 12.6 minutes per night and with a sage rate of 10.3 percent.

OCTOBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Wednesday Hayes-Davis will come off the bench Wednesday against the Kings.

Impact Hayes-Davis started in Phoenix's preseason finale with a lot of the key guys resting, but he'll head back to the bench for Wednesday's season opener. He'll be battling Royce O'Neale for the reserve minutes behind Ryan Dunn, which isn't ideal for fantasy hoops.

OCTOBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Fares well as starter Hayes-Davis produced 10 points (4-12 FG, 2-3 3Pt), six rebounds and one assist across 27 minutes of Tuesday's 113-104 preseason win over the Lakers.

Impact Hayes-Davis drew the start at power forward with the Suns resting the bulk of their rotation Tuesday. Hayes-Davis agreed to a fully guaranteed one-year contract on the opening day of free agency after a successful stint overseas. He's likely to compete with Oso Ighodaro for some backup power forward minutes this season.

OCTOBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starting vs. LAL Hayes-Davis will start in Tuesday's preseason game against the Lakers, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.

Impact With the Suns resting most of their regulars, Hayes-Davis will enter the starting lineup. The 30-year-old signed a one-year deal with the team and is expected to provide frontcourt depth behind Ryan Dunn, Royce O'Neale and Dillon Brooks.

OCTOBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Logs 15 minutes off the bench Hayes-Davis saw 15 minutes off the bench during Sunday's preseason loss to Brooklyn and finished with two points (1-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt), one assist and one steal to his credit.

Impact Hayes-Davis will help backup the forward spots in Phoenix this upcoming season, but while the team is at full strength, it'll be tough for him to find enough minutes to make an impact in most leagues.

OCTOBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Phoenix Suns forward Nigel Hayes-Davis returns to NBA for all his supporters Nigel Hayes-Davis returned to the NBA after a stellar run overseas to play for the Phoenix Suns, and he's ready to silence the "haters" this...

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Nigel Hayes-Davis offers the Suns something nobody else can What a turn of events for the man who conquered Europe.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • VALLEYOFTHESUNS.COM

Former Wisconsin basketball star Nigel Hayes-Davis officially joins Phoenix Suns Former Wisconsin basketball star Nigel Hayes-Davis officially joined the Phoenix Suns on Friday.

JULY 27, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Phoenix Suns officially sign EuroLeague star Nigel Hayes-Davis Nigel Hayes-Davis, who earned All-EuroLeague First Team honors in the last two seasons while playing for Fenerbahce Istanbul, signed with th...

JULY 25, 2025 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Who is EuroLeague star Nigel Hayes-Davis and what will he bring to the Phoenix Suns? Nigel Hayes-Davis, a former Wisconsin standout, has agreed to join the Phoenix Suns in free agency.

JULY 1, 2025 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Returning stateside with Phoenix Hayes-Davis agreed to a fully guaranteed one-year contract with the Suns, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Impact Hayes-Davis had a decorated career in Europe and starred for Fenerbahce in the 2024-25 Euroleague season, winning the title and being named the Finals MVP. He last played in the NBA during the 2017-18 season after making nine appearances off the bench for the Lakers, Kings and Raptors, but he should find an easy path toward regular playing time with the Suns this upcoming campaign. Hayes-Davis averaged 16.7 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game in the 2024-25 Euroleague season between the regular season and the playoffs.

JULY 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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