The Sacramento Kings have the wiggle room to give players a shot.
Recently, the Kings added the former NBA lottery pick, Killian Hayes, on a 10-day deal. Typically, those situations lead to another temporary contract or nothing beyond the initial 10-day mark. On rare occasions, players could land a deal for the rest of the season.
But the Kings decided to keep Hayes around for the rest of the season, and potentially beyond that.
Sacramento Kings Announce Killian Hayes Move Before Utah Jazz Game
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Hours before tipping off another game, the Kings announced that they have signed Hayes.
ESPN's Shams Charania reported that Hayes is going to land a two-year deal. The financials have not been reported on. Therefore, it's unclear how much Hayes could earn over that duration if he stays on the roster.
Since joining the Kings, Hayes has appeared in 10 games. He averaged 15.3 minutes on the court.
The former lottery pick has struggled with his efficiency, shooting just 26% from the field to average 3.8 points per game. He is producing 3.3 assists per game, while turning the ball over fewer than one time per game.
Before joining the Kings, Hayes has spent time in and out of the NBA G League. When he entered the NBA in 2020, Hayes was the seventh-overall pick for the Detroit Pistons. He spent four years in Detroit before getting cut during the 2023-2024 season.
Last year, Hayes spent most of his time with the Long Island Nets, but earned a 10-day opportunity with the Brooklyn Nets. This year, Hayes played for the Cleveland Cavaliers' affiliate, the Charge, before getting a call from the Kings.
The former top-10 selection has over 200 games under his belt. Before Sacramento, he shot 38% from the field and 28% from three, averaging 8.1 points, 5.2 assists, and 2.9 rebounds per game