Mar 19, 2023; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Killian Hayes (7) reacts after missing a shot against the Miami Heat in the second half of a game at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Allison Farrand-Imagn Images Allison Farrand-Imagn Images

NBA Fans React To Killian Hayes News

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Oct 19, 2024 1:58 PM ET

On Friday evening, the Brooklyn Nets played their final preseason game when they hosted the Toronto Raptors at Barclays Center.

The Nets lost by a score fo 116-112 to finish the preseason with a 116-112 record.

After the game, the Nets waived Killian Hayes.

Via Shams Charania of ESPN: "The Brooklyn Nets are waiving former No. 7 pick Killian Hayes, sources tell ESPN. Hayes will continue to rehab a hip injury and pursue an NBA deal with Nets' Long Island G League affiliate."

The Brooklyn Nets are waiving former No. 7 pick Killian Hayes, sources tell ESPN. Hayes will continue to rehab a hip injury and pursue an NBA deal with Nets' Long Island G League affiliate. pic.twitter.com/JGzzjCjzOO
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) October 19, 2024

Many fans reacted to the news on social media.

@ClipsIverson: "The memes are really over"

The memes are really over
— clips (@ClipsIverson) October 19, 2024

@jbondwagon: "Bro got waived by Pistons last year and bro got waived by Nets today. Dude can’t even make it to league’s worst rosters "

Bro got waived by Pistons last year and bro got waived by Nets today. Dude can’t even make it to league’s worst rosters
— JBond (@jbondwagon) October 19, 2024

@WarriorsMuse: "Robbed us of an all time backcourt combo of Ben Simmons-Killian Hayes "

Robbed us of an all time backcourt combo of Ben Simmons-Killian Hayes
— WarriorsMuse (@WarriorsMuse) October 19, 2024

Hayes was the seventh pick in the 2020 NBA Draft by the Detroit Pistons.

He has spent part of four years in the league (all with Detroit).

Last year, the 23-year-old averaged 6.9 points, 2.8 rebounds and 4.9 assists per contest while shooting 41.3% from the field and 29.7% from the three-point range in 42 games (31 starts).

This article first appeared on Fastbreak on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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