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Kings to Sign Former No. 7 Pick Killian Hayes to 10-Day Contract

The short-term deal addresses backcourt depth during a franchise-worst slide following multiple season-ending injuries.

Overview

  • Sacramento is finalizing a 10-day agreement with free agent guard Killian Hayes, according to multiple reports on Feb. 22.
  • The Kings have dropped a franchise-record 16 straight games after shutting down Zach LaVine, Domantas Sabonis and De’Andre Hunter for the season.
  • Sacramento has an open standard roster spot, and Hayes will earn $153,330 on the deal with a $131,970 cap charge.
  • With the Cleveland Charge this season, Hayes has averaged 23.1 points, 8.3 assists, 3.9 rebounds and 1.7 steals on .468/.325/.800 shooting.
  • Detroit’s No. 7 pick in 2020 was waived in 2024 and later logged a six-game 10-day stint with the Nets, averaging 9.0 points and 5.2 assists.