Sacramento adds the former No. 7 overall pick amid a historic losing streak
The Sacramento Kings they sign a former top-10 draft pick amid a historic losing streak. Killian Hayes agreed to a 10-day contract with the Kings, who have lost a record 16 straight games, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.
Hayes, the 7th pick in the 2020 NBA draft, spent more than three seasons with the Detroit Pistons before being released than in the middle of the 2023-24 campaign. He signed with Brooklyn Nets last season, spending most of his time with a partner G League team before a brief NBA stint on a 10-day contract.
The 6-foot-5 guard averaged 9.0 points, 3.0 rebounds and 5.2 assists on 42/38/83 shooting in 27.0 minutes per game in six appearances with Brooklyn. however, The Nets decided not to re-sign Hayes at the conclusion of his ten-day contract.
Killian Hayes signs a 10-day contract with the Kings after being traded to the Cavs in the G League
Hayes turned down interest in the EuroLeague this offseason and signed with the Cleveland Cavaliers on the eve of training camp. The Cavaliers waived him and assigned him to their G League affiliate. He impressed during his time in the G League, averaging 22.4 points, 4.1 rebounds, 8.4 assists and 1.6 steals on .474/.318/.804 shooting in 19 appearances.
Hayes should have a chance to prove his worth with the struggling Kings, who recently shut down Zach LaVine, Domantas Sabonis and De’Andre Hunter for the season.
With LaVine sidelined, Russell Westbrook has served as Sacramento’s starting point guard in recent games. Devin Carter filled the point guard minutes with the second unit.
The Kings will travel to face the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday.
2026-02-22 20:01:00
